Feeling horrible about recent design choices :(
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Sticky situation on furniture buying -How does the designer feel?
Comments (11)Hello, I haven't been on this website in a while since I finished building my home, but when I saw this post, I had to respond. I experienced the very same problem about 4 years ago. I live in the Phila. area and hired a local designer. She picked out great furniture pieces, fabrics for the upholstery and window coverings, and drew up great plans for my great room (family room, kitchen and breakfast area - furniture and window coverings). We then went shopping at the Marketplace Design Center and picked out all of the furniture, which was so much fun. Unfortunately, the total cost of everything I ordered was almost $68,000 plus delivery which was almost $1000 for everything. I loved everything we picked out and did not want to compromise on anything, but there was no way I was going to pay that much. I then did a little research and went to the 2 premier furniture stores in the area (Hendrixsons and Sheffields), both of which sold the very same pieces that I saw at the Marketplace Design Center; however, because they are very well known furniture stores that moved lots of furniture, they were able to get better pricing from the manufacturers I was interested in (Bausman, Guy Chaddock, Hancock & Moore, EJ Victor, Kravet, Henkel Harris, etc.). In addition, they did not charge for delivery. I ended up doing what you're proposing. I was frank with her and told her that by ordering the furniture from the furniture stores, I was saving over $20,000. She was shocked, but completely understood and frankly, was shocked at the pricing differential. I did purchase the window coverings from her, so as to cover her services (and this made sense because she measured everything already), but I ended up buying everything else from the 2 furniture stores. Finally, I had difficulties with a table I ordered from Guy Chaddock and I believe the furniture store was extremely helpful in getting my problem resolved. Most importantly, I was able to preserve my relationship with my designer and have used her again. Good luck!...See MoreWill soon be single...feel horrible
Comments (42)A long tme ago some one in this thread mentioned getting counseling. I did that, to try and save my marriage. ended up saving my self, and my kids. best thing I ever did! now the next part is getting on with it. sure your going to cry, but you will hurt at some point whether its now or next year with this guy, so wouldnt it be better to get it over with at the age you are at, while you can still rebuild? Ive seen some ladies hold on for a real long time, and what do they get? POVERTY! NO TME TO REBUILD, GET A GOOD HOME ETC. if you dont think its really going to make it, better to bail now while you have the strength you will need to rebuild. and you may be suprised. after it happened to me even his friends said, "why on earth did you wait so long" and I said,"I didnt think I could take it/make it alone." and they said, "You have been alone along time, doing it all by yourself, at least now you wont have to fight against some one trying to undo your good progress. NOw to the fun prt. WANT A WAFFLE? NO one is going to tell you its to late in the day, so have one. Want some fresh lime slices for your ice watter? NO ONE WILL TELL YOU "ITS TO EXPENSIVE" SO GET SOME. want to re watch you favorite movie, in bed? go to it, its your bed, your room, and your entertainment system. once you find out how to really love and celebrate all the good things about your self, you will be glad this happened. (I know doesnt sound possible) one of my kids said to me, as we walked along on one of our weekend jaunts, "Lets Go home" and I said, arnt you having fun? and she said, Yes, but since dads not at home, it would be fun there too, and Id like to try it!. words to live by....See MoreI feel horrible but it feels right.
Comments (31)You probably would have always wondered what he was like if you hadn't taken him in so it may be a blessing in disguise. Now you know so you can put that mystery to bed. He does sound like a con man so I'd be careful with any financial papers left around. Lock them up & when he's gone after the house sale, you can start a new chapter & have a very good life. Your ex-husband sounds like a decent man and you have a good son who cares about you. To put his mind at rest about your health, why not try one of those life alert systems? It might give him peace of mind & he does need to get on with his life. Best of luck to you. I can't think of anyone who deserves it more....See MoreJackson & Perkins is horrible, horrible, stay away!
Comments (25)Very sorry this happened to you , braverichard. I read over J&P warranty, I did not see anything being required to buy in within their stated hardiness zone for the guarantee to remain in tact. If that's their policy, they should state it, and be prepared lose most of their tree rose sales to those not in zone 7-10. I also notice that good customer service companies have some form of escalation for valid reasons that fall outside of their warranty...I recently received refunds from both Amazon and Uber for situations that fell outside their warranty, because they made sense. Wayside, J&P and esp Park seed brought me much happiness when I was a kid. It's sad to see them in decline, their offerings are not that competitive in today's world, their reviews are bad, I would guess they're not exactly profitable, either....See Moresuero
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