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pat_k

(11,522 posts)
Thu May 8, 2025, 02:32 AM May 2025

Did I make a horrible mistake?? [View all]

Okay, before the question I have, here's a little background.

The love of my life died in NJ in 2011. I moved to Seattle in 2015. A "temporary" situation occupying the top floor of my mom's house continued for more than a decade. I'm on a VERY tight budget, but decided I had to move. The new place is tiny -- about 600 sq ft, but it has an enormous patio (10' x 15' ish). I've pulled together what I need to furnish the apt, but I've been struggling with "furnishing" the patio. I've been poking around for weeks. Things I like end up costing a fortune when you get all the pieces. Given how small the apt is, I guess I envision the patio could be an important "extension" where I do some living when the weather is good.

Now, here's where I'd love some input.

Yesterday, I finally came across a set on homary.com that ticked the boxes for me but was about $1,000 over my target. I said "F-it" and ordered the damn thing. Here's what I ordered:
https://www.homary.com/item/4-pieces-modern-l-shape-teak-outdoor-sectional-sofa-set-with-wood-coffee-table-in-beige-44046.html

This evening, I got very nervous and did more research on homary. It doesn’t look good. The BBB has many complaints.

I did a google lens search and found the item on another site, Josh and Main, which is apparently associated with Wayfair for about $700 more than I paid.

The lens search also pointed me to the original manufacturer in China (or perhaps distributor) where it is listed for FOB Price: USD500-USD1360. I have no idea what level of quality that price indicates or how far off the mark up I paid is from "typical."

I've almost cancelled the order a number of times tonight but keep second guessing myself. I do like the style, etc. I tell myself I can try to return if the quality seems seriously low, but it appears from BBB complaints, the customer service on returns sucks.

I would love to hear from you if you have any thoughts.

If it were you (assuming you made such an "impulse buy" ) would you cancel immediately? Or not?

Any input as I sleep on the question would be MUCH appreciated!





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"FOB Shenzhen" JoseBalow May 2025 #1
I'd just ride it out at this point LetsGetSmartAboutIt May 2025 #2
Turns out that's my only choice... pat_k May 2025 #11
Deleted duplicate pat_k May 2025 #10
Thanks!! pat_k May 2025 #17
Anything physically or budgetarily large, if I start to really 2nd guess myself while in the cancellation window AZJonnie May 2025 #3
Good policy pat_k May 2025 #12
It looks nice Figarosmom May 2025 #4
I hope so!! pat_k May 2025 #13
Well that's apositive sign Figarosmom May 2025 #18
To quote a line from the DeNiro movie "Ronin"... OmegaX May 2025 #5
Right you are! pat_k May 2025 #14
Same question True Dough May 2025 #6
:-) pat_k May 2025 #15
I would worry about the durability of all those cushions (13?) in the outdoors and..... KY_EnviroGuy May 2025 #7
All good points. pat_k May 2025 #9
Myself, I would never do such a large and expensive purchase without seeing it first. Fla Dem May 2025 #8
I'm usually more sensible pat_k May 2025 #16
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