Business model of sofa sellers in UK

[Cliphead]

No, but I know what I like (when trying to sit on one of them).

And thus, DFS & Harveys will always have a market...

[AtW]

If they don't have fook all in stock then their overheads should be minimal - margins on such sofas should be next to nothing, yet somehow they make 50% discounts and still clearly making a killing on it.

How long does it take to build a sofa anyway, provided materials are available (which they should be given the price). One week wait should be max - not for common colours either.

[Cliphead]

If they don't have fook all in stock then their overheads should be minimal - margins on such sofas should be next to nothing, yet somehow they make 50% discounts and still clearly making a killing on it.

How long does it take to build a sofa anyway, provided materials are available (which they should be given the price). One week wait should be max - not for common colours either.

Takes 12 weeks for the horse and cart to make it from Romania.

[AtW]

Takes 12 weeks for the horse and cart to make it from Romania.

Good point.

Repost it in this thread.

[Fred Bloggs]

They're rubbish and are made in China.

[Cliphead]

Think yourself lucky. The place I'm in now has the living room upstairs (a converted barn), the spiral staircase is a showstopper for moving furniture so had to remove one window and frame, move the big stuff in by crane.

[d000hg]

Oh dear, you haven't quite understood what style is?

To be fair AtW does have a point. I'd rather have something that is comfortable, than some designer sofa.

[Cliphead]

To be fair AtW does have a point. I'd rather have something that is comfortable, than some designer sofa.

Designer doesn't necessarily mean stylish although I get your point. I tend towards more traditional styles but regardless of that comfort is of course paramount otherwise it's just something to look at or be irritated by.

[MarillionFan]

If they don't have fook all in stock then their overheads should be minimal - margins on such sofas should be next to nothing, yet somehow they make 50% discounts and still clearly making a killing on it.

How long does it take to build a sofa anyway, provided materials are available (which they should be given the price). One week wait should be max - not for common colours either.

See other thread for how Harveys operates.

[Moscow Mule]

Why are you still going to the big stores?

Do some research then pick a local shop/manufacturer.