Five Questions to Ask Before You Buy
- Does this fit my family’s lifestyle (pets included)?
Rethink a chenille sofa if you have a cat with
claws. Exuberant, snack-eating football fans don’t
mix well with dupioni silk.
- How long do I want to live with this? If you
like to stay on top of the latest fashion trends,
you may want a change before an item is worn out.
Consider how long you want to keep something before
you make a sizable investment and plan to update
your interior periodically.
- Will it fit through the door? This often overlooked
issue leads to a lot of frustration and many returns.
- How will I take care of it? Accidents happen
sometimes. Who could predict that your infant
son would choose to teeth on the cushion of your
leather sofa and chew a hole in it? Buying a protection
plan, like Protection First, will give you peace
of mind and the resources to fix problems when
they occur.
- Have I done my research and am I getting the
best value? Keep in mind that value doesn’t mean
cheap. Value means that you are getting the best
quality relative to the amount you are paying.
To get a good value you need to examine the sturdiness
and expected lifespan of an item in addition to
its appearance.