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This. We paid $10k for two sofas. Leather-covered, solid quality. That was more than 20 years ago. They look a bit weathered now, from kids and pets, but they are holding up fine.

Pay for quality. It saves you money in the long run.



> Pay for quality. It saves you money in the long run.

Unlikely. Our sofa is like $300. Let's say it only lasts 3 years before it shows wear or we get bored of it and get another $300 one... your $5k sofa would have to last for 50 years to 'save money'. Not to mention the opportunity cost of those funds.

Pay for quality if you want quality, not in an attempt to save money.


Do you have pets and kids?

A $300 couch could last many moons in a house with no terrors.


I was being exceedingly conservative to strengthen my point.




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