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