I finally managed to drag N out,to go sofa hunting! I have never had a new sofa and now that we have moved our sitting room into what we were using as the dining room I decided that now was the time to have one. En route he gave me a talk about bargaining, not my best attribute. The first 2 places we went were very upmarket and far too expensive. Next stop prices were within our budget but only one sofa tempted us, comfortable, right size, right colour but awful covering. I found it surprising how many sofas were not at all comfortable. Last hope was Conforama, big chain of furniture shops. Didn't hold out much hope but Hallelujah we found it! Much trying out of and much chat with amused guy who was hoping to sell it to us. Finally said that we would buy it and he went off to see if they had it in stock. When he came back he said that it was the last one so I immediately asked if there was a discount, with no prompting from N. There was a matching chair, he asked if we wanted that and I said no.Well, to be honest I woukd have liked it but that and the sofa were too expensive. Off he went and came back, he offered just 40 euros off the sofa but said if we took the chair as well he would give us 20% off the pair. Well, we certainly have room for a chair as well so we did the deal. Delivery charges are expensive but they hire out vans for 20 euros an hour so I asked if we could have free van hire as well to which he agreed.
I felt very proud of myself!! So we got it home straight away, 2 neighbours unloaded it for us and I am now able to sit in luxury! Added bonus: the sofa is a three seater and 2 positions havc reclining mechanism and footrest as does the chair. I'm in heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
