| Decorating a small living room or den might not allow | | | | Third party sites such as PayPal or Google Payments |
| you to install a full-sized couch but a love seat set can | | | | provide security through their payment sites. If paying |
| fit in the tightest of spaces. And, these smaller pieces | | | | with a credit card directly to the retailer, look for |
| of furniture can make your den or living room have | | | | indications in your browser and the URL that the page |
| that "cozy" feel and still leave you room for a coffee | | | | is secure. |
| table. Here are a few online buying tips to get you | | | | Example: " versus " for the domain URL. Also, secure |
| started. | | | | lock and key in your browser (available on new |
| Taking for granted that you want to shop the web | | | | versions of browsers). |
| first, here are five things to remember about buying | | | | Buying chairs from an individual can also be |
| furniture online. It's a great way to find a bargain on | | | | dangerous...especially if not a local person. It is best to |
| high quality love seats if you keep these tips in mind. | | | | do business through reputable sites such as a eBay! or |
| 1. If the Picture Looks Great.. | | | | These online retailers provide user ratings and pretty |
| Before buying any furniture online, make sure the | | | | much guarantee satisfaction for their users. |
| retailer or individual seller provides adequate photos. It is | | | | 4. The BBB Can Provide You with a Rating or Review |
| difficult to tell what furniture looks like from a distance. | | | | Unless buying from a well-known retailer, check out |
| Look for photos that can be enlarged to see the detail | | | | company reviews by doing searches on the Web. |
| and material of the love seat set. | | | | You can use basic search and type in "has anyone |
| If buying a used love seat and chair set, ask to be | | | | purchased from 'company name here'" or "customer |
| sure the photos are of the actual furniture - not just a | | | | reviews for 'company name'" in Google, Yahoo or Bing |
| manufacturer's picture. This allows you to examine the | | | | engines. |
| love seat for flaws, rips or stains before buying. | | | | Read what others have to say about the quality of |
| 2. Get More Information from the Seller | | | | the sofa as well as how they were treated after the |
| Any big ticket item purchased online should be | | | | sale. How does the company handle complaints or |
| preceded with a few questions. Even if you do not | | | | shipping issues? |
| have a prepared question...think of a few! This will | | | | 5. Go Shopping Online for Your New Furniture (Do Not |
| accomplish two things. One, you will succeed in finding | | | | Limit Your Options) |
| out more details about the love seat set you are | | | | Hasty decisions can hurt. Look around at various sites |
| considering. | | | | to see what styles and colors of love seat sets are |
| Two, you will find out how the company or individual | | | | available. Love seats are made of various materials |
| responds to customer inquiries. Think about it....if the | | | | including leather or suede, microfiber, cloth, etc. |
| seller doesn't help when you want to buy the furniture, | | | | More Styles |
| imagine how you will be treated should you have a | | | | There are sleeper love seats, French Antique style, loft |
| problem with delivery or the actual love seat set when | | | | loveseats, tufted, recliner, and many others. Shopping |
| it arrives! | | | | around at various furniture sites will help you find just |
| 3. Does the Company's Page Look Tacky? | | | | the right set to fit your den or living room decor. |
| If buying from a furniture retailer online, make sure the | | | | Find the best deals on your love seat set by shopping |
| site is professionally designed, easy to maneuver and | | | | multiple sites. Mark them down so you can visit again |
| offers secure ordering features. | | | | once you have narrowed your search. Buy the best |
| These three often indicate a professional company | | | | quality at the lowest price. And, remember to look at |
| instead of a fly-by night website. Most sites take credit | | | | sites with free shipping in order to save even more |
| card payments, but you only want to enter your | | | | money! |
| personal information if the page is secure. | | | | |