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| - I am considered a model of seredipity by several of the salespeople due to some crazy business involving me and a painting that I bought for $200.00 at the Rainbow location. Review first, story later.
First off, if you're a buyer, this is the place for you! The sales people really aren't THAT bad, just let them know YOU will find THEM and all will be well. They work on commission so it's kind of expected. Frankly, after some of the furniture stores that I deal with, it's kind of nice to deal with someone who is looking to help me out.
They have a wide range of products, and what's kind of nice is oftentimes you can get a set for bedrooms or other products that happen to come in twos or threes. Some pieces are a little worn, but are priced accordingly and are things like new hardware or whatnot that take little work and money to bring up to speed. Some of them are just full sets sold from other furniture stores or estate sales.
They can be kind of pricey, but if you haunt the place and stop by every so often, you can sometimes find some absolute STEALS. I have several pieces of quality, solid-wood furniture that I have in my house that I'm proud of not just for quality, but for the fact I had money left over to purchase some accessories as well.
Don't get me wrong, there are times when I walk in and walk right out finding nothing or just wishing things were cheaper. But determination can be an asset here!
Are you thinking of selling? Consider that they ARE in business to make money, so there is a heck of a markup between what they pay for it and what they sell it for. If you have the time and availability, sell on Craigslist. If you want it taken care off for a little less of a profit, go to Colleen's and let them take care of it.
So, story: A good friend of mine is a collector of art, (aren't we all...), and while running around Colleen's, I came across a painting that looked like a piece of Louis Sottil's work that I had become familiar with due to my friend, priced at $200 bucks. I scooped it up VERY quickly, shipped it to the East coast and had it estimated. Turns out it was the genuine thing and that it was worth significantly more than that. The sales people couldn't believe it when I returned and told much money I made off of it.
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