As someone who worked for several years in retail furniture, I can tell you that there is nothing a furniture store loves more than a chance to have a holiday-based sale. Between Columbus Day, the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, and even general "Fall" sales, keep a look out for deals on the items you have been considering.
The nice time about this time of year with furniture is that there are a couple of things going on at once:
1) Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are right around the corner, which draws in business.
2) Many of the purchases from furniture shows are starting to arrive, which means a need to sell off the old to make warehouse room for the new.
As you consider a new dining set or any other furniture, keep your eyes and ears open. Watch for those sales and keep an eye on your newspaper circulars so that you know when the best deal on that dining set or living room set is in effect.
Hope This Helps,
The Furniture Guy
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