“That’s Not Just a Sofa!” – The Time We Spotted a Hidden Massage Chair
- Junk Value
- Jul 27
- 3 min read
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Junk Value Singapore’s Real Encounter with a Surreptitious Sofa Disposal Request
When you do junk removal long enough, you develop a sixth sense — the ability to spot a suspicious item, even when it’s tightly wrapped, half-hidden, or called something it’s clearly not.
Just yesterday, we received a message on WhatsApp from a new customer asking about sofa disposal in Singapore. That’s our bread and butter — bulky furniture like couches, L-shaped lounges, and recliners are our most common jobs.
The customer sent a photo :
The disposal request was for "2 items : 1 x 3 Seater L, 1 x 1 Seater Sofa"
🖼️ An L-shaped fabric sofa, slightly worn but nothing unusual.
But something stood out.At the far end of the chaise was what looked like a bulky armchair, neatly and very carefully up in plastic. Still its size and bulk was visible — to us anyway.
So we asked:
👷♂️ “Hi there, just to clarify — is that a massage chair on the right side of the sofa? It looks bulkier than a normal armchair.”
The reply came quickly:
❌ “No, no — it’s not a massage chair. It’s just a regular armchair.”
Hmm. We zoomed in. We knew what we were looking at. It looked like a massage chair.
🤥 “Sofa cover and back massage but i will remove this"
Right…
We could still be wrong — but if the customer had simply sent a clearer photo, as we politely requested, without the covers, we’d have been able to quote more accurately. It helps avoid future misunderstandings, price disputes, and unnecessary frustration for everyone involved. A quick picture can go a long way in keeping things fair and smooth for both sides.
🎯 Why This Matters: Massage Chairs Aren’t Just “Heavy Chairs”
Massage chairs are not regular sofas or armchairs. They:
Weigh 80kg or more = much higher disposal charge
Contain motors, gears, wires, and heavy metal parts
Can’t be recycled or scrapped like regular wood furniture
May require disassembly, which costs time and manpower
This is why massage chair disposal in Singapore is priced differently.And trying to sneak one in under the radar? Not cool.
📸 Common Tricks We’ve Seen Before:
Wrapping items up in covers and blankets
Labeling “recliners” that turn out to be full massage units
Posing them as part of a 3-piece sofa set
Sending cropped photos with only partial views
📢 Our Policy Is Clear — and Honest:
We do our best to keep disposal costs fair, but we quote based on:
What we see in your photos
Accurate descriptions
Access conditions (lift access, stairs, long corridors)
💡 If what we collect is not what was described, the quote will be revised.Just like any other honest service provider, we can’t absorb surprise items — especially bulky electronics disguised as soft furnishings.
🧾 What to Do If You Really Need to Dispose of a Massage Chair
Send full photos — Don’t cover or disguise items
Be upfront — Let us know if any electronics are included
Ask about add-on fees — We’ll give you a breakdown
Want to try selling it? We recommend:
Contacting massage chair repairmen
Asking in local resale groups (but be realistic)
Most scrap metal dealers will not buy massage chairs because:
Plastic parts are worthless
Components are not easily stripped
Time to break down far exceeds scrap value
💬 A Final Word from the Junk Value Team:
We’re not here to judge — just to keep things transparent and fair. We’ve seen it all, and we’ll still stay professional. But help us help you make it smoother for everyone.
📲 Need Help With Sofa or Chair Disposal in Singapore?
Let us handle the heavy lifting — literally and logistically.
✅ Transparent quotes
✅ Real humans to talk to
✅ No bait-and-switch pricing
✅ All bulky furniture, electronics, and junk handled properly
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