Not a coupon code, but I recently bought 4 dining chairs - my first purchase from Ballard's - and they were offering a 10% discount on the total purchase on your first order with them. I found the information on their home page.

Don't know if you've heard of Ebates (ebates.com), but if you join (free and easy) there are loads of stores that you can get cash back from.

They send you checks every quarter. I've been a member for a while now.

For Ballards, you get 3% of your purchase price.

Sign up for their emails and I think you get a 10% off code. Don't make a purchase and after a few months, you might get a 15% off code. :)

Thanks for the suggestion - I'll look into Ebates.

I did sign up for their emails today - haven't received any kind of reply or coupon yet. Hopefully soon because the piece I want is on sale and that ends on the 19th.

amck how do you like the chairs that you bought?

Big Crumbs (which I've not used) claims to give a better rebate rate.

Here is a link that might be useful: Big Crumbs

I was seriously considering buying a dining table from Ballard Design. I became a fan on their Facebook page and just posted a question asking if anyone had the table I was thinking of getting. I found someone and we exchanged a few messages. She told me that while she loved the look of the table she would never recommend it for heavy use. She had to send the first one back and even on the second one she said you could see fasteners through the veneer. She hardly ever used hers and said it scratched easily. Anyway, I decided against it and I was so happy I found someone who would give me their opinion.

I have (from craigslist) a Ballard buffet. While it is nice, the quality was not as good as I would expect for the $$ tag. Stapled drawers, particle board etc. I have ordered smaller things from them (decor related) and been pleased but I wouldn't order big case goods without seeing them first. Kinda like what some have said of Pottery Barn furniture.

I don't know if the link will work but I've emailed you my 15% discount. Nan

Nan - thanks - I did get that one for myself now!

I appreciate all the feedback especially on the wood pieces. And I just posted on their FB page so maybe I'll get lucky and find someone who has the piece.

The piece I'm most interested in is the Surrey Cupboard. I have a difficult space to work with and need something for display, storage and height in my dining room. This won't get everyday use like a kitchen table but it will be a strong visual presence. It's a leap of faith to buy it online, that's for sure. With the discount it's 492.12 plus 117.90 shipping - but then they say it requires another $60 for threshhold delivery - sheesh! So it's up to $675 - not chump change. If I had found ANYTHING in person in the right size I wouldn't be considering this but nothing is that narrow - I need to stay

It's a very simple, unadorned thing, isn't it? I think for that money, I would investigate my local unfinished furniture suppliers, and someone to paint it. I would also think about discovering what is available from kitchen cabinet suppliers.

Wouldn't need to farm out the painting - I can handle that part. I have checked into unfinished furniture and it seems to be a *has been* industry in our area - didn't find what I want and would still have to buy online. I'll discuss with DH tonight - he's quite capable of building the bulk of it (would have a cabinet maker for the doors) and see if I can pin him down. It's a time issue - I want it NOW not next year ;-) !!!

dlm2000, My DD/SIL are moving into their new home next weekend. I bought the chairs as a housewarming gift to them. They are the Key West wicker chairs in black. She & I looked through many brick & mortar stores & websites before I purchased, so they're not an unexpected surprise.

When they arrived a couple weeks ago I opened one to check that it had arrived safely and found it so thickly wrapped that I figured it was best to keep them secure in their boxes until we transport them to the house. Also knew DD/SIL would enjoy being the first to see them. So, can't give a review of their IRL quality yet, but can attest to the fact that they came well-bundled.