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| Posted by: host |
9/7/2009 7:12 PM |
With the popularity of wholesale items these days, it is no wonder that people turn to the local upholstery supply store when they want to make old pieces look new again. Just about any upholstery supply store will carry a wide variety of styles and textures suitable for upholstering furniture. However, there is an art to getting a real bargain in these types of stores. Here are a few hints to help you get the best price on your supply materials.
With the popularity of wholesale items these days, it is no wonder that people turn to the local upholstery supply store when they want to make old pieces look new again. Just about any upholstery supply store will carry a wide variety of styles and textures suitable for upholstering furniture. However, there is an art to getting a real bargain in these types of stores. Here are a few hints to help you get the best price on your supply materials.
Just about every supply store purchases their materials in bulk, which means there is usually a substantial markup on the ticket price. With this fact in mind, you can often negotiate a discount off the marked price, if you spot a material that is really to your liking. Always start with something rather low and see if the owner is willing to dicker over the final price. Often you can get as much as forty percent off the ticketed price. Rest assured the owner is probably still making a profit off the material, plus he knows you will be back the next time you need something from an upholstery supply store. A happy customer means more business in the future.
If you are not the type to haggle over the price, look around for a discount table. Often sections of material that are only available in small lots, or that have not moved very quickly will be discounted. Chances are if your upholstery project is a small one, you can find a great deal on the bargain table.
Another way to maximize the bargain is to take a friend along and find a style and pattern that would be right for both of you to use for a project. A larger order often can entice even the most hardhearted of proprietors to discount the price at least a small amount. You and your friend can always divide up the material once you leave the upholstery supply store.
Getting a good deal at your local upholstery supply store is not difficult to do. With some planning and a beguiling attitude, you can be sure to come away with something that is ideal for your upholstery project. |
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