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Good customer service - Crate & Barrel

10 years ago

Just want to pass along a good customer service experience my daughter recently had with Crate & Barrel.

Almost 3 years ago she bought a $3K C&B sectional in a nubby woven oatmeal/beige fabric. The fabric really hasn't held up well and she wanted to replace the cushions. Apparently this couch with this fabric has had lots of problems with other customers. C&B is replacing her couch. No additional charge. This is how it's done.

Comments (15)

  • 10 years ago

    Boom. That is how it's done. Nice! I wish we had a C&B here.

    Bunny thanked akl_vdb
  • 10 years ago

    They are excellent. Always have been.

    Bunny thanked rococogurl
  • 10 years ago

    Nice! I love C & B.

    Bunny thanked ck_squared
  • 10 years ago

    Wow. Way jealous. I spent $6K on my Hickory Chair sofa, went to the boutique store in Wellesley, MA, that sells HC, made sure I loved the cushions (I did) that they were what I wanted, etc.

    Sofa frame is great, but the cushion was absolutely awful from day 1, nothing at all like what I experienced in the store, and neither the store nor HC would do anything about it. I was furious, esp. after spending that kind of money on a sofa and doing everything on my part to make sure I was making a smart decision. I'll never buy HC again, needless to say, and I never got an explanation as to why the store's cushions were so much different, and better, than the one I got.

    Good for C&B. Right thing to do, which seems so difficult for so many, individuals and businesses, now.

    Glad for your daughter.

    Bunny thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    Good!

    My local CB has great customer service, too.

    Bunny thanked DYH
  • 10 years ago

    Awesome! We just bought a CB sectional in February. I hate the thought that the fabric didn't wear well but am glad their customer service was so great! We are extremely pleased with the sofa so far.

    Bunny thanked namarie
  • 10 years ago

    We had good luck with C&B as well. We got a dresser (guest bedroom) and an end table (FR) from C&B a few years ago. Both had minor issues on delivery (dresser top had a finish issue, end table wobbled). Replacements were sent out, no problem, and they allowed us to keep and use the defective items until the replacements arrived. Delivery company deserves kudos, too. They were great, too if I recall.

    Bunny thanked cat_mom
  • 10 years ago

    That's a great story, thanks for sharing. Our FR couch is from C&B, and it's done quite well.

    Bunny thanked Gooster
  • 10 years ago

    About 20 years ago we ordered 2 outdoor rockers with matching table from C&B. There was something wrong with one of the rockers and they sent a replacement (free of charge) telling us to keep the original. Dh took it apart and built a small table from the pieces.

    Bunny thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    Good to hear! Just ordered two accent chairs that were not cheap. Thanks for sharing that they stand behind their product.

    Bunny thanked kirstensmom
  • 10 years ago

    Awesome report! Glad to hear this about Crate and Barrel. I have always loved shopping there.

    Bunny thanked patiencenotmyvirtue
  • 10 years ago

    I'm glad to hear Crate & Barrel's good service runs beyond our local outlet store in Kittery, ME. I thought we were just lucky with the manager and staff who always go over & above to serve.

    I bought new down cushions for a window bench recently and the cashier noticed a small pull on the fabric I hadn't seen. She called a clerk over immediately and had her check stock out back to get me a better one. This was at an outlet on a busy weekend. These days I rarely get that kind of attention when paying full price on large purchases at other retail stores.

    Bunny thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    just want to add another kudo for C&B service...i purchased a sofa (manufacturer was Lee) and the workmanship was poor and the color was not the same as the sample...i had absolutely no problem with C&B making it right....they took back the sofa....ultimately i ended up with a Bassett sofa, but i fully intend to purchase bedroom furniture from C&B....great service like they gave deserves to be rewarded!

    Bunny thanked mdrive
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    I was hoping to order Lee Industries slipcovered sofas from Crate and Barrel when we move into our new home. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they have a Crate and Barrel store near Nashville, or even in Tennessee.

    Does anyone know if they charge more for shipping furniture if there's no local store in the area?

    I'm going to really miss browsing through the store for my dishware and glassware. Also love getting gifts there for birthdays, weddings, and Christmas, since they box everything up so nicely.

    Bunny thanked juddgirl2