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So you're ready to take that first step and start shopping for that
perfect piece of furniture only to be lost in a maze of what seems to be
the same type of furniture at all these different prices. The first
thing to remember is to "never judge a book by it's cover" and find out
all the details you need to know about that item and if it is right for
you. Furniture is a very personal purchase and reflects your
personality and style. Remember you have to live with it, so get it
right the first time.
Some say "How could you buy Furniture without seeing it in
person?", and that is a great question. What we recommend is to go to
your local furniture stores and absorb as much information as possible.
Take notes, ask questions, get dimensions, write down everything you
like about the furniture and everything you don't, then go "Online" and
then contact us and see if it compares.
The benefit to purchasing furniture online is the tremendous
savings potential. First, if you are outside of California then you are
exempt from Sales tax which can add up to several hundred, even
thousands of dollars. Secondly, we have much lower overhead, so we can
offer you better pricing than your local dealer. A HUGE bonus is that
all of our prices include Free Shipping, all done without leaving the
comfort of your home.
Another thing to look out for are all these "Pop-up" companies. We have
had a lot of others try to copy us, and they have come and gone. We
have a proven method that works. There are some companies out there
that don't ever even see the product. They are pencil pushers claiming
to be something they are not. They have furniture drop-shipped from the
manufacturer and they do not inspect or service the furniture when the
time calls for it. Inspecting the furniture is critical! Everyone is
entitled a mistake here and there, and that doesn't exclude
manufacturers. Sometimes saving a couple of dollars in these cases are
really not worth it. Most of the time, you are not saving anything
after all the hidden charges, especially shipping charges! After you
factor in all the costs, 99 out of 100 times we are by far the lowest.
For those few occasions when we are not, we will meet or beat any
advertised final price on the exact same item, GUARANTEED! Make sure
the dealer you buy from at least ships the furniture themselves,
inspects it, and will help you in the event of a problem. We have a
retail store and a huge warehouse with over a Million Dollars in
inventory, so we are a REAL company! Test us, just call us with any
question and we will answer it. We can't say that about most of the
competition. Sure, they will give you an answer, but is it accurate or
in your best interest? Sure, we want to make the sale, but we do it the
right way and will not deceive anyone to get the sale!
The first thing you need to do when furniture hunting is to figure out
your budget. Shop around and gather as many prices as possible for each
type of item you need, that way you know what you may have to spend for
that special coffee table or that new Bed.
Next, determine how long you may want to keep the piece. If you
change styles regularly then you may want to consider a lower end item
so you don't spend a fortune just to have to throw it out or sell it a
couple of years later. The only downside is that it is harder to
"Unload" low end furniture when you are done with it. Higher end
furniture tends to be easier to keep in new condition longer than lower
end items, so selling them will be much easier.
There are many different grades of furniture out there. All "High
end" or "Medium End" furniture lines are not built the same. Some
consider Solid Oak furniture to be High End, while others consider it
low end if it does not have Cedar Drawers or Dovetail joints. Don't let
labels sway you from what you want. Some people prefer to not have
Cedar or to have metal ball-bearing drawer glides instead of traditional
wood glides.
If you think you may only keep the furniture for a few years then
maybe you may want to consider a veneer version instead of the solid oak
version and save a good amount of money. A lot of people can't tell the
difference. Many times people pick the furniture up and judge the
quality by the weight of the item. The fact is that a cheap quality
Particle Board item can weigh more than solid oak. Keep in mind that
when you are ready to change styles again, higher end Solid furniture
will be easier to sell to someone and you may be able to get back a good
portion of your initial investment, if not all.
"Solid wood" is not all created equal. Just because a store
advertises that it is solid wood, it doesn't mean that it is high
quality. There are different types of solid wood available and you
should be aware of what you are buying so you know what to expect from
that furniture and take the necessary steps to ensure that you get
everything you need out of that furniture.
Another thing to consider when buying furniture is to find out
when and where it was manufactured. U.S made furniture is generally
higher in quality, but at a much higher price. Imported furniture has
less labor costs involved so great deals can be had with imports. Most
furniture manufacturers that use Quartersawn oak reside here in the
United States. Remember the old saying, "If it sounds too good to be
true, then it probably is". If you are here reading this, chances are
you are pretty smart, so just use your better judgment and think
realistically. We hope we were able to help you make a better decision
about your future purchase and if there is anything else that you may
need help with, just drop us an
E-mail.
Thanks for visiting!
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