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[sofadoc]

Kody: I've often wondered the same thing. On so many of the cheap sofas coming out of factories, it looks like they could've put an extra $100 into it's construction and made a servicible piece of furniture.
But the American mindset has changed. We really don't even want a sofa that will last 20 years. Furniture is like last years clothing fashions , so-o-o-o last year.
This mindset is what brought the auto industry to it's knees. The automakers convinced the public that they needed a new car every year or two. When belts tightened, we discovered that we could get a 100K miles out of our cars, instead of 50K. Then Detroit suddenly had a bunch of extra cars stacked up.
I don't think the trend for throw-away furniture is limited to the U.S..

The funny thing is they advertise quality but their only fooling themselves.

No, I don't think they ARE fooling themselves. They're trying to fool US.  Claims of quality is mere "Lip service".

[kodydog]

I was talking to a fellow recently. Originally from UK, been in the US 20 years. When he was there he dabbled in antiques and refinishing. He said the mind set is different there. He said people are more likely to buy a antique and restore it or spend $3000 on a new sofa and keep it the rest of their life. He was wondering how an upholsterer or refinisher  can make it in the US with the throw away mind set we have. I told him it is a challenge.

Side note; is refinisher a word? My spell check says no.

[Mike8560]

MtookINtook a ride todayafter  having breakfast  down to. Few marinas I havnt beenat for a while. One a rack storage place wad probly close to. Half empty 
And two other larger in water marinas same story a
lot
of slips were empty that used to have big boats in them.  Thenlast that used to have a big dealor that closed this location  had allot of empty slips and open ther own service cor what is left after the lealor left I've known they have been gone for a couple years.  But ine boat I had done a coupemtear ago  the owner lives I Texas had moved the boat to. High end Luxury  marina on longboat key well the boat was back probly for cheaper dock fees   
I also saw a repair facility off the water gone  now also

[Rich]

Side note; is refinisher a word? My spell check says no.

Dictionary.com says YES;

noun 
a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture 

Rich

[kodydog]

Thanks Rich. Refinisher. Just added it to my dictionary.

PS: Its good to know that sometimes your smarter than your computer.