As you may or may not know, I used to work for a furniture retailer. I did my time as both a salesman on the floor as well as a manager for a showroom. During that time and the time since, I learned a lot about furniture retailers and the furniture business.
As today is Martin Luther King Day, my mind goes to thoughts of furniture sales. Furniture sellers will use any excuse to have a sale or event (during a sale, items must be reduced...an event can just be fancy tags and no pricing difference). That means that the price of your furniture can go up or down a lot in a short amount of time. So how do you know when to buy?
The simple answer is to buy your furniture when you are ready for it. If you are worried about missing out a great deal, then ask your salesperson about the pricing policy of the store. Most retailers will give you at least 30 days of price adjustment. That means if your furniture goes on sale or is reduced to clearance price within 30 days of your purchase, they will refund you the difference. Trust me, that is easier for a furniture retailer than dealing with someone returning and rebuying furniture.
If you are concerned, though, just make sure you ask. Then, have your salesperson write that on a business card and sign and date it. This, while not necessarily legally binding, gives you a record of the conversation. With that in hand, you should have no trouble buying your furniture with peace of mind about the pricing.
With tax refunds on their way, spring sales brewing, and many of the three day weekend holidays coming up, knowing your pricing can be valuable. When in doubt, just make sure you ask.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
