Thanks for the refferals!

Hello David,

I received two emails from potential customers asking about the quality of your furniture. The first one was from D. Douglas. The second was from Gracie, and Hector. I'm 99% sure they'll buy your furniture. They were a bit skeptical at first. I reassured them by saying you won't go wrong with Bari furniture. I'm pretty confident they'll both make the purchase from you. Both potential buyers are from Arizona. I was more than happy to help you out. We truly enjoy the furniture you sold us!! Thanks, David. Continued success to you, and Bari. I wish I could say the same for me in this forsaken economy!
Take care. T. Van Dieren Peoria, AZ

Bari: Love My Leather Furniture

Good Afternoon,
My Tuscany antique brown sofa group arrived Sunday morning. I was somewhat worried that I was not able to touch and sit on something before I purchased it, but based on your testimonials, I decided to take a chance. I was really amazed at the quality and beauty of the leather. I just built a log home and have been to many home-shows and furniture showrooms up and down the east coast looking for a sofa group that would do my home proud. For the high quality leather and workmanship, I usually find just one sofa priced in the 6K-7K range. I purchased 2 sofas, a chair and an ottoman, for half that price from Bari. I have to say that the leather and the workmanship of these pieces are second to none, right down to the feet of the sofa which are larger and more robust than many I have seen. The group is absolutely stunning! Everything was packed well! I could not be more pleased and have already had so many people shocked at what I DID NOT pay for these! THANK YOU THANK YOU! I have to admit I am a little afraid to recommend you to my friends, because I don't want them getting the same sofas as me, but I will anyway with the caveat that they have to get a different style! :-)
Michele G. Stafford, VA

Great experience with Bari

Here's another feedback from a very happy customer:
Hello David,

Tom Van Dieren here from Peoria, AZ. Well, we finally were able to receive the Andulus Couch, and Love Seat. It was exactly as described. My wife and I truly love the comfort, and quality of the two pieces. If you need a referral for customers, I have no problem in recommending you, and Bari Furniture!! Please give them my email address. I have no problem with that. As soon as we are finished with our room, I'll send you pictures of the furniture that goes wonderfully with our new Maple flooring. We're waiting on our wood window treatments. Should be a few weeks from now.

I remember reading one of your customers saying, "If I didn't sell cars for a living, I'd be selling Bari furniture!" Being in sales for over thirty years myself, I can say the same thing. Thanks to all your customers on Ebay, that I contacted in order to prove to me, that your product is truly high quality.... They were ALL correct.

1. The most important: EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. David, Great job, excellent communication!! Great and quick responses to all my queries. 
2. Excellent product. Selling a couch over the internet has to be a (PITA) Pain in the A_ _. Referrals, word of mouth!!
3. Honesty. PERIOD.

Thank you for everything, David. It's been a pleasure working with you. 

Tom & Meg Van Dieren
Peoria, Arizona

Testimonial

A new testimonial from one of our recent customers who purchased the Andalo Collection:


Thank you for your prompt attention in sending replacement cushions. You and your company are a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend Bari Furniture and their excellent customer service group.
L. Deconinck

And from the Clawson's who purchased the Trieste said:


We received our furniture and we are very pleased at the quality, beauty, and the great smell of new leather. The delivery went great. One guy busted his buns and we gave him a good tip.
Thanks again and I have spread the word already about your company.
M. Clawson

Eight Way Hand Tied Seating Systems: are they the best?

It seems whenever a store wants to justify the high cost of a sofa, loveseat or chair, they will invariably say that that set has an eight way hand tied seating system and that this is very expensive and the best seating system and thus the high cost. Is this true?
Well, it is and it isn't so let's dissect the truth from the well, let's say, urban legend.
Before answering whether it's the best or not, you have to first determine what kind of 8 way hand tied you are talking about. That's right; there's not one but two types of 8 way hand tied. Salesperson didn't tell you that did he? The first type is the traditional 8 way hand tied. It is built right into the deck (or bottom) of the frame. As such, the coils are attached directly to the frame. Then, each steel coil is tied at eight points to the surrounding springs so that they move together to give great support. Each piece of furniture has a unique pattern of springs, tied at different heights, designed to provide the best support and the most comfortable sit. These coils are very similar to the coils in a mattress and as such give great support. It's all done by hand and it is very labor intensive.

So, what about the other kind of eight way hand tied? Well, since manufacturers and retailers know that most Americans believe that eight way is the best, they sought out a way to do it for a little less and still give the comfort and quality of an 8 way system.. What they developed is a drop in system of coils. What does that mean? If you can imagine, they litterly build a square box and put the coils inside the box and then attach it to the frame deck of the furniture.  Is this bad? No, it is still a good seating system and very comfortable.  Would we reccomend owning a set of furniture with a drop in 8 way system? Yes.

We just feel that it's important to note that there are two types and for you to let your salesperson know that you understand the difference.

How can you tell which is which? The simplest way is to ask how is this 8 way system constructed? If they do not know or can't explain it as simply as we've just done, you need to do your own research. Check with the manufacturer or distributor. In most cases, they will have a website that should tell you, especially if it's the original 8 way hand tied.

Now the most important part: the answer to the question. Is 8 way hand tied the best seating system for furniture? No, it is not. But it is one of the three best. If you get a set with a genuine eight way hand tied seating system, you will have a seating system that is of the highest quality and comfort for years to come. An 8 way hand tied system, a Pirelli seating system and some but not all sinuous spring seating systems are equal in both quality and support. We will address sinuous and Pirelli in later blogs.

Discount Leather Furniture

Nothing says elegance like a piece of leather furniture. Quality and designer style are adjectives used to describe sofas and chairs covered in this exquisite material. There are several reasons beyond style and ambiance that make leather such a popular consumer choice for homes today and with a little information, consumers will be glad that they made this selection for years to come. So, if the feel of natural rawhide that has been perfected with softening processes is calling, then read on and discover why this is such a good purchase and how to get the most of the pieces chosen.

First and foremost, the bottom line for buying leather furniture is that it is just basically, a good investment. This natural material is much more durable than the standard fabrics found on sofas and upholstered chairs on the market. Some manufacturers claim that rawhide is up to four times stronger than man-made fabrics, lasting for years to come. Even families with children will find that this material stands the test of spills, climbing, and all sorts of rough-housing activities. Man made materials and fabrics may be difficult to keep clean, but the pieces made of these natural products clean up with a damp cloth, easily. When purchasing true, all natural hide, the life of the furniture can last for generations. The only repair that may be needed is wood work on legs and accessories or cushions that may need to be refilled at some point. Like a favorite and quality leather coat, a sofa covered in this material will only improve with age.

Leather furniture is in such great demand, there are numerous discount leather furniture resources selling this high-quality product at great savings.

This natural material also works well in a variety of style designs. Today's manufacturers are making sofas, love seats, and chairs to match just about any aesthetic scheme. Small, modular pieces are dyed in colors that fit into the cozy cottage look, and large-scale, masculine items are manufactured for the dark and rich feel of a formal library. Consumers do not have to assume that the choice of processed hide is solely for formal or large ornate rooms anymore. There is a piece of furniture in this product for every room in the home! It will be a good idea to measure the square footage of a room before buying any piece, especially a sofa. All sitting pieces should reflect the scale of the room and the over-all size of the home.

When purchasing a piece of leather furniture, be sure and have facts about natural hide in tow. The material covering the sofa or chair should be top-grain, which is the best level. Top-grain will generally cost a little more, but there are discount leather furniture places that offer it at affordable prices. Top grain means that the piece covering the object is whole, and not split with other portions of hide attached. Split sections will not wear as long and may require more maintenance than top-grain. There are also different color dying processes for leather goods. The aniline process of dying is completed in a drum that allows for the richest color presentation and yields the softest material. Semi-aniline is drum dyed as well, but a protective coating is added at the end of the process. And, pigmented hide is colored with dyes that have been applied to the surface. Pigmented process will offer the best protection, but will not be as soft to touch.

There are many resources for buying discount leather furniture. Most community and retail showrooms keep several grades of hide covered pieces on their floors, offering a diverse price range. There are even furniture stores that specialize in leather pieces. The Internet can be a great place to conduct comparison-shopping when looking for just the right sofa or love seat at affordable pricing. Just be sure to ask about how the hide has been processed and about the stability of the furniture frame. Also, speak with salesmen or Internet customer service reps about guarantees and return policies, should a sofa not work properly, or prove to be in poor quality condition.

When buying discount leather furniture, keep in mind how God has provided for the every need of His people. He even provided the first natural-skin clothing for Adam and Eve. In Genesis we find the account of the fall of man, and how God himself then provided the first sacrifice and the actual clothes for Adam and Eve to cover themselves with. "Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them." (Genesis 4:21) It will not be a silly thing to offer up praises to God in thanks for a new sofa, chair, or any other necessity. He is the maker of all things.

In review, we've found that buying leather furniture may be the answer to many different furniture needs. However, consumers should take their time in determining what style and what quality of pieces will best suite their families. Discount leather furniture may be a great buy, but consumers will need to carefully inspect all pieces before purchasing to assure that they are getting a product that reflects the price.

Article Courtesy of: ChristiaNet.com

The Best Leather for Pets and Kids

February 7, 2008

A common question that we get is which is the best leather for furniture when you have pets and or kids?

The answer may surprise you….

First, virtually ALL leather is good for kids and pets compared to virtually all fabrics for the very reason that you would choose leather for your car seats over fabric. Leather is less likely to stain, tear or smell. While nothing is impossible to mess up, leather will stand the test of time far greater than most fabrics.

If you go to your local store, most salespeople are going to tell you that a protected leather is going to be the best for high traffic/wear environments. What’s sometimes confusing is that they are not always clear on what they mean by “protected” and in some cases their lack of clarity is intentional.

Why? Well, it’s to their advantage to be confusing in case you ever have a problem they can say, “Oh, we meant the OTHER kind of protected leather”. So, what are the different kinds?

The first is what is traditionally a protected leather. This is a leather that, in the dying process, is finished so that it is very hard to scratch. It can be a corrected leather or a top grain and have this protective finish. Now, this does not make it impervious to wear and tear but it does make it very durable.

The second type of protection is an after market product that is applied to the leather, usually with a Teflon coating that makes the leather very hard to stain and very easy to clean. Most stores will sell this type of product for $30-$50 or include an extended warranty that covers tears and stains for 5 years at a cost of $100 per piece or $200-$300 for a full set of furniture. (Please note: no matter what the salesperson tells you, these plans typically cover stains and tears only. Pet damages and scratches are almost never covered.)

Obviuosly, combining these two ‘protections” will give you the best of both worlds.

There is another kind of leather that is also very good for kids and pets and we are often surprised that salespeople don’t recommend this leather. It’s called a pull-up leather and although you may not know the name, you have almost certainly seen it many times. A pull-up leather is one where when you scratch it with your finger, the mark shows and then can be rubbed back into the leather. The most common example is a bomber jacket which of course shows the marks of use over time and these marks blend in to give that great broken in look that is so great about nice leathers.

The reason this is good for pets and kids? Well, simply, they help get that broken in look faster. And because the leather is supposed to show the scratches, a lot less anxiety for their parents along the way. They blend right in like they’re supposed to. And pull ups can use the after market products also to give you the double layer of protection, something we highly recommend.

The only leather furniture that we can say immediately should not be considered is a suede or nubuck leather. These leathers absorb water, smells, and pretty much anything else. Thankfully, very few leather furniture pieces come in this type of leather.

Aside from those, the great appeal of leather furniture is that as long as you take care of it, a quality set of leather furniture will last years and if built well, decades.