Thursday, April 9, 2009

Discount Bean Bag Chairs

In today's economic climate, it is more important than ever to shop around and find the best deal. And, there is no easier place to compare prices than on the internet. As the old “Yellow Pages” ad used to say: “Let your fingers do the walking” … but be aware you need to be an informed consumer … make sure you are comparing “apples to apples” when shopping for discount bean bag chairs!

Surfing the internet for the best price on a bean bag chair can become very confusing:

  • bean bag chair images on the internet are easily used by others and are not always representative of the product being offered for sale
  • not all web sites provide accurate and complete product specifications on their bean bag chairs
  • not all web sites are kept up-to-date
  • some web sites require you to input your credit card information before letting you know what your final, total purchase price is.
So, what you want to do is, at each web site, look for answers to these questions:

  • Is this truly the same bean bag chair, made by the same manufacturer (i.e., a Fuf Chair or a Jaxx Sac, etc.)?
  • Are the size, fabric, filler, and features the same (i.e., filled with polystyrene beans or urethane foam)?
  • What is the construction of the bean bag chair (i.e., double-stitched seams and dual locked zippers)?
  • Does the price include an inner liner or an upgraded fabric?
  • Is the product covered by a warranty against manufacturing defects?
  • Is a “real person” available to assist with choosing the right fabric or size (either via email or toll-free telephone number)?
  • What is the final, shipped price?
When shopping for discount bean bag chairs, there is truth in the adage: “You get what you pay for”. You may want to consider paying a little bit more to purchase a bean bag chair from an online dealer who offers good customer service … someone who will “be there for you” when you have questions or difficulties!


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