Online Furniture Shopping: Are You Getting the Best Deal or Just Getting Duped?
Online shopping has evolved significantly, and while many shoppers have mastered the art of finding the best dupe deals, others are unknowingly overpaying due to clever advertising. Furniture shopping online can be especially tricky—here are some essential tips to ensure you’re getting the best price:
1. Know Who You’re Buying From & What You’re Buying
Not all online furniture stores are the same. Some are local furniture stores that now offer their inventory online, while others are nationwide retailers with warehouses across the country. The difference? Shipping costs, product knowledge, and customer service.
At Finally Home Furnishings, we know every brand and product we offer inside and out. You can’t call Wayfair and have an informed conversation about a piece of furniture you’re considering—but you can call us! You also can’t ask them for an extra discount or faster delivery. We work with you to find the perfect piece to match your vision and budget.
The truth is, big-box online retailers don’t care about reviews or whether you’re happy with your purchase. They won’t bend over backward to help you—but we will. As a small business, we’re not satisfied until you say, “Perfect.”
2. The Myth of Free Shipping
Nothing actually ships for free. Large furniture items are costly to transport, and in many cases, shipping can cost as much—or more—than the item itself. Many online retailers bake shipping costs into the product price, making it seem like you’re getting free delivery when you’re actually paying for it in the markup.
3. Ordering Multiple Items? Watch Out!
When you buy multiple furniture pieces from a nationwide online store, each item carries its own shipping fee—even if they’re part of the same order. However, local furniture stores often deliver everything for a single flat fee, making them the more cost-effective choice.
Support Small Businesses & Keep Prices Low for Everyone
Let’s work together to keep stores like ours open so that you can always get the best price. Our very existence puts pressure on the big stores to offer better deals. When you shop small, you’re not just getting better service—you’re making sure there’s always real competition in the market.
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