| Have you ever just had to have a certain piece of | | | | If there is no discount for buying the floor model, |
| furniture right then - you won't leave the store | | | | proceed with caution. Don't let your urge for |
| without it? If you have ever had such an experience, | | | | immediate ownership of the furniture to keep you |
| you have probably been offered the displayed floor | | | | from getting the best deal. Back away and think |
| model. If you have not had a similar experience, be | | | | about it. Can you wait another two weeks for a |
| aware of these issues that might arise when buying | | | | brand new piece of furniture to be shipped to your |
| a demo, displayed piece of furniture. | | | | house? If the answer is no, go back and look at the |
| Most stores can order furniture for you unless the | | | | furniture. Prepare to give it a good inspection. |
| particular model you want is being discontinued. Or, | | | | If it is a sofa or chair, chances are that many of |
| unless you absolutely, positively plan to walk out of | | | | people have tried it out by sitting in it. Look at the |
| the store with the sofa, recliner, or other piece of | | | | seat. Is it worn or showing any signs of wear? Check |
| furniture that very day. | | | | out the back. Sometimes the natural oils from hair or |
| If you find yourself in either of the above situations, | | | | the back side of necks can rub off on furniture |
| you should be aware of the pros and cons of buying | | | | cushions. Look for oily spots on the cushions. |
| a demo or displayed piece of furniture. | | | | Take a look at the arms. Are they worn? Pay special |
| The biggest pro, obviously, is being able to have the | | | | attention to the cording on the arms and cushions. As |
| instant gratification of immediate ownership. If really, | | | | people get up or lean back to get comfortable, the |
| really want a piece of furniture that is on display, try | | | | cording gets extra friction against it and shows signs |
| to hold your enthusiasm for the piece until you can | | | | of wearing sooner. |
| talk with the sales person. Ask if there is a discount | | | | Next, check the seams. Are any of the seams pulling |
| for buying the floor model. That would be a second | | | | apart? This might happen if a number of people have |
| pro. If a commissioned sales person can see how | | | | tried out the furniture. As people sit on the cushions, |
| desperate you are to own that piece of furniture, he | | | | the seams tend to pull. They generally go back in |
| or she might be more likely to hold you to the original | | | | place when the person gets up, but continued use |
| price. The best way to proceed is to ask the sales | | | | could cause seams to separate permanently. |
| person what kind of price he can give you for that | | | | If you spot any signs of wear, point them out to the |
| piece. Then, ask what price he can give you on the | | | | sales person. If he still won't come down off the |
| floor model. With any luck, the prices will show a | | | | price, walk on by. Place your order and wait for a |
| decrease each time you ask! | | | | perfect model to arrive just for you! |