Difficult news about Homefront Furnishings

[vraiblonde]

Although it doesn’t surprise that some folks did assume the worst in my intentions

Well, after several people told you that these people had been "liquidating" and "going out of business" forever, that should have been your first clue. Not to mention they're taking orders and not fulfilling them. Instead, you continued to go to the mat for your "friend". That is just wrong.

I appreciate your good will, but to disregard what everyone else is telling you to promote your friend is the height of irresponsibility.

 

[vraiblonde]

That said, I must put in a good word for the furniture place on 235, Mechanicsville, that used to be the waterbed place. They hooked me up with two bedrooms of furniture - Q beds, night stands, dressers, mattresses, box springs and all, for a little over $3000. Solid wood, excellent workmanship, style I wanted, I'm happy, and they delivered within two weeks.

 

[Pandora]

That said, I must put in a good word for the furniture place on 235, Mechanicsville, that used to be the waterbed place. They hooked me up with two bedrooms of furniture - Q beds, night stands, dressers, mattresses, box springs and all, for a little over $3000. Solid wood, excellent workmanship, style I wanted, I'm happy, and they delivered within two weeks.

I bought a Futon from them, solid oak and with a top of the line queen size mattress and a leather chair, both items were very reasonably priced last year. Did they send you a thank you card? I thought that little ding-a-ling card was nice.

 

[cwo_ghwebb]

Going into this I was not aware of Homefront’s financial and legal problems. There was no grand scheme to “rope” anyone into blowing their money on this “shady” business. There was no “look at me…” intention. I was simply trying to help a friend. That is all. I will never be embarrassed about that. Although it doesn’t surprise that some folks did assume the worst in my intentions (because they know all-so-much about everyone), I do apologize that anyone interpreted my intentions otherwise.

I certainly didn't assume anything. I'd do the same for a friend. You explained your feelings and from your point of view, your opinions. When we lived in Calvert we'd stop there from time to time because they has some really nice stuff. But I wouldn't pay $5k for a bar for my basement. We're poor and that would be just a bit wee more than I could justify to my wife.
I don't need a dent in my head like BCP from a cast iron skillet wielding wife!

 

[vraiblonde]

Did they send you a thank you card?

Yes they did - nice touch

 

[PsyOps]

Well, after several people told you that these people had been "liquidating" and "going out of business" forever, that should have been your first clue. Not to mention they're taking orders and not fulfilling them. Instead, you continued to go to the mat for your "friend". That is just wrong.

I appreciate your good will, but to disregard what everyone else is telling you to promote your friend is the height of irresponsibility.

You can take what I wrote or you can go on and drive the knife in deeper. You’re not the type to just let things be as they are. You want to make sure you’re as right as you can be. So go on and beat your chest and say “I told you so” if it makes you feel better.

I also wrote earlier in this thread that I drive by that store every day on my way to work and was well aware of the signs and people standing near the street with their billboards advertising for the store. I also mentioned that my wife and I talked about something being up about the place. I don’t see what this has to do with me trying to wish well for a friend but, as I mentioned, you will dig as deep as you can to dredge up the worst in people. My intentions were only to wish a friend well, not try to sucker people into wasting their money.

For what it’s worth, I live on a street with no more than 12 houses on it. Homefront made a delivery down my street just this week. So they ARE filling orders.

 

[PsyOps]

I certainly didn't assume anything. I'd do the same for a friend. You explained your feelings and from your point of view, your opinions. When we lived in Calvert we'd stop there from time to time because they has some really nice stuff. But I wouldn't pay $5k for a bar for my basement. We're poor and that would be just a bit wee more than I could justify to my wife.
I don't need a dent in my head like BCP from a cast iron skillet wielding wife!

Well, it's obvious for others that's not good enough.

 

[snuzzy]

Well, we did get our furniture. It took too long in my opinion, but I am very happy that we did not lose our deposit or anything. I also love the sofa

 

[Inkpen]

Well, after several people told you that these people had been "liquidating" and "going out of business" forever, that should have been your first clue. Not to mention they're taking orders and not fulfilling them. Instead, you continued to go to the mat for your "friend". That is just wrong.

I appreciate your good will, but to disregard what everyone else is telling you to promote your friend is the height of irresponsibility.

You are just plain mean and rude....
You shop in Calvert?
You know the folks here?
You know the history of the place?
No and I really doubt you care.
You just a recent transplant from someplace else who does not care...


Mike is a great guy doing the best he can.
I bought furniture there, as did my 2 neighbors...all in the last 2 weeks.
One friend had a problem with a desk...Mike took care of it and new desk was delivered the other day....

He is taking a big cut in prices..and yes, he will order an item if you want it. It does not go into the inventory he is trying to get rid of...it is a direct sale.

Take a minute out of your oh so busy life and check out the store...and talk to Mike.

So dont go talking trash about someplace you know nothing about..or people you know nothing about.

Hope you live a nice long, long life as Bev isnt going to.

 

[vraiblonde]

You are just plain mean and rude....
You shop in Calvert?
You know the folks here?
You know the history of the place?
No and I really doubt you care.
You just a recent transplant from someplace else who does not care...

Well, now I feel terrible. Since I don't need any furniture, I think you should go there and buy a bunch of stuff. I would feel much better if you did that and I know you would be pleased to support this fine business.

 

[Bann]

I searched this forum to find information on Homefront Furnishings because it is past 8 weeks since ordering my living room furniture from them. I have called and left several messages and have not had any response. Bann - have you received your furniture? Are you satified with their response, however delayed? I have sympathy for the illness/owner, but this is not a little bit of money for us and I don't want to be "out" of the money we have on deposit. It worries me that I am not getting an answer, they did have employees working for them, so it's not just the husband/wife that keep the doors open. I see no reason for not getting an answer when I call, or at least a return call when I leave several messages. TIA for any opinions or information.

Sorry for not replying - I didn't see this thread until today!

When I last posted - I had called them and they were resolving my situation. I did still wait about a week more, but finally got my furniture. There was a FLAW on one piece, but the delivery guy said someone would be getting back to me. He took pictures of the flaw to take back with him. No one called me, so after a week, I (not taking no for an answer) called them and didn't leave a message - I kept calling until I got a live person. (Several times)

After listening to my story, the person said I would be getting a replacement. (I will say that person was very nice & apologetic.) It's still not here, but I did get a call last week to say it was on the truck from CA & should be here soon.

A side note to make of what you will: when I was dusting my furniture & cleaning around it one day just a week or so ago, I happened to look on it's underside. And there on the wood - stamped in ink - it says it was "inspected by", the name of the mfg. co. and the date: May 30, 2008.

So that means my furniture was not made until approx. 60 days after I paid in full for it. And THEN it seems it took about 6-8 wks to deliver it.

My replacement furniture is not here, yet. I guess I'll post when I see that.

 

[Bann]

After this thread surfaced, Heather on 98.3, read a letter from the owners of the store to the general public that refuted a lot of what was posted here. I don't remember exactly what she said, but I did kinda chuckle.

I heard that letter she read. I also heard the commercial they've run a couple of times. That letter didn't refute anything I said. I don't claim to know why my merchandise was not delivered to me for a full 3-1/2 months.

I DO know there is a very large judgement against the business which has been there a while now. (a matter of public record) And I do realize that they've been having huge liquidation sales & other types of sales for a long time. Why those things happened - I have no idea. But I didn't post anything not true about my situation.

 

[Bann]

I would love to know how it "serves the community" to commit what basically amounts to business fraud. And while you're answering that question, you can also explain to me why I should wish these people well.

These people can write all the letters they want, but the fact is that they have been "liquidating" and "going out of business" for over a year. If they are still ordering custom furniture, they are obviously not liquidating at all. Duh.

That's exactly right! That's not the meaning of a liquidation sale, by any means, at least not that I've ever been familiar with. It's more like a sales ploy to get you in the showroom.

FINE, if that's what they're doing. But at least be honest about that.

 

[Bann]

OK.. I'm going ot be a jerk, like SURPRISE!!


IF this was the case.. wife was sick.. need medical care, might be close to death. WHY would you give up your source of income, and I'm assuming it's their ONLY source of income.

If either of us got sick I don't think the other would quit their job.. bills still have to be paid, insurance is still needed.. food, water shelter.

It just doesn't make sense to me.

Good question!

 

[Bann]

I was in there two weeks ago and in talking with the salesperson regarding a piece she said she could order it for me (I asked if they had a certain size dining room table available). She said it would be 6-8 wks for delivery. Now how is that going out of business? When I asked about the whole going out of business thing she was very vague and evasive and basically would only say they would have someone "taking care of things" until all deliveries were made.

See! That is not going out of business! And they said August - this is August now. I wonder if they're going out of business this month?

 

[Bann]

Going into this I was not aware of Homefront’s financial and legal problems. There was no grand scheme to “rope” anyone into blowing their money on this “shady” business. There was no “look at me…” intention. I was simply trying to help a friend. That is all. I will never be embarrassed about that. Although it doesn’t surprise that some folks did assume the worst in my intentions (because they know all-so-much about everyone), I do apologize that anyone interpreted my intentions otherwise.

You have just stated: "Going into this I was not aware of Homefront’s financial and legal problems."

But you obviously did find out about their financial (and legal, no one mentioned that here, that I know of) problems. You didn't take back any of the mean & nasty things you accused me and others of. I had NO ulterior motives - except to state as a consumer, my personal experience with a local merchant.

EVEN if they have financial/legal/health problems, they OWE their customers. if it weren't for the CUSTOMERS they wouldn't have made it as far as they did. It's NOT the other way around. Sorry if that's not the touchy-feely thing to say - but it's true. I didn't say anything nasty or ugly about them at all. I posted only the facts about my situation and the public information I found on the internet.

It wasn't personal - it was a business transaction! Sure, I have compassion for the owner's situation, but they entered into a BUSINESS transaction with ME when they took my money. They OWE ME.

 

[Bann]

That said, I must put in a good word for the furniture place on 235, Mechanicsville, that used to be the waterbed place. They hooked me up with two bedrooms of furniture - Q beds, night stands, dressers, mattresses, box springs and all, for a little over $3000. Solid wood, excellent workmanship, style I wanted, I'm happy, and they delivered within two weeks.

Maybe next time I'll drive over there & take a look when I need something!

 

[Bann]

Well, we did get our furniture. It took too long in my opinion, but I am very happy that we did not lose our deposit or anything. I also love the sofa

I'm glad you finally got it!!

 

[Bann]

You are just plain mean and rude....
You shop in Calvert?
You know the folks here?
You know the history of the place?
No and I really doubt you care.
You just a recent transplant from someplace else who does not care...


Mike is a great guy doing the best he can.
I bought furniture there, as did my 2 neighbors...all in the last 2 weeks.
One friend had a problem with a desk...Mike took care of it and new desk was delivered the other day....

He is taking a big cut in prices..and yes, he will order an item if you want it. It does not go into the inventory he is trying to get rid of...it is a direct sale.

Take a minute out of your oh so busy life and check out the store...and talk to Mike.

So dont go talking trash about someplace you know nothing about..or people you know nothing about.

Hope you live a nice long, long life as Bev isnt going to.

That's a very nasty & mean thing to say. No one here wished them any ill will.

He's not taking a cut in price of merchandise he's ordering direct. I'm sorry - that's not true. IF he's still ordering new things - he's not liquidating. That's not the real meaning of a liquidation. And FYI - after ordering it the last week of March, I got my furniture near the 3rd week of June - it's now the first week of August and I'm STILL waiting on a replacement for the flawed piece. That is MY experience. Maybe you got a better deal from your friend than I did.

Not that you were quoting me, but FTR, I do live, work, & shop in Calvert. (Where there are places to shop, that is.) I'm a transplant who lived in the So Md. area for 20 years, left about 12 years and moved back. So I know a little about the businesses of the past and the way businesses recently are operating. THAT's not a good way to operate a business. I don't care if they're your friends or not. When people order merchandise - they don't want to wait 12 weeks for it if they're told 6 weeks, maybe 8 MAX.

 

[PsyOps]

You have just stated: "Going into this I was not aware of Homefront’s financial and legal problems."

But you obviously did find out about their financial (and legal, no one mentioned that here, that I know of) problems. You didn't take back any of the mean & nasty things you accused me and others of. I had NO ulterior motives - except to state as a consumer, my personal experience with a local merchant.

EVEN if they have financial/legal/health problems, they OWE their customers. if it weren't for the CUSTOMERS they wouldn't have made it as far as they did. It's NOT the other way around. Sorry if that's not the touchy-feely thing to say - but it's true. I didn't say anything nasty or ugly about them at all. I posted only the facts about my situation and the public information I found on the internet.

It wasn't personal - it was a business transaction! Sure, I have compassion for the owner's situation, but they entered into a BUSINESS transaction with ME when they took my money. They OWE ME.

If I offended you in any way I do apologize. As with you I had no intention of getting personal. I was simply trying to respond to some of the negative things being written.

You had a bad experience with Homefront. I had a good one. I'm quite certain there are dozens that will claim the same on both sides. I don't defend poor business practices that end up putting the customer last. I'm not convinced Homefront was on a mission to do this. I am convinced they made mistakes and will be held accountable for them.

There are some folks that don't know where condemnation ends and forgiveness for the sake of healing begins. For me these things go beyond marking them as simple business transactions. In many instances I have made friends in a business transaction even if I didn't get everything I expected. This is when furniture just becomes furniture and nothing more. I certainly don't expect you or anyone else to see things this way but in reality, when I'm 80 I don't want to say "I wish I had handled this differently". I mean what will you have to say at that point?

"I fought for that furniture."

or

"I fought for that person that was suffering".

I know... all touchy-feely... But no regrets.