This End Up Furniture
Eric Maiwald
in 1988 and they are still holding up even after three moves. These
are not the new line of furniture but the original stuff.
The reason we purchased from them was mostly due to the price - we were
poor starving newlyweds at the time and cost was a major factor in
everything.
In general pine furiture will be less expensive than hardwoods such as
Oak, Cherry, Maple, etc. That does not necessarily make it cheaper.
Also, in general (depending on a lot of variables including the finish),
pine will not hold up as well as the hardwoods since it is a soft wood.
For my money, TEU furniture is a reasonable buy if you like the style.
If not, go somewhere else.
Eric
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Deirdre Maloy
chairs made mostly of pine that date back to the last century and have
had five generations of my family sitting on them. If you take care of
it, pine will last as long or longer than you will.
TEU furniture is a good value and, for the price, well-constructed. As
far as I'm concerned, they give you the most bang for the bucks on the
lower end furniture lines (but I'm one of those who *will not* buy
particle-board furniture, even with teak veneer).
If you don't mind doing it, you can have it shipped to your nearest store
rather than to your house and pay a lower shipping charge.
_Deirdre
Subject: This End Up Furniture
From: Clare Chu, cl...@shell.portal.com
In article <2p51hb$2...@news1.svc.portal.com> Clare Chu,
cl...@shell.portal.com writes:
>
> I'm thinking of buying a sofabed, chair, dining table etc.
>from This End Up of the Wood's End type and am wondering if
>anyone has any experience with them. The Wood's End
>furniture is their new line and doesn't have a lifetime
>warranty. It only has a 5 year warranty. It is made
>of yellow pine which the saleslady says is more durable
>than white pine. However I thought pine is on the low
>end as far as furniture is concerned. How well will
>it hold up, especially the sofabed?
>
> Apparently the furniture is only availble from This
>End Up stores and not from any other store. So they
>charge a 6% shipping fee. I thought this was unreasonable
>since the other furniture stores I went to only charge
>$30 even if you buy more than one piece. In fact one
>store my husband went to gave him free delivery, free
>taxes, and even lowered the price since he was buying
>a lot of stuff. They also have a lifetime warranty
>on the sofa frames.
>
> Does anyone think the Wood's End furniture is worth it
>(considering the delivery fee). If it were durable and
>lasts a long time then I'd be willing to pay the extra
>fee. So I'm wondering if anyone has anything to say
>about the furniture.
>
>Thanks, Clare
>cl...@shell.portal.com
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Deirdre Maloy, Metro Information Services, Raleigh NC
"My employer pays me for my opinions; you get them free."
Doug Brunner
any sort. It takes a ding, easily. It also splinters. Now, don't get
me wrong. Pine does have it's place in furniture. Usually heavy pieces
like Bed Head Boards and Picnic Tables. However, for any type
of higher line Living Room Furniture, I don't recommend it. Unless
you like the "Paul Bunyon" look. Pine in areas where it can be struck,
or nicked, is something that I don't recommend. Even if it's treated with
some type of hardening resin, like Danish Oil.
If you want something with a light color, I'd suggest either Oak or Ash.
For something a little darker, stained Oak or Cherry. Really dark, Walnut.
One quick hint. If you go with a soft wood, like pine, for furniture, there's a
quick fix for small dents. Take a wet washcloth and place it on the dent. Cover
this with Aluminum Foil. Then, apply a hot iron. And I mean the one you use
on shirts. The heat will cause the pores of the wood to open and absorb the
moisture. This will swell up and fill the dent. Note that this doesn't work really
well with sealed furniture. Sometimes the dent/scratch breaks the surface and
exposes the wood. It'll work then. This also works for hard woods like Oak
and Cherry, but it takes a little longer.
Good Luck
BRUNO
Lost in the Oregon Woods
Deirdre Maloy
will hold up pretty well. Yes, it does dent, which is why I wouldn't
select it for tables, but might select it for a behind-the-sofa table or
a wall cabinet. Unless, of course, I wanted it to look distressed. My
pre-distressed southwestern coffee table came with factory-designed
dents. :D
One solution is to put a 1/8 piece of glass on top of the tables....
My primary objection to TEU furniture for my own needs is simple: I don't
believe in having tables that don't also have storage (except a dining
room table). Every single table I have does double duty holding stuff.
Now, if I could only get my revolving bookshelf end tables finished....
_Deirdre
In article <CoMIC...@hpcvsnz.cv.hp.com> Doug Brunner,
Bill Rubin
>
>If you don't mind doing it, you can have it shipped to your nearest store
>rather than to your house and pay a lower shipping charge.
>
>>End Up stores and not from any other store. So they
>>charge a 6% shipping fee. I thought this was unreasonable
>>since the other furniture stores I went to only charge
>>$30 even if you buy more than one piece. In fact one
Yes, their shipping charges ARE outrageous, and you don't save much by
picking it up yourself. The last time they raised their prices (I think,
last fall), they actually LOWERED their shipping charges. I happened to
notice this and had a bunk bed on order at the time. I went into the store
and made the manager charge me the lower shipping cost. She seemed shocked
that anyone would have noticed this, but she did give me the money back.
We have their bunk bed and dresser and like it. The bunk bed is rather
tall.. we did not realize it until it was in the room and obviously too
late. You can't really sit on the top bunk and sit up if you're of any
moderate height...
-- Bill ru...@watson.ibm.com
thom...@ledger.mis.co.forsyth.nc.us
>
> I'm thinking of buying a sofabed, chair, dining table etc.
> from This End Up of the Wood's End type and am wondering if
> anyone has any experience with them. The Wood's End
> furniture is their new line and doesn't have a lifetime
> warranty. It only has a 5 year warranty. It is made
> of yellow pine which the saleslady says is more durable
> than white pine. However I thought pine is on the low
> end as far as furniture is concerned. How well will
> it hold up, especially the sofabed?
I can't speak to the Woods End line, but we've had many pieces
of the original stuff for years. The frames hold up very well,
and when eventually the covers start to look shabby you can
simply replace them. The saleslady is correct about yellow pine.
Although it is technically a "soft wood," it's about as hard as
any wood I've seen. If you it it with a hammer, the hammer dents.
> Apparently the furniture is only availble from This
> End Up stores and not from any other store. So they
> charge a 6% shipping fee. I thought this was unreasonable
> since the other furniture stores I went to only charge
> $30 even if you buy more than one piece. In fact one
> store my husband went to gave him free delivery, free
> taxes, and even lowered the price since he was buying
> a lot of stuff. They also have a lifetime warranty
> on the sofa frames.
Be careful about what your final cost will be. As I recall,
they charge shipping on the furniture to get it to their store.
They then charge delivery to get it to your house. I suspect
that the 6% figure you quote is only if you pick up the stuff
at the store.
> Does anyone think the Wood's End furniture is worth it
> (considering the delivery fee). If it were durable and
> lasts a long time then I'd be willing to pay the extra
> fee. So I'm wondering if anyone has anything to say
> about the furniture.
>
> Thanks, Clare
> cl...@shell.portal.com
We've been very satisfied with our This End Up stuff. We're
pretty casual, and actually live in the rooms where we have
it. It's stood up well for several years, requires almost no
maintenance except an infrequent coat of lemon oil, and looks
about the same now as when we got it. I wouldn't hesitate to
buy more of it.
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Robert Bruce Thompson thom...@co.forsyth.nc.us
Forsyth County MIS Department (910) 727-2597 x3012
Winston-Salem, North Carolina USA (910) 727-2020 (FAX)
