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Old 06-22-2015, 12:09 PM
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Been renting for past couple of years . Closing on a New Build in early July .
Need some direction on which store[s] to shop and purchase from .

Also which stores to avoid .

Any direction re: a good sales-person also appreciated .

I have come to enjoy the " Florida / Southern Look --- off-white`s and lighter colored woods et al .

Would like to purchase from a dealer who could have items delivered w/ in 30 days of ordering .
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Old 06-22-2015, 02:11 PM
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We were happy with City Furniture, Kane's and Hudson Furniture. All three delivered within a week.
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Babettes, then Hudsons.
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Another vote for Babettes on 441 going toward Leesburg.
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Stay away from City Furniture--cheap crap--won't hold up in the long run--will probably be history in a few years
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Old 06-22-2015, 03:14 PM
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Kent Furniture, Belleview - north on 27/441 just south of Ocala - Florida style all the way and free delivery to The Villages.

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We had a real bad experience with Babbettes and would not recommend them!!!
The salesman had no clue as to his merchandise and the owner was not willing to accept responsibility for the salesmans mistakes!!!

We ended up ordering the same furniture from The Amish Store in Wildwood and paid $1700 less than it was at Babbettes!!
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Babettes seemed snooty to me, I walked through all areas twice and no one even asked if I needed any assistance. I was one of maybe 5 people in the store. I finally asked someone a question and felt I was bothering them..... Bye bye. Ended up ordering nearly $20k of furniture for our new home from Furnitureland South, ask for Tim O'Brien. They delivered, set up and everything is great! Don't be afraid to give them a look. The day the semi came, they had two other stops within the Villages.... I did have good luck at Hudsons for a few items, ask for Victoria.

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I've had nothing but bad experiences with City Furniture. That rarely have all pieces in stock and the da lay for some pieces can be several months.
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Oops, forgot to mention that the consignment shops like Bargain & Treasures and Nearlee New are well worth looking into. They frequently get the model home furniture from the purchasers.
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Another vote for Kent
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Kent, Babbettes, Whites and Lazy Boy in Ocala.
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