Based on some recommendations I read in this forum, I have found a leather sectional from either Luxury of Leather (here in Dallas) or ordering online from Cascade Bay.

Both offer lifetime warranty on the frame and the supension and 5 year warranty on the cushions.

Both are made from kiln dried hardwood.
L of L's suspension is something called "polypropylene webbing suspension system".
Cascade Bay is 8 way hand tied.

The price of the sectionals are about the same (although Cascade Bay's is about 10" longer), but Cascade Bay has no delivery charge, no sales tax, and is offering a the extended warranty for free. This amounts to about a $1000 savings over L of L.

Does anyone have experience with either of these companies? Is it worth the extra money to buy a sofa that I've seen first hand, picked out my leather and felt it, took the leather hide home with me to see how it looks in my home? Or do I save the money and buy something based on pictures and testimonials from people saying how much they love it?