MFI - why they will go bust!
06 May 2006, 06:57 PM
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MFI - why they will go bust!
Been to MFI today, against my better judgement, because they were total crap 20 years ago ......... however, give then a chance lewis!
Anyway, found a very nice recliner chair I fancy ...... 'How much is delivery' I ask. As the poster on the wall doesn't cover the cost of the item I may be purchasing, an error on their own poster!
Doesn't bode well, however - give them a chance.
"Don't know Sir, let me ask" says teen assistant
He returns, "£25'ish Sir"
"ish?" I say ...... "why 'ish? ...... never mind, what is the delivery time?"
"2, 3 or maybe 4 weeks Sir, but not longer than 6 weeks"
WTF???
So, my conclusion is as it was 20 years ago ......... they are utter, utter ****e at customer service - and they haven't even got my money yet!
They should have gone bust 20 years ago - how are they hanging on??
Anyway - anyone recommend a good place to buy a quality reclining chair?
Pete
Anyway, found a very nice recliner chair I fancy ...... 'How much is delivery' I ask. As the poster on the wall doesn't cover the cost of the item I may be purchasing, an error on their own poster!
Doesn't bode well, however - give them a chance."Don't know Sir, let me ask" says teen assistant
He returns, "£25'ish Sir"
"ish?" I say ...... "why 'ish? ...... never mind, what is the delivery time?"
"2, 3 or maybe 4 weeks Sir, but not longer than 6 weeks"
WTF???
So, my conclusion is as it was 20 years ago ......... they are utter, utter ****e at customer service - and they haven't even got my money yet!
They should have gone bust 20 years ago - how are they hanging on??
Anyway - anyone recommend a good place to buy a quality reclining chair?
Pete
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IKEA has made it affordable to make your house look nice. I have loads of stuff from there, but it's almost disposable...
For real quality, we've gone to a local retailer. For our new house, we have on order a solid walnut dining table with cream leather chairs. It's different and I couldn't see us getting something that quality from IKEA, but I wouldn't go there to get it.
IKEA is what it is. Even posh people go there....
For real quality, we've gone to a local retailer. For our new house, we have on order a solid walnut dining table with cream leather chairs. It's different and I couldn't see us getting something that quality from IKEA, but I wouldn't go there to get it.
IKEA is what it is. Even posh people go there....
06 May 2006, 08:20 PM
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well said, Clare... nothing wrong with Ikea kit.. it serves a purpose.. is bloody good if youve young kids around as no matter how careful they are things will get wrecked and as you said... it IS to a degree disposable..
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i bought a cheap canvas and wood wardrobe for the spare room and everybody thought it was from ikea 
errr no, it was half the price of ikea stuff and i got it from a "no frills diy store" £17.99
6 months later and its still up
bargin
errr no, it was half the price of ikea stuff and i got it from a "no frills diy store" £17.99
6 months later and its still up
bargin
06 May 2006, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
Bought my eldest a leather recliner from B&Q for his room, just after Christmas, for £99. can't go wrong at that, it's nice too.
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06 May 2006, 09:33 PM
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Hmmmmmm, yes, well I'm looking at the £700-£1000 market ......
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As you yourself say Pete, fools and their money! If you saw how easy they are to manufacture and the mark up you certainly wouldn't pay that sort of money!
Maz
06 May 2006, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
Sorry to butt in James (hello BTW) I was about to ask the same! A nice pocket sprung with memory foam absolute bliss!
06 May 2006, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
Lol! I have used that pun so many times James, I think you have all the credentials of a top bed salesman!
06 May 2006, 09:58 PM
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I think I may have to do some time on the shop floor as it happens - policy apparently to win the respect of the staff. I'll have to get a Top Man suit and some hair gel
06 May 2006, 10:01 PM
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as you can talk confidently with knowledge of products you will customers over.
Good to know I will be in safe and educated hands when I enter your emporium.
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06 May 2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by unclebuck
erm... yea.... you will....
Good to know I will be in safe and educated hands when I enter your emporium.
Good to know I will be in safe and educated hands when I enter your emporium.
06 May 2006, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
Yup, honesty and integrity another two very important qualities required in my line of work.
06 May 2006, 10:14 PM
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Which you and your brother have in spades Maz. So are you still in the business?
