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Old 04-05-2010, 03:07 PM   #19
WilsonFourTwo
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Originally Posted by Caged Great View Post
To compare, the brick etc are like the wal-mart of furniture. Their focus is primarily on the price point. Locally owned places like Sojourn, Bondars, Sandlewood furniture tend to focus more on quality while having lowish prices for the calibre of the pieces. Each group of shops is targeting a different market. It all depends on what exactly you're wanting out of the pieces.

Two places I avoid, and are my very last stop, due to overpricing are MacArthurs and Eisenberg's Furniture especially.
I went into Sojourn - best customer service I have gotten anywhere, for anything. 110% does exist, and you get it at Sojourn. Highly recommend a visit.

Also - Eisenberg is definitely highly/over priced. Bought a couple peices at Jacques (owned by Eisenberg) because it was exactly what I wanted and was willing to pay a premium for it. For perspective, had I opted for the option that was close to what I wanted, I probably would have saved 20% buying elsewhere. For what it's worth though, the customer service was solid, the delivery dates were met and I don't regret giving them my money.

Lastly, about The Brick....for anyone that shops there, I sincerely wish you the best, but you'll get zero sympathy if (when) there are problems. Buying furniture at The Brick is like eating at a Chinese buffet....50/50 chance you'll regret walking in.
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