I would start looking at ads from your local stores to get an idea of prices. Decide how much you want to spend. Visit a few stores to check the options in person. Are they comfortable? Do they look well made? Ignore the 0% until 2097 offers and instead ask about cash discounts. Most places will knock off 10% or more for a cash purchase instead of "interest-free" financing (which isn't really free).
While I wouldn't buy a couch on craigslist, I would certainly sell the old one there. Whatever you get for it will help defray the cost of the new one.
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