Anyone bought a sofa from DFS?

[Mr. Peri Peri]

If so what was your experience of them?

About to move in to a new flat and found a nice sofa we want to get from DFS but have read all the horror stories online - might just be a case of people only complaining and not writing about their good experiences?

So what are peoples personal experiences on here?

This is the sofa in question:

http://www.dfs.co.uk/sofas/offers/destiny/

 

[Mr. Peri Peri]

The sofa seems good quality - have seen it in store and it's super comfy. The material seems good quality too like it won't wear out quickly etc.

Not that I am a sofa expert - this will be out first one (other than a tiny 2 seater that is so crap it doesn't count ) - but it seems good for the money. Was just a bit concerned about DFS being rubbish.

 

[Mr. Peri Peri]

Got a DFS sofa, pay the extra to get the foam filled cushioning as its far higher quality over the fibre filled ones. Had mine for 2 years now and there isn't a hint of sag even with my fat arse sitting on it all the time. They will no doubt try and get you to upgrade to it anyway, but its well worth it. Can't fault mine at all.

Don't get the sofa care thing though. Worthless.

How much extra was the foam filling?

Is it like a memory foam type filling?

 

[Mr. Peri Peri]

How did they manage that??

 

[Mr. Peri Peri]

Any suggestions for alternatives or better brands? I actually thought DFS were good until I started looking online.

 

[Mr. Peri Peri]

Do people haggle in DFS?

Good point - not sure. Did you manage to get anything knocked off?

 

[Mr. Peri Peri]

I have seen the exact same sofa on a well known auction site for under £600 as opposed to £900 - the reason for the price difference being stated that they purchase them directly for the manufacturer.

I am just unsure if they will actually be the same as the one we have seen - the picture is identical though.

After looking online it seems haggling would be a worthless attempt.