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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
Standard 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. If damage occurs, we take care of it without filing
claims. We either repair or replace the furniture, NO QUESTIONS ASKED! 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 Craftsman Spindle 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 Oak" is not all created equal. Just because a store
advertises that it is solid oak, it doesn't mean that it is high quality.
There are different types of solid oak 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.
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