​Main Differences Between Buying Online & Offline Furniture (II/II): Offline Method

In the previous blog we talked about the main benefits of acquiring furniture online. We explained why most of the people are buying their products online and also showed you some of the disadvantages that online methods can have. Now is the time to continue with the next topic which is the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring furniture in a traditional way or as it is also called; offline.

Benefits of acquiring furniture offline

You don’t have to wait for shipping

Of course, buying online is quite comfortable because it is not necessary for you to leave your home, but sometimes we want to bring that beautiful modern sofa to our house the same day we saw it or at least as soon as possible. Therefore, the main benefit of buying furniture offline is that you can take the piece you want home that day. You don’t have to deal with long days of waiting or anxiety problems because you feel that it won’t come.

You can see the furniture real appearance before acquiring it

This is perhaps the most important benefit for most people. Seeing and testing the products personally is very important for those who don't trust too fast. Sometimes if the piece of furniture, such as a modern sofa, does not have a large number of reviews, it is quite difficult to trust that seller and the presentation of the product itself.

This feature offered by buying furniture offline is also relevant when you want to see the precise color of the upholstery of either the chair or sofa that you are thinking of purchasing. Sometimes, the seller's images show an unreal appearance of the product and fail to properly demonstrate the texture of the leather or fabric that the furniture has.

Returns are easier than with online purchases

Having a physical address is very easy to go directly to to make any changes or complaints about the appearance or quality of the product. This advantage is directly related to the first since you should not wait for an answer in your email or deal with an automated system but you can resolve this issue directly with authorized store personnel.

Cons about buying furniture offline

The cons are basically the opposite of the online benefits. For example, the first cons about this method is that you will need to spend more time and gas for visiting the stores where your desired pieces are based. The second one is that you can only make your purchases on the day because usually these stores don't work 24/7. The third one is that stores are generally rented and that cost is added into the furniture cost. And the last one is that you can’t see all the stock they have available in a matter of seconds.

So in conclusion, if you are not very comfortable with either method, we recommend that you select stores like Manhattan Home Design where you can buy parts online and offline. So you will not have to worry about security or appearance problems if you already have a physical and electronic address.