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Comments (73)Justgottobeme - Oh wow, that doesn't even look like the same bed. Thanks for doing that! Those finial things on the sides, would you screw them in? Not glue right? What about the cool thing in the middle? How does that get attached? I think they're normally pretty thin. For the cushion would it just be like making a large pillow? Using fluffy fill or batting? Wouldn't it get squished? I make a point to not sleep against the headboard but DH is another story. Then sewing some tie things on? I could handle that. As far as raising it up, I don't know how I would do that. Both the head and footboard are on wheels and there's currently slats that the bed frame rest in? I don't think the legs would touch the ground. I'd almost have to get some wood and make them longer. That could end up looking like a real botch job. :) I know DH has his heart set on a wood bed and deep down I want something "new" (used is fine but new to me). Plus we'd like to get a queen. I could try this for now and if we decide to go with wood I could use this in one of the spare rooms. AuntJen - Thank you! I wasn't going to focus on this room yet but now I'm excited and ready to go! It will be also nice when it's done because you can see the room (unless the door is closed) from the main bathroom entrance. I would like to have a home where all doors can stay open and look nice for company to see 98% of the time....See MoreI just hate it when CL buyers nickel and dime!
Comments (32):-) I would not have driven that far normally except that I really have been wanting a vintage desk for my DD's room and the neighborhood was in a nice area near the city that I am somewhat familiar with, so I felt comfortable making the drive. The seller not ponying up extra pictures should have been a tip, yes. But I felt rushed because she was moving out and it was a now or never kind of thing. Usually in those circumstances I go "safe" and just let the item go but in this case I went for it. I must say that I'm a little taken aback by the notion (I'm not saying they were directed toward me) that seemingly "well-off" people shouldn't use craigslist or the thrift store. I could probably come across as being at least a little well-off. I drive a new SUV (only the second new vehicle in my life) and carry an expensive handbag. I like to wear nice clothes. But my SUV is very "basic" inside, not many extras. I have only one handbag to my name, I take care of it, and it is several years old. At home we manually chop firewood and heat our house with an outdoor wood furnace. I wash out my plastic ziploc bags and reuse them rather than grab a new one, I brown-bag every single day, and so on. I do like to be frugal in some ways  not buying new furniture is one of those ways. I don't have the money to buy all the new furniture pieces I want for the house, so used is my option. I certainly don't "over-haggle" and most craigslist prices I've seen I thought were fair and paid them without question. I would not falsely denigrate an item if I really thought it was great. I agree that would be annoying. If I want to barter down, I would say  I really like this, but I am only willing to pay X for it  if you still have it and want sell it later for that price, feel free to re-contact me. I have to agree that it is not so much the price that the original seller paid, but rather the fact of what the buyers are willing to pay that drives things. If anyone is still reading, all my dealings with craigslist thus far have been very good  I make sure I have email and phone communications with the seller ahead of time, and they must come across as very "normal". And the neighborhood has to be safe / low-crime or I wouldn't go. I always let my DH know exactly where I am going, and take someone with me. The items I've sold, I've always met the buyer in a busy shopping center parking lot....See Morenew CL loveseat - how did I do?
Comments (64)Thanks, Loribee. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Hubby says we can head over to Macy's tomorrow to look at the Chloe and a few other chairs. Maybe look at ottomans too because Cassie has decided she loves the loveseat with the ottoman from my office for her head. :) springmeadow - I was hoping that too. But the backs of them, where you place your head, were almost brown with dirt and wear. Ditto the arms. Threadbare in those places. Then we checked them over to see if they would be worth recovering, even though it would be expensive, but hubby said there was evidence of breakage at the bottom of one and on the leg of the other. Still looking. I would really like to keep it at around $500/$600 a chair, if possible. The Chloe is on sale right now for $449....See MoreHome owner for decades, new to internet, help
Comments (3)I don't agree that the internet has replaced word-of-mouth. The internet has given us more options for getting information and investigating contractors. I talked to neighbors who have remodeled, checked Angie's List for contractors in my area and found several that interested me enough to investigate further. I checked records at the BBB and the contractor's licensing board (ever state has one) to make sure licenses/insurance were current. I ended up using a contractor that I found on Angie's List and they did a great job. Before I hired them, I went to the home of one of their clients and was able to see one of their completed kitchens and talk with the homeowners about their experience. Highly recommend that! I haven't heard of the website that you mentioned. Angie's List works great for me but others have left feedback here with varying results. In my area it isn't expensive to join and has been a huge help finding what I need. Just had a great experience with the painter I found there who did the kitchen and family room. I have a neighbor who found a contractor via some website (no idea where) and I offered to check the BBB and licensing board for her. Turned out the BBB had a couple of complaints on file, they had been fined twice by the licensing board and terrible reviews on Angie's List. But you know what? They used them anyway. Drive by their house every day and, four months after demo, they still have a honeybucket in the driveway and obviously aren't done. One word of caution regarding websites, you often have no way of knowing who is leaving feedback or reviews. My hubby makes video games and it is very common if that industry for everyone in the company to jump on Amazon.com when their latest game is released so they can leave glowing reviews....See More- 6 years ago
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