From: paj3@cornell.edu (pj)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Furniture Advice
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:17:12 GMT

I am an Ashley couch owner.  I've had the couch for 5 years now, and it's 
still looking exactly the way it did when it was new.  The pillows have held 
up beautifully; they're still plump and in shape.  I have had two cats, and 
there are no signs of them on my couch, (taupe color).  The couch was 
treated with Stainmaster, a product used by Ashley when I bought it, and I 
have not had to clean the couch yet.  I'm a very happy Ashley consumer.

Just my 2 bits ...
  --  pj



In article <1122581434.937761.305320@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>, "nshravan" 
 wrote:
Hi Dan,
   You are the person we are looking for! We are in fact looking at the
same line (the Mocha color though). Your thoughts also make a lot of
sense and reflect the state of mind we are in right now. We wanted
something comfortable, decent looking and moderately priced. If it
isn't too much trouble we had a couple more questions for you:
  1. Did you pick up your furniture right away or did you have to wait
for it to be delivered at home? The reason I ask is because I've heard
that Ashley's is supposed to be notoriously late if the item is not in
stock at the retailer.
  2. We had with a little concern about the cushions maintaining shape.
I guess its too early to tell, but do you notice anything apart from
normal wear and tear on them?
Thanks,
Shravan