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purple hayes
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 Posted: 01/10/06 - 12:54 Post subject: Let's talk about furniture
Mrs. and I are soon to be in the market for a couple of new pieces for the bedroom. We've found a couple of pieces at Havertys that we really like. The mule chest (dresser) with mirror pictured below and then the matching armoire and possibly sweater chest.
The price tag is a little shocking though. Any good places to get cheaper, quality furniture? I'm not looking for cheap furniture. I'm hoping this set will last me until I assume room temperature.
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:03 Post subject:
I have no opinion on furniture, except that I use it, if it's around.
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blue
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:12 Post subject:
...i like furniture. i don't think i have any kind of helpful opinion on it...
i think i'm supposed to ask if it matches your bed or not... and then the wallpaper/paint/colors of the room... matching is important.
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akern
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:16 Post subject:
You won't get "good" furniture without paying for it. We got a new bedroom set last year and spent waaaaay more than I ever thought I would on furniture.  But it's worth it. It will definately last until we're worm food.
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runaroundsue
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:19 Post subject:
I've always heard buy it in NC and ship it. The shipping costs is still less than the markup and the quality comes from the Carolinas.
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robp
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:21 Post subject:
I find my furniture out by the curb in front of other peoples houses.
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blue
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:22 Post subject:
| robp wrote: | | I find my furniture out by the curb in front of other peoples houses. |
i often find other peoples furniture inside my house.
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MastrBrewr
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:22 Post subject:
| runaroundsue wrote: | | I've always heard buy it in NC and ship it. The shipping costs is still less than the markup and the quality comes from the Carolinas. |
Tons of furniture outlets owned by the factories around the Hickory/Thomasville/Winston-Salem/High Point areas. I think most will ship, but if you can swing a weekend trip with a truck, you'll save some serious jack.
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runaroundsue
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:27 Post subject:
| MastrBrewr wrote: | | runaroundsue wrote: | | I've always heard buy it in NC and ship it. The shipping costs is still less than the markup and the quality comes from the Carolinas. |
Tons of furniture outlets owned by the factories around the Hickory/Thomasville/Winston-Salem/High Point areas. I think most will ship, but if you can swing a weekend trip with a truck, you'll save some serious jack. |
hmmm....can you hitch a trailer to PH's bike??? can't you see it?
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Running Brewer
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 13:34 Post subject:
| runaroundsue wrote: | | I've always heard buy it in NC and ship it. The shipping costs is still less than the markup and the quality comes from the Carolinas. |
I work with a company that is very big in coating systems for the furniture industry. This is very true!!!
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DCRunningDiva
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 14:43 Post subject:
Craigslist is about the only way to get good quality furniture for cheap. You'll be buying used but sometimes it is worth it. Unfortunately you'll have to search for a long time to find what you want. Otherwise you better just start saving those pennies.
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