Buying Displayed Furniture

Have you ever just had to have a certain piece ofIf there is no discount for buying the floor model,
furniture right then - you won't leave the storeproceed 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 floorfrom getting the best deal. Back away and think
model. If you have not had a similar experience, beabout it. Can you wait another two weeks for a
aware of these issues that might arise when buyingbrand 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 thefurniture. 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 ofpeople have tried it out by sitting in it. Look at the
the store with the sofa, recliner, or other piece ofseat. 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 buyingcushions. 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 theattention 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, trycording gets extra friction against it and shows signs
to hold your enthusiasm for the piece until you canof wearing sooner.
talk with the sales person. Ask if there is a discountNext, check the seams. Are any of the seams pulling
for buying the floor model. That would be a secondapart? This might happen if a number of people have
pro. If a commissioned sales person can see howtried out the furniture. As people sit on the cushions,
desperate you are to own that piece of furniture, hethe seams tend to pull. They generally go back in
or she might be more likely to hold you to the originalplace when the person gets up, but continued use
price. The best way to proceed is to ask the salescould cause seams to separate permanently.
person what kind of price he can give you for thatIf you spot any signs of wear, point them out to the
piece. Then, ask what price he can give you on thesales person. If he still won't come down off the
floor model. With any luck, the prices will show aprice, walk on by. Place your order and wait for a
decrease each time you ask!perfect model to arrive just for you!