I need help - I recently purchased 2 HM recliners - it's only been a few months but so far I really like them, though we have had an issue already with the cushions. The cushions we got were not the same ones that the chairs had in the store. But they are replacing them. After months of contemplating purchasing the Journey sofa & bringing home leather samples, all Class 2 (document and cavalier) we finally made the purchase this past Fri. night - bought the Journey Sofa in Cavalier Hunter Green - so excited-put the required 25% down and was told it would be 4 mos till it would be delivered. I was willing to wait that long because this is the sofa and color we really want. Unfortunately, today I got a call from the store and they said the leather I picked can only go on the City Sofa. I can only chose from Document she told me-otherwise if I want the Cavalier it will cost me $$$$$$ - I can't believe I find out after 2 mos of shopping at this store. I feel like it's bait and switch. Does anyone know where I can get the Journey Sofa with the Cavalier Hunter Green without paying out the wazoo!!! This shouldn't be so confusing and misleading. Now i need to stop the transaction and start the whole process over. Up until reading this no one at the store I've been working with ever mentioned this "married" issue of the leater and the sofa's. I'm so disappointed

It's not that the sofa would have been my fourth or fifth choice. I LOVE the sofa style. It is exactly what I would be looking for. It's wonderfully comfortable. If I had the money/fewer children & no dogs, I would choose this sofa style in a similar floral fabric with slightly more muted colors, or white/cream matelasse. However, with the kids and the dogs, those color choices just aren't practical. As for the cushions, I would think that I could have new foam cushions made for a reasonable price. I took dh to see it and he say's it's a go. As it is, I think it's an incredibly good deal on a sofa that I will enjoy having in my family room and I won't have spent so much that I worry about each speck of dirt, but it's of high enough quality that I won't expect it to fall apart in five years. Geez, I guess writing this has helped me clarify my thoughts, but I'd be glad to listen to other opinions. Moon

Oceanna, do you have a photo online? Would love to see. I've bought estate sale sofas, garage sale sofas, new sofas. If you can find a classic style with good bones used, and have a good upholsterer, you can get something custom without paying more than a middle of the road new sofa. My last and current sofa is Flexsteel. I did a lot of research, sat on a lot of cushions, and brought home about 2 dozen fabric samples from 3 stores before buying. I did some online research too. With a sale price, I paid about $1300+ about 8 years ago. I got a better quality fabric to stand up to child and dog abuse. I paid an extra hundred bucks for Guardian fabric protection and have not yet had to use it. The sofa still feels good, is supportive, and looks new. I may need to replace the foam in the seats next year so it will plump up a bit. We lay on it, sit on it, dogs jump on it, eat on it, and generally live on it. Love it. Love the Flexsteel steel frame construction. By the way, the 'life' of a sofa under Calif rules, is 7 years. Mine is going strong and I would most definitely consider another Flexsteel. Plus, the attached back cushions and 3 cushion seat style lend themselves to staying attractive and comfortable longer than some other styles. The moss sofa in forefront of photo is my Flexsteel. You can see how the seat and back cushions have their shape still. You don't see the slight camelback style, or the nailhead trim, or the bun wood feet. But those are personal style issues and I think you are going for longevity. In the back of the room is my 40 year old rattan sofa, bought through an ad in the newspaper. It had a lovely pink and mauve and green and white floral swirl print from maybe the early 70's. Nice. I had it recovered about 4 years ago in a sale chenille in a moss bronze color. It's all cushion styling. But again, the frame was great and worth recovering. Red

I too would list the painting separately, but mention in the ad you also have a sofa that matches it beautifully. When posting used furniture on CL I have a formula I use depending a combination of things. Style, color, condition and age. Normally for something 25 years old I'd list it as 25 percent of it's original price. 33% if it's in excellent condition and is a classic style and color. This sofa, though little wear, shows it's age in style and color so if the own really wants it gone fast then she'll have to expect very little for it. If she has room to store it while waiting for the right person to see it then she can price it accordingly. I highly recommend taking great pictures and post them using HTML with close ups of the fabrics and any damage/wear there might be. I never put "or best offer" when first listing something unless I'm really wanting something gone soon. If the fabric is protected against spills make sure to list that. If you know what type of construction it has, list that. Any an all info you can give a potential buyer the better. Good luck! You can private message me by clicking on my nickname. I'd be glad to help more if I can.