Shitty american quality
May 5th 2006, 4:01 pm
#1
Mr. Grumpy
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Shitty american quality
I just found on the Pottery Barn bed i purchased a few weeks back that some kind of veneer is lifting from the frame
Excerpt from the web
'Each piece is framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain'
I'm not too happy at paying over 2k for a bed (excluding a mattress) which is advertised as stained solid mahogany but is actually veneered.
Load of ******* shit
They are replacing it, but still
Excerpt from the web
'Each piece is framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain'
I'm not too happy at paying over 2k for a bed (excluding a mattress) which is advertised as stained solid mahogany but is actually veneered.
Load of ******* shit
They are replacing it, but still
May 5th 2006, 4:04 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
'Each piece is framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain'
However, in the sentence above, the latter 'mahogany' is a colour, not the wood and they might make the same claim about the first use of the word.
Was the bed made in the US?
Could you get the same bed for a thousand squid in the UK?
Here is some quality furniture IMHO:
www.thomasmoser.com
May 5th 2006, 4:06 pm
#3
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Sue them for deceptive trade.
However, in the sentence above, the latter 'mahogany' is a colour, not the wood and they might make the same claim about the first use of the word.
Was the bed made in the US?
Could you get the same bed for a thousand squid in the UK?
Here is some quality furniture IMHO:
www.thomasmoser.com
However, in the sentence above, the latter 'mahogany' is a colour, not the wood and they might make the same claim about the first use of the word.
Was the bed made in the US?
Could you get the same bed for a thousand squid in the UK?
Here is some quality furniture IMHO:
www.thomasmoser.com
May 5th 2006, 4:06 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
I just found on the Pottery Barn bed i purchased a few weeks back that some kind of veneer is lifting from the frame
Excerpt from the web
'Each piece is framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain'
I'm not too happy at paying over 2k for a bed (excluding a mattress) which is advertised as stained solid mahogany but is actually veneered.
Load of ******* shit
They are replacing it, but still
Excerpt from the web
'Each piece is framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain'
I'm not too happy at paying over 2k for a bed (excluding a mattress) which is advertised as stained solid mahogany but is actually veneered.
Load of ******* shit
They are replacing it, but still
May 5th 2006, 4:08 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by ladygwennie
write to the better business bureau!
So that's either a real solid mahogany wood bed as promised, or $6k back to Dave.
May 5th 2006, 4:11 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by snowbunny
DPTA is treble damages here in Texas.
damn ,i never thought too much of pottery barn myself, seriously should make big complaints and look into maybe suing, its misinformation.
May 5th 2006, 4:23 pm
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Mr. Grumpy
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Re: Shitty american quality
This is the full text
Our Hudson Bed exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain. With its tall headboard and thick side rails, it makes a dramatic centerpiece for the master suite. Now when you purchase a Bed & Dresser Set, you’ll save $75–$100 on the delivery surcharge.
and this is the URL
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.c...all&gids=p5875
Could I reasonably expect it to be solid or veneered?
When it says framed, i would think that everything would be solid apart from the panelling - is this reasonable of me?
Our Hudson Bed exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain. With its tall headboard and thick side rails, it makes a dramatic centerpiece for the master suite. Now when you purchase a Bed & Dresser Set, you’ll save $75–$100 on the delivery surcharge.
and this is the URL
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.c...all&gids=p5875
Could I reasonably expect it to be solid or veneered?
When it says framed, i would think that everything would be solid apart from the panelling - is this reasonable of me?
May 5th 2006, 4:24 pm
#8
Mr. Grumpy
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Sue them for deceptive trade.
However, in the sentence above, the latter 'mahogany' is a colour, not the wood and they might make the same claim about the first use of the word.
Was the bed made in the US?
Could you get the same bed for a thousand squid in the UK?
Here is some quality furniture IMHO:
www.thomasmoser.com
However, in the sentence above, the latter 'mahogany' is a colour, not the wood and they might make the same claim about the first use of the word.
Was the bed made in the US?
Could you get the same bed for a thousand squid in the UK?
Here is some quality furniture IMHO:
www.thomasmoser.com
May 5th 2006, 4:25 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
This is the full text
Our Hudson Bed exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain. With its tall headboard and thick side rails, it makes a dramatic centerpiece for the master suite. Now when you purchase a Bed & Dresser Set, you’ll save $75–$100 on the delivery surcharge.
and this is the URL
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.c...all&gids=p5875
Could I reasonably expect it to be solid or veneered?
When it says framed, i would think that everything would be solid apart from the panelling - is this reasonable of me?
Our Hudson Bed exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain. With its tall headboard and thick side rails, it makes a dramatic centerpiece for the master suite. Now when you purchase a Bed & Dresser Set, you’ll save $75–$100 on the delivery surcharge.
and this is the URL
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.c...all&gids=p5875
Could I reasonably expect it to be solid or veneered?
When it says framed, i would think that everything would be solid apart from the panelling - is this reasonable of me?
COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION
Frame is solid mahogany; side rails, and headboard and footboard panels are mahogany veneer over mahogany lumber core. Mahogany-stained finish with lacquer sealant is part of an 11-step finishing process.
May 5th 2006, 4:25 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
This is the full text
Our Hudson Bed exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain. With its tall headboard and thick side rails, it makes a dramatic centerpiece for the master suite. Now when you purchase a Bed & Dresser Set, you’ll save $75–$100 on the delivery surcharge.
and this is the URL
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.c...all&gids=p5875
Could I reasonably expect it to be solid or veneered?
When it says framed, i would think that everything would be solid apart from the panelling - is this reasonable of me?
Our Hudson Bed exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain. With its tall headboard and thick side rails, it makes a dramatic centerpiece for the master suite. Now when you purchase a Bed & Dresser Set, you’ll save $75–$100 on the delivery surcharge.
and this is the URL
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.c...all&gids=p5875
Could I reasonably expect it to be solid or veneered?
When it says framed, i would think that everything would be solid apart from the panelling - is this reasonable of me?
COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION
Frame is solid mahogany; side rails, and headboard and footboard panels are mahogany veneer over mahogany lumber core. Mahogany-stained finish with lacquer sealant is part of an 11-step finishing process.
May 5th 2006, 4:25 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
thanks for the link
May 5th 2006, 4:26 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
The devil is in the detail.....
COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION
Frame is solid mahogany; side rails, and headboard and footboard panels are mahogany veneer over mahogany lumber core. Mahogany-stained finish with lacquer sealant is part of an 11-step finishing process.
COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION
Frame is solid mahogany; side rails, and headboard and footboard panels are mahogany veneer over mahogany lumber core. Mahogany-stained finish with lacquer sealant is part of an 11-step finishing process.
May 5th 2006, 4:27 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
This is the full text
Our Hudson Bed exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain. With its tall headboard and thick side rails, it makes a dramatic centerpiece for the master suite. Now when you purchase a Bed & Dresser Set, you’ll save $75–$100 on the delivery surcharge.
and this is the URL
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.c...all&gids=p5875
Could I reasonably expect it to be solid or veneered?
When it says framed, i would think that everything would be solid apart from the panelling - is this reasonable of me?
Our Hudson Bed exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Framed in solid mahogany and finished with deep paneling and a hand-applied mahogany stain. With its tall headboard and thick side rails, it makes a dramatic centerpiece for the master suite. Now when you purchase a Bed & Dresser Set, you’ll save $75–$100 on the delivery surcharge.
and this is the URL
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.c...all&gids=p5875
Could I reasonably expect it to be solid or veneered?
When it says framed, i would think that everything would be solid apart from the panelling - is this reasonable of me?
May 5th 2006, 4:29 pm
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Re: Shitty american quality
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Great minds.
