Mega-Stores are those enormous stores that move into town offering thousands of items really cheap. Not long after they move in, the smaller stores in town, like the old hardware store or office supply store close down. We might think about them once in a while and wish they had been able to offer the same prices as those other stores. But now, the little guy is fighting back. Taking their stores to the virtual world means less overhead and better prices and quality products for you. Consider the following before your next window treatment or mini-blinds purchase:
1. Do you like having options? Mega stores often carry one or two kinds of window treatments, but they don’t have the space to carry the selection that independent retailers do. They also custom make their blinds, so blinds fit your window and you don’t have to try to cut down blinds that were made for every size window.
2. The reason smaller stores are able to compete with mega-stores as far as pricing is they don’t have to worry about paying rent for a huge space. Working from a warehouse, they save tons of money not paying for retail space on the main strip in town. They can offer more variety in window treatments than huge companies that just want to make a quick buck.
3. When you have a question you need answered, it’s reassuring to talk to someone who knows their products and can offer suggestions and ideas based on your needs. At mega retailers, there are so many products to learn, that it can often be impossible to track down anybody who can give real details about your purchase.
4. Finding the best custom window treatment for your home can be tricky if you are trying to work within a specific color scheme. Independent stores will let you order samples. These are small swatches of the color and fabrics you want to try out, so you can hold them up against your furniture and paint and see if they will match.
5. Shopping online is easy. You get door-to-door delivery, you don’t have to pay sales tax if you live out of state and you can track your package and see when it will be there. You don’t have to haul heavy blinds out to your car and into your home. Let the experts do that for you.
When it comes to the battle of small store vs. giant mega-corporations it’s really no contest. The little guys have more experience, more knowledge and better selection and prices than the big mega-retailers. The customer service is superior and they are there to help you if you have questions from home, just pick up the phone and call.
If you are ready to redecorate your home or have just bought a new home and you need some window coverings for it, you can head to your local mega-store for cheap one-size-fits-all blinds or you can go on-line and get exactly what you want to create the home that reflects your personality.
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