The Home Furnishing Review

Archive for January, 2008

Samsung 50″ Plasma HDTV

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Price: $1,399.99

Consumer: Homemakers/Families/Homeowners

The purpose of the Samsung 50″ plasma HDTV is for entertainment.

Pros: Now is the time to upgrade your smaller television for this quality Samsung 50″ plasma high definition television set, and at this price, you can afford to do just that!  Samsung offers this HDTV package with all the features your family is sure to love, making it an immediate hit in your home.  No matter if you are watching in bright sunlight, Samsung’s Filter Bright antireflection technology keeps the picture amazingly crisp and clear.  You can see every shadowy detail and all of the natural rich color, even in moonlight scenes with HDTV’s 15,000:1 contrast ration and its 18-bit video technology.  Add Energy Star compliance to this HDTV and you not only save money on the television, but on your next electric bill as well!  Value conscious shoppers will love the added benefits to this 50″ television.

Cons: Sears has been in the retail business for a great many years and they have earned a reputation as a retailer that is honest and dependable. I can find no cons associated with Sears or with the Samsung 50″ Plasma HDTV.

Guarantee: If you are not satisfied with a purchase from Sears, return your purchase in its original packaging, with your original packing slip and sears.com Order Confirmation E-mail Receipt within 90 days of your purchase, 30 days for Home Electronics and Mattresses for a refund or exchange. If you are not satisfied with your purchase after these time periods, let Sears know because they do make exceptions to these time limits.

Value for money: Sears offers this quality Samsung 50″ plasma HDTV at an excellent price.

Where to buy: Samsung 50″ Plasma HDTV

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Breakfast Bar with Two Stools

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Price: $129.99

Consumer: Homemakers/Families/Homeowners

The purpose of the Breakfast Bar with Two Stools is to provide food preparation and seating in a small kitchen area.

Pros: This delightful breakfast bar with two stools is designed to be portable and fit into any small space.  The two bar stools are 24″ high and store inside the table to make this possible.  When the table is folded up, it measures 29 3/4″ wide by 15″ deep by 32 1/2″ high.  It also provides two drawers and two towel bars. When the leaf is up, the table extends to 32″ deep, making an ideal seating area for two, or providing additional areas for food preparation and storage.  Offered in a white base with a solid wood top or with a natural wood base and solid wood top, this table and stools will fit the bill perfectly for any small area in your home.  

Cons: Sears has been in the retail business for a great many years and they have earned a reputation as a retailer that is honest and dependable. I can find no cons associated with Sears or with the Breakfast Bar with Two Stools. 

Guarantee: If you are not satisfied with a purchase from Sears, return your purchase in its original packaging, with your original packing slip and sears.com Order Confirmation E-mail Receipt within 90 days of your purchase, 30 days for Home Electronics and Mattresses for a refund or exchange. If you are not satisfied with your purchase after these time periods, let Sears know because they do make exceptions to these time limits.

Value for money:  Sears offers this quality Breakfast Bar with Two Stools at an excellent price, and it is a very good value.

Where to buy: Breakfast Bar with Two Stools

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Pangaea Black Folding Iron Woven Garden Chair

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Pangaea Black Folding Iron Woven Garden Chair - FM-HV0021

Price: $156.39

Consumer: Homemakers/Families

The purpose of the Folding Garden Chair is to provide seating on the patio or lawn.

Pros: This quality lawn product will complete any patio or garden furniture set that you currently own with its beauty of wrought iron and woven rattan.  A simple flip of the wrist and this sturdy handmade chair folds completely flat for easy storage during the off season or if you need to move it.  The powder coated iron finish protects the bench from rusting when it is left out of doors during inclement weather and is weather resistant year-round.  Handwoven rattan is perfectly matched to the wrought iron frame of this chair, allowing it to match any furniture that you currently have with style.  The cushion is unbleached natural cotton and can be removed and washed in your machine; and the wrought iron can be easily wiped down with a damp cloth, making it an item that requires very limited care.

Cons: Absolute Home does seem to make returning unsuitable merchandise a bit of a problem. I like easy, no-questions-asked return policies. However, the Black Folding Iron Woven Garden Chair appears to be a very good product and I can find no fault with it. 

Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction. To return a product, you must call Absolute Home (tool free number given) for a Return Authorization number.  You may only request an RA# within 30 days after you receive shipment.  Returns without an RA# may be refused and/or subject to a 50% restocking fee.

Value for money:  Absolute Home offers this beautiful woven chair at a discount from its list price of $169.99, making it a good value.

Where to buy:
Pangaea Black Folding Iron Woven Garden Chair

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Pangaea Folding Iron Patio Garden Chair

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Pangaea Folding Iron Patio Garden Chair - FM-NT0017 / FM-NT0017-K

Price: $119.59

Consumer: Homemakers/Families

The purpose of the Folding Iron Patio Garden Chair is to provide additional seating.

Pros: Most gardens and patios can use additional seating for those large barbecues and gatherings that always happen unexpectedly during the summer.  A simple flip of the wrist folds this sturdy handmade wrought iron chair down for easy storage during the off season or for moving, and they require no tools to break them down or set them back up.  These chairs have been manufactured from recycled wrought iron and are therefore environmentally friendly.  The powder-coated wrought iron is weather resistant and won’t rust, whether they are left outside in the rain or not.  These beautiful chairs can also be used indoors for additional seating during parties or large family gatherings.  The unbleached natural cotton covers are removable and can be washed and dried in your machine, and the wrought iron can be wiped down with a damp cloth for easy care.

Cons: Absolute Home does seem to make returning unsuitable merchandise a bit of a problem. I like easy, no-questions-asked return policies. However, the Folding Iron Patio Garden Chair appears to be a very good product and I can find no fault with it. 

Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction. To return a product, you must call Absolute Home (tool free number given) for a Return Authorization number.  You may only request an RA# within 30 days after you receive shipment.  Returns without an RA# may be refused and/or subject to a 50% restocking fee.

Value for money:  Absolute Home offers this quality folding chair at a savings over it usual list price of $129.99, making it a good value.

Where to buy:
Pangaea Folding Iron Patio Garden Chair

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