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TX35GTR · 02-22-2021, 09:49 PM

Figured I’d turn to the brain trust for some advice on tips & tricks for buying living room furniture. Everyone has a trick for buying trucks, utvs, plane tickets, etc..., but I’ve never heard any about buying furniture. Will be moving soon and need some living room furniture for the new place is why I’m asking.

Thanks,

James

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brokeno · 02-22-2021, 09:58 PM

Nebraska furniture. Buy everything at once. Just missed out on Presidents' Day sale. The best time to buy furniture.

asu-indian · 02-22-2021, 10:06 PM

Glens Furniture in broken bow OK. If they don't have it, you can find it in a store and give them the number off the tag and they can get it at an extremely discounted price. At least that's what we did when we furnished our lodge on Lake Fork.

Heath · 02-22-2021, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by brokeno

Nebraska furniture. Buy everything at once. Just missed out on Presidents' Day sale. The best time to buy furniture.

They have great offers.

tmurray · 02-22-2021, 10:10 PM

My method is simple, buy from Gallery Furniture.

armadillophil · 02-22-2021, 10:20 PM

And expect to wait 6 to 12 weeks for items right now.

TX35GTR · 02-22-2021, 10:23 PM

Thanks for the tips fellas.

I would buy from Mattress Mac as I think he does a ton for the community, and I may be remembering incorrectly so please correct me if I am, he was in support of the crooked Houston mayor & his fight against the firefighters retirement/pay parity fight. Coming from a family with a history with HFD I think I may be disowned. However if I’m mistaken speak up and I’d be more than happy to give him my business.

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Benno · 02-22-2021, 10:27 PM

Over the holidays we bought new furniture for the living room at American Wharehouse Furniture. Cheap. Probably cheap furniture too but I look at as throw away furniture. I could have spent 10k and the wife would want to change it out in a few years. With 2 kids if we get 2/3 yrs out of the sofas, throw em away and buy new ones with their prices. I’ve bought expensive furniture that didn’t last.

TX35GTR · 02-22-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Benno

Over the holidays we bought new furniture for the living room at American Wharehouse Furniture. Cheap. Probably cheap furniture too but I look at as throw away furniture. I could have spent 10k and the wife would want to change it out in a few years. With 2 kids if we get 2/3 yrs out of the sofas, throw em away and buy new ones with their prices. I’ve bought expensive furniture that didn’t last.

We bought from there when we lived in CO, I saw they opened up a Katy location I may go try that one out. Thanks for the reminder.

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tmurray · 02-22-2021, 10:43 PM

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Thanks for the tips fellas.

I would buy from Mattress Mac as I think he does a ton for the community, and I may be remembering incorrectly so please correct me if I am, he was in support of the crooked Houston mayor & his fight against the firefighters retirement/pay parity fight. Coming from a family with a history with HFD I think I may be disowned. However if I’m mistaken speak up and I’d be more than happy to give him my business.

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All I know is I got my new living room about 3 hours after I bought it back in November.

TX35GTR · 02-22-2021, 10:44 PM

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All I know is I got my new living room about 3 hours after I bought it back in November.

Maybe I just won’t tell them where it came from then!

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ThisLadyHunts · 02-22-2021, 10:50 PM

Invest in high-quality, well made furniture, take care of it, and it will last forever. Purchase legacy pieces that can be passed down to the next generation after your gone.

sendit · 02-23-2021, 09:19 AM

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Invest in high-quality, well made furniture, take care of it, and it will last forever. Purchase legacy pieces that can be passed down to the next generation after your gone.

That’s what we did, bought a bunch of Gustav Stickley pieces. My biggest fear after the mrs and I pass is our 2 girls spray paint it with milk paint or krylon

Throwin Darts · 02-23-2021, 09:28 AM

Buy whatever your wife wants and try to distance yourself from the process as much as possible.

BLee15 · 02-23-2021, 09:33 AM

There are some good deal on Facebook market place. Just have to be searching a lot until you find something. Nebraska furniture is pretty junky IMO. We bought most of our furniture from living spaces. Not the cheapest but by no means not super expensive. You should check them out.

bbqfan5909 · 02-23-2021, 09:41 AM

Smart man, and buy real leather sofa as it will hold up much longer!

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Buy whatever your wife wants and try to distance yourself from the process as much as possible.

Playa · 02-23-2021, 09:51 AM

Go to your local, independent furniture store. Go in understanding that if the sofa is $2,000 they paid $1,000. Decide what you think is a fair price considering a reasonable margin. Make and offer. Walk out of offer isn’t accepted. Repeat as needed or until you wife goes and buys it and pays list price.

salth2o · 02-23-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brokeno

Nebraska furniture. Buy everything at once. Just missed out on Presidents' Day sale. The best time to buy furniture.

I just did a quick search for a sectional couch and expected delivery was June/July 2021 plus a $199 delivery fee.

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Originally Posted by tmurray

All I know is I got my new living room about 3 hours after I bought it back in November.

Any purchase over $500 at Gallery Furniture, free delivery on same day of purchase.

If you're in Houston, it's an easy call if you want your furniture now.

RUN away from Ashley Home Furniture stores. They are the worst! Customer service is slow and sucky.

ThisLadyHunts · 02-23-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sendit

That’s what we did, bought a bunch of Gustav Stickley pieces. My biggest fear after the mrs and I pass is our 2 girls spray paint it with milk paint or krylon

I know just what you mean.

Fortunately, we’ve told our daughter if she alters the finishes of the furnishings in any way, her father and I will be standing at the Pearly Gates and will lock her out when her time comes!

02-22-2021, 09:49 PM	#1
TX35GTR Four Point Join Date: Jan 2017	Furniture Buying Secrets Figured I’d turn to the brain trust for some advice on tips & tricks for buying living room furniture. Everyone has a trick for buying trucks, utvs, plane tickets, etc..., but I’ve never heard any about buying furniture. Will be moving soon and need some living room furniture for the new place is why I’m asking. Thanks, James Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-22-2021, 10:27 PM	#8
Benno Four Point Join Date: Oct 2011	Over the holidays we bought new furniture for the living room at American Wharehouse Furniture. Cheap. Probably cheap furniture too but I look at as throw away furniture. I could have spent 10k and the wife would want to change it out in a few years. With 2 kids if we get 2/3 yrs out of the sofas, throw em away and buy new ones with their prices. I’ve bought expensive furniture that didn’t last. Last edited by Benno; 02-22-2021 at 10:29 PM.

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02-22-2021, 09:58 PM	#2
brokeno Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Smiley, Texas Hunt In: Gonzales & Young Co and anywhere	Nebraska furniture. Buy everything at once. Just missed out on Presidents' Day sale. The best time to buy furniture.

02-22-2021, 10:06 PM	#3
asu-indian Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lake Fork Hunt In: Texas, Kansas	Glens Furniture in broken bow OK. If they don't have it, you can find it in a store and give them the number off the tag and they can get it at an extremely discounted price. At least that's what we did when we furnished our lodge on Lake Fork.

02-22-2021, 10:10 PM	#5
tmurray Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cypress, TX Hunt In: Webb County	My method is simple, buy from Gallery Furniture.

02-22-2021, 10:20 PM	#6
armadillophil Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Keller Hunt In: Oklahoma	And expect to wait 6 to 12 weeks for items right now.

02-22-2021, 10:23 PM	#7
TX35GTR Four Point Join Date: Jan 2017	Thanks for the tips fellas. I would buy from Mattress Mac as I think he does a ton for the community, and I may be remembering incorrectly so please correct me if I am, he was in support of the crooked Houston mayor & his fight against the firefighters retirement/pay parity fight. Coming from a family with a history with HFD I think I may be disowned. However if I’m mistaken speak up and I’d be more than happy to give him my business. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-22-2021, 10:50 PM	#12
ThisLadyHunts Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Central Texas Hunt In: Austin, Boerne, Wyoming, South America	Invest in high-quality, well made furniture, take care of it, and it will last forever. Purchase legacy pieces that can be passed down to the next generation after your gone.

02-23-2021, 09:28 AM	#14
Throwin Darts Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aledo	Buy whatever your wife wants and try to distance yourself from the process as much as possible.

02-23-2021, 09:33 AM	#15
BLee15 Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Cherokee & Crossplains	There are some good deal on Facebook market place. Just have to be searching a lot until you find something. Nebraska furniture is pretty junky IMO. We bought most of our furniture from living spaces. Not the cheapest but by no means not super expensive. You should check them out.

02-23-2021, 09:51 AM	#17
Playa Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Coleman	Go to your local, independent furniture store. Go in understanding that if the sofa is $2,000 they paid $1,000. Decide what you think is a fair price considering a reasonable margin. Make and offer. Walk out of offer isn’t accepted. Repeat as needed or until you wife goes and buys it and pays list price.