Shop fittings: racks, display cases, counters
Measurements are half the order
Shop fittings are bought for a specific floor. Before you write a request, draw a plan: the size of the premises, the position of the entrance and billing counter, the width of the aisles, the ceiling height. A 2×1 m rack may be too big where customers need to pass freely with a trolley. Aisles and how well the goods are seen affect sales as much as the range itself. Add a photo or a plan of the shop to your request, so a maker can quickly suggest a good layout.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need, and sellers and furniture makers send offers with prices, instead of you collecting them from websites.
What to put in your request
- type of equipment — racks, glass display cases, counters, mannequins, garment rails, exhibition stands;
- what kind of shop — clothing, grocery, cosmetics, exhibition;
- dimensions of each unit, for example a 2×1 m rack;
- quantity of units or running metres;
- material — metal, glass, laminated board, wood;
- condition — new, used or made to order to your size;
- delivery and installation;
- city and budget.
Example: “I'm opening a clothing shop in Ipoh and need 10 metal racks of 2×1 m, 3 glass display cases and a white laminated counter. New or made to order, with delivery and installation. Budget up to RM 4,900.”
Standard, made to order or used
Standard racks are usually quicker and cheaper, but the sizes and colour are fixed. Made-to-order furniture fits your space and brand style exactly, but making it takes time. Used shop fittings can often be good value, especially from shops that have closed, but check the fixings, the finish and whether the set is complete.
For glass cases ask about glass thickness, fittings and lighting. For racks, ask about the load per shelf.
Materials and durability
- Metal suits heavy goods and stockrooms and is usually the strongest.
- Laminated board is economical but dislikes moisture, which matters in the rainy season, and knocks to the edge.
- Glass looks good in display cases but needs safe fixing and careful installation.
- Wood looks more expensive but needs care.
How to compare offers
Sellers reply in the chat with the models, materials, price, timing and delivery. BlaBlaPrice compares the replies and shows the best one for you first, with seller reviews alongside. Sellers can see where their offer stands and may improve their terms.
Compare the same sizes, material and thickness. Ask whether delivery, assembly and carrying up to your floor are included. A common mistake is ordering without measurements and a layout plan. For keeping food cold there is refrigeration equipment, and for payments, POS and cash register equipment.
