Step 1: Research 
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of garden benches that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Types - classic style bench, planter bench, store box bench, swinging bench, circular bench
- Materials - Malaysian hardwood, Swedish pine, stone, wrought iron, rattan, driftwood
- Construction - bolted, welded; fully assembled or requires assembly
- Shape - rectangular, wrap around tree, curve, shaped top
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new garden bench is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- What is the main purpose of the bench seat?
- What style of bench seat do I want?
- What size bench seat do I need?
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Step 1: Evaluation 
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular garden bench meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Advantages of different bench seats
- Seating - single, double or triple
- Style - contemporary, Victorian, oriental, traditional
- Assembly - DIY or pre-assembled
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the garden bench and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing garden benches to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which garden bench is the best value for money?
- Which is the easiest to install and maintain?
- Which garden bench suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase 
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy garden benches and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, over the phone, mail order, department store or specialty store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees, insurance
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