I was really, really, really wrong. I have had the most horrible experience with them ever since I wrote this, and yesterday (Nov. 26) was absolutely the worst comsumer experience I've had in any city, anywhere, any time. Even worse than trying to end your trial period with AOL. But far more expensive.

I will write about it so people know, especially since this is a big ticket sale time. But I've been so angry I can't see straight. When I calm down I'll write details and let others judge for themselves. Till then, I needed to say, no matter who you deal with there, you're in for shockingly bad manners, bad business practices, and breathtakingly bad treatment. Bad faith, confirmed by the best legal minds since I left there in horror.

Right now, I can only muster up: American Leather good, Foremost bad.

I saw you post on the other thread. I never bought from Foremost but a friend had a bad experience with them when their furniture wouldn't fit in their new house.

And now I'm still stuck with a credit at Foremost. I went today to look at the AL and American Upholstery items, as well as the Inova murphy bed which is also a table. Great items all, but I so regret ever having given Foremost a dime. I have yet to find a person who works there who is remotely honest or helpful, or who has any manners whatsoever.

However, no reflection on American Leather. I'm still grateful for this forum, and for the professionals who keep an eye on things here.

I guess furniture stores assume you won't be buying that much furniture over time, so why bother. That's the only explanation I can muster.

Anyway, that's my update. Abysmal. Who would think a store would make spending $3000 would be something you dread? You gotta work hard to be that nasty. It's what other people call bad New York behavior, although most of NY doesn't act this way.