If you’ve ever priced out warehouse racks, then you already know… they’re not cheap.
Sturdy, commercial-grade shelving, the kind that actually holds your staging inventory safely and doesn’t collapse when you stack bins of books and accessories can easily cost $500 to $2,000+ per rack.
And if you’re working out of a full warehouse or even a larger storage unit? Multiply that by five or ten. Yikes.
But what if I told you one RESA® stager just saved thousands outfitting her space with racks that cost her just about $100 each?
Yep. You read that right.
Let me introduce you to Abigail of Home Staging by Abigail based in Jefferson, Massachusetts. She recently shared how she’s planning to completely upgrade her warehouse setup without breaking the bank doing it.
Her secret?
Her local At Home is going out of business, and they are liquidating everything.
When she saw her local At Home store was going out of business, she swooped in and bought not one, not two, but FOUR massive warehouse racks… and even picked up a rug display rack while she was at it.
Here’s what she told me when I messaged her that she scored on these warehouse racks :
“Girl. So cheap.”
“Ugh, they are like thousands new… I got each rack here for like $100!”
For reference, here’s a Uline industrial shelving unit for rugs similar in size and function priced at $1,650.00 before shipping and taxes. And that’s just one. Abigail paid less than that for five.
She mentioned that she’s scored used Uline shelves from Marketplace before, but nothing compared to this. These are heavy-duty retail fixtures, and her timing was perfect.
Why This Matters for Stagers
If you’re running a growing home staging company, you already know how important it is to:
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Store your staging inventory safely
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Maximize your space
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Stay organized for fast load-ins and de-stages
But shelving adds up fast, and when you’re trying to invest in inventory, team members, or marketing, spending $5,000+ on warehouse racks alone can feel out of reach.
Here’s Your Sign to Shop Smarter When Sourcing for Racks for Your Warehouse:
Keep an eye on big box store closures like At Home, JCPenney plans to close eight stores by mid-2025, or even Macy’s — these stores often liquidate fixtures, not just merchandise.
Call the manager and ask directly if their shelving units or displays are for sale.
And don’t skip checking Facebook Marketplace or local liquidation warehouses in your area.
It’s Not Just About Saving Money…
It’s about running a more strategic business.
Abigail made a smart move that’s going to serve her well for years. Her warehouse will look, professional, it will be more functional — and she saved thousands doing it.
Check out her finds on Instagram under her story highlight “Warehouse Links” @stagedbyabigail. You’ll see those $100 racks the day she got them — including the “ridiculous rug rack” she now proudly owns.
So if you’ve been putting off organizing your warehouse or upgrading your staging systems because it felt too expensive… consider this your permission slip to do it differently.
Go find those racks.
They’re out there — and they don’t have to cost a fortune.
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