Buying quality furniture at a lower price
December 29, 2011 6:44 AM Subscribe
I'm in need of new furniture and I'm wondering if I can buy on-line cheaper than the local furniture store prices. I'm looking at manufacturers like Hickory Chair, Baker, Henredon.
I know the advice of buying used, i.e. craigs list, estate sales etc. However, there are a few things I need right away and can't wait until the perfect used piece becomes available.
Any suggestions would be helpful. I live in Santa Rosa, CA which is 60 miles north of San Francisco.
I imagine that the local stores have a pretty hefty markup for high quality furniture so I am looking for a way to see if there is more competitive pricing through other sales channels. I'm open to physical stores if they are lower in price.
I imagine that the local stores have a pretty hefty markup for high quality furniture so I am looking for a way to see if there is more competitive pricing through other sales channels. I'm open to physical stores if they are lower in price.
The issue with buying online is shipping. It can make a good price an ok price pretty quickly.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 7:10 AM on December 29, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by JohnnyGunn at 7:10 AM on December 29, 2011 [1 favorite]
If you want new furniture at a discount price, find the stores that sell their floor samples and dinged-up pieces and mismatched pieces at a discount. Jordan's Furniture here in Massachusetts has a terrific area that, if you're patient, you can find really good deals in.
posted by xingcat at 7:23 AM on December 29, 2011
posted by xingcat at 7:23 AM on December 29, 2011
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posted by COD at 7:07 AM on December 29, 2011