Bar Stools-Compare and Save Online


by Jennifer Akre - Date: 2006-12-06 - Word Count: 442 Share This!

When it comes to shopping online, there are limits that many of us are not willing to cross. Sure, buying a pair of shoes and saving half off the price you might pay to go down to the mall and get the same pair-well, that is a safe purchase because we presumably already know our shoe size and feel pretty confident that we can ship them back if they don't fit. But, when it comes to traditional bar stools or other furniture purchases, the idea of shopping online for the best prices may not be an option many of us would be willing to try at this time.

After all, what happens if you buy a set of stools that are barely tall enough to get your head above the bar? There are a lot of online retailers who tend to have very strict return policies and you certainly don't want to get caught with a set of classic bar stools designed for giants, now do you? But, with their low overhead and superior selection of merchandise, online retailers are often the best place to go shopping for just about anything-so what is a person to do??

Online merchants are able to offer a very wide array of choices for buyers because they are not limited by the amount of floor space a traditional retailer is. However, just like any business, online companies are not going to do very well unless they make the customers happy which is why most do offer returns on merchandise. Whether looking for pub tables or the stools that accompany them, there will typically be some kind of return policy and the most you may have to pay for is a restocking fee.

Only specialized pieces of furniture will require a restocking fee if returned but don't be afraid to ask the merchant via e-mail if such a policy exists on the beautiful bar stools you are looking to buy. Typically, such restocking fees apply to larger, more specialized, pieces of furniture but it never hurts to ask. If the merchant does not respond in a timely manner, simply move on to the next until you find an online retailer that is both responsive and genuinely interested in customer satisfaction.

When you find the right online retailer, they should be able to help you with decorative questions and even be helpful in choosing the best and most stylish bar stools for your home. Just remember, cheaper prices should not mean cheaper or non-existent customer service. Online retailers can offer lower prices because of low overhead but they should be available for any questions you have before, during, and after a purchase-always!


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