Affordable area furniture stores (Springfield: to buy, price, club)

[Joke Insurance]

Originally Posted by shifuimam

Is there any particular reason why you DON'T want to look at IKEA furniture? It's not all low-end junk. There are several really nice computer desks in their current lineup that are well-built and affordable.

I don't opposed IKEA per-say but they can't be the only option out there. Make sense?

[Jon_In_NOVA]

You can try Green Front in Manassas. For what they offer they "can" have some good deals my rule of thumb for them is to directly ask for 20% off their floor price. However, if Ikea is your target budget there might be some sticker shock at Green Front. To add to another poster, we have some odds and ends from Ikea, no furniture (picture frames, kitchen utensils etc), but Ikea can have some good stuff for the price for sure.

[Cdshiflett]

I just wanted to put my 2 cents in. After a week of looking for reasonable furniture stores in the Leesburg area. I checked this thread. We decided to give Belfort Furniture a try. Very pleased as they had a huge selection from lower priced to Upscale. We purchased several items we were in need of and it is being delivered today.
Could not ask for better customer service. They let us take our time and there was no pressure to make a decision.

[Zack]

I would look for quality pieces 2nd hand through Craigslist, auctions, etc. You'll get a much better quality piece that will last vice a flimsy piece of furniture that will fall apart in time and need to be replaced.

For first hand items a couple stores not mentioned are CB2 and West Elm though neither is very high quality, but they are a step up from IKEA/Big-Box stores.

[Mr Beco]

Just went to Bob's on the Pike. Depends what you're looking for....tons of stuff, low-end. CB2 is good, but its more contempory, West Elm is good, but expensive. IKEA still a good deal.

[Joke Insurance]

Originally Posted by Barry Rock

Just went to Bob's on the Pike. Depends what you're looking for....tons of stuff, low-end. CB2 is good, but its more contempory, West Elm is good, but expensive. IKEA still a good deal.

This place?

Bob's Discount Furniture

I wasn't sure if Bob's or Bob's on the Pike was the name. Unless by pike, you were referencing Leesburg Pike or Little River Turnpike.

[Joke Insurance]

Originally Posted by Zack

I would look for quality pieces 2nd hand through Craigslist, auctions, etc. You'll get a much better quality piece that will last vice a flimsy piece of furniture that will fall apart in time and need to be replaced.

I've never actually shopped through Craigslist. I've always had the predisposition that a ton scam artists use Craigslist. Is that prevalent on there?

[Zack]

Originally Posted by Joke Insurance

I've never actually shopped through Craigslist. I've always had the predisposition that a ton scam artists use Craigslist. Is that prevalent on there?

A few years ago I bought a glass coffee and end table for $100 that I still have. This isn't cheap glass either; it's thick glass that doesn't scratch or chip. New it would probably be over $500.

I've mostly used Craigslist for buying gym and sports equipment (60%+ off retail in near mint condition), but I've sold some good pieces of furniture on Craigslist for what I thought were good deals vs buying new.

There are some scam artists out there, but they usually show themselves quickly. e.g. Recently I was buying a new free weight bench and a guy tried to pull a bait and switch on me. A few days later I found the same bench for $100 less from a reputable seller. My advice is if it smells fishy on Craigslist, just walk away.

[spencgr]

Originally Posted by Joke Insurance

I've never actually shopped through Craigslist. I've always had the predisposition that a ton scam artists use Craigslist. Is that prevalent on there?

The whole process of Craigslist (not the potential scammers) is what turns me off.

"Oh, I love that sofa! What a great price! Well, I have to drive to Woodbridge quickly to get it, but it's worth it!"

Likely Option 1 - you get to Woodbridge and the item is already gone.
Likely Option 2 - you get to Woodbridge and the sellers are nowhere to be found.
Likely Option 3 - you get to Woodbridge and the quality (size, shape, fabric, etc) is not what you expected.

Unlikely Option - you get the "deal" you were looking for.

Personally, I'm fine paying more not having to deal with the above.

[SmartMoney]

You may want to try Consignment Solutions. They have a store in Leesburg and Manassas. They started as a storefront to sell model home furniture......and recently added high end consignments (or better condition). The pieces have scheduled mark downs and they have a huge desk inventory in Leesburg (the larger of the two stores). I've found several pieces in both stores that are valued additions to my home, as well as, some amazing affordable lamps. Stock changes frequently, prices in every range.

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