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Woodbridge, NJ
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Reviewed May 17, 2016
I purchased a 2 piece sectional. It was immediately clear that something was not right. One section had nice firm seating and the other sagged very much. I stopped by the store and was directed to the customer care hotline where I scheduled a service call. Typical large window of when we might be there so I take a day off of work to accommodate your schedule. Tech shows up, spends 20 minutes just trying to get the legs off. I can see that he is not very familiar with this. He sloppily removes the bottom cover and notices a cross member of the frame has not been fastened properly. He reattaches the cross member in the wrong location and then stuffs some extra padding between the springs and top. Hastily puts the bottom cover back on and declares the job done. I ask him to sit in the seat and the other seats on the sectional and compare.
He sees that the problem is not resolved but can't do any more?!? He calls his supervisor who I also speak with to express my lack of satisfaction. He tells me that they are going to send me a replacement seat cushion. I explain to him that the cushion is not the problem, it is the springs and frame that are causing this to sag. A few days go by and I call to see what is the status of my seat cushion. It will be 4 more weeks?!? I ask for an exchange or replacement and I am told that they can't do that until the replacement cushion is proven not to work when another tech comes to my home and I have to take another day off to accommodate your schedule. I will then probably wait several more weeks for a replacement as it is obvious the cushion is not the problem. BOB - I hope you read this.
Reviewed May 16, 2016
I bought a King size mattress for my parents back in 2012. A month ago, I put in a claim for the mattress as it was sunken-in in the middle as Bob's has a 20yr warranty. The concern is that my parents both have major medical problems - my dad has a heart condition and my mom has spinal issues so they have been unable to sleep on the bed, they've been sleeping on the floor, that's how bad the mattress is. Bob's sent a technician to check the mattress and they told me that they agree it's damaged but just not enough to be covered. I explained to them about my parents' medical condition and that they medically cannot use that bed regardless if they felt it wasn't damaged 'enough'. It's ridiculous to agree there's an issue with the mattress but it's not enough per their phantom standards.
What is the point of having a 20yr warranty? I have been a long time customer of theirs and recommended them to everyone I know - almost all of my furniture was bought from them but I've never had to put a claim until now and I am extremely disappointed with their customer service. I will not be purchasing anything from them and will definitely be letting everyone know to avoid them. What a lie when they say they are #1 in customer service.
Reviewed May 16, 2016
On April 12th I was expecting a delivery of two full beds and chest and dresser with a mirror plus two recliner chairs and ballerina lamp for my children room. They delivered everything in oak color which I specifically wanted expression. Then they tell me one piece is missing and cannot assemble one of the beds without that piece. The color espresso was not even in stock when I spoke to a customer service rep. I was obviously infuriated because this was ridiculous, I had left the room empty and got rid of the kids bed.
I immediately called the store manager where I did the purchase. All he offered was to get me a gift card at the end of all the delivery, but the items weren't going to be available until May 7th! So I said, "Where are my children going to sleep in? In the recliner chairs?!" (The only items they left on April 12th.) He had delivery to drop off the mattresses at least, all those weeks I had my children sleeping in mattresses and their clothing in hampers. (Worst experience ever!) Finally May 7th comes and I got the color I wanted, then when the delivery people finished putting everything together I asked about the ballerina lamp. He replies, "It's in the box is easy to assemble." Um hello? I paid for this service! He walks out and says, "Have a great day!"
I called the store manager again and I asked to speak to a manager, never got a call back. All the customer service said was that the lamp was not available until May 12 for store pickup. I was highly upset because obviously it was numerous of mistakes, having to wait for something I purchase and expected to be delivered to me 100%. I picked up the new lamp today and the manager named Mitchell was arrogant telling me I would only get a $75.00 gift card. That's nothing in compare of the BS they put me through! I'm beyond unsatisfied with my Bob's customer service! I will never purchase anything else, and will definitely let friends and family know. BTW it's a hassle doing good proof with them as well!!! The most Irresponsible furniture store ever!!!
Reviewed May 16, 2016
Do not buy any furniture from this store ever!!! Spent over 2 thousand on furniture and it has 2 broken drawers, a cracked frame, a broken leg, springs popping out of a cushion, piping missing and Bobs just left here and told me "Yeah it's a factory issue but we don't have those parts so you're basically out of luck." I'm stuck still paying for a broken sofa I can't use! Oh, and I paid for goof proof protection! Never ever ever again!!!
Reviewed May 10, 2016
We purchased a sofa with two recliners in December 2014. The seat cushions and back support are defective. I also purchased a Bob's Goof Proof + Plan. The plan covers against factory defects for five years for materials or workmanship. I have had three technicians inspect the sofa and reported to their office and left. The person in the office said there is nothing they can do. Evidently they do not know what they are doing or cannot read. I will let my family and friends know Bob's Furniture does not stand by the Goof Proof + Plan or their furniture. We are very disappointed in the workmanship of the furniture as we are an elderly couple and we thought the furniture would last more than a year. Again, we would not recommend Bob's Furniture. This is the last purchase I will make from Bob's Furniture.
Reviewed May 9, 2016
Worst customer service I've ever experienced. Inflexible and incapable of listening. A supervisor finally stepped in and was decent, but I am so regretting shopping here and will never, ever do business at this store again. I had a few more furniture purchases I needed to make this summer and I will buy them anywhere else.
Reviewed May 8, 2016
Two leather recliners have been cracking after 6 months of use. The sectional couch had pillow backs (not gusseted) and because there was stuffing in the pillow backs instead of a foam block, the stuffing all settled down to the bottom of the backing and bunched up. I had to throw the pillow backs away after a year and a half and replace with good pillows from Walmart. Shortly after the foam seating became squashed down so badly that there was nothing to cushion our legs from hitting the wood framing and it was cutting off circulation in our legs. Both my husband and I weigh under 200 lbs. This couch was good for 1 year. The recliners lasted good for 6 months. I will never buy from Bob's again.
Reviewed May 5, 2016
So today Bob's delivered my sons bedroom set to my home. After bringing the furniture into my home they tell me part of the bed was missing. Delivery guys tell me Friday (the next day) they can bring the missing part and assemble the bed. "However, I'm not available tomorrow (Friday) can you guys come on Saturday morning in instead." They said "ok", put me on the phone with customer care and leave right away. While on the phone with customer care I am then informed that the missing part is on back order. Why wasn't I told this at the time of purchase? Why wasn't the delivery team knowledgeable of this back order part so that I can have the option to reject delivery? They didn't give me no option and it's my problem because there is nothing they can do about it.
I brought this merchandise and paid with the belief that today it would be delivered and assembled, so I threw out my sons bed and furniture the night before. Now because I'm responsible for not being made aware of this back order part by BOB's staff from the time of purchase all the way to delivery. My child has to sleep on the floor and bob's refuse to rectify the issue and allow me the option of returning the merchandise that was accepted under false pretenses. Never Again. They're greedy and just want your money by any means necessary. They need to be honest when customer come to buy their products and allow us the option to say no if something is on back order. We can't do so if we're not told, because your staff just wanna make sales.
Reviewed May 2, 2016
The furniture is bonded leather. After a year it has cracked up and looks ugly. Had a friend who bought furniture from Bob's and said I messed up buying from them. Never bothered calling Bob's since all the reviews are negative and it is a waste of time. Will never ever buy from them again and will warn others not to buy.
Reviewed May 2, 2016
My daughter is a dog lover so when she purchased her first couch from Bob's she was told about Bob's wonderful 5 year guarantee!! Well, Bob's and his sales associates should be arrested for fraudulent sales ethics. It's not like my daughter was asking for a replacement couch; she was simply asking for them honor her warranty that she paid for and clean the stains. My daughter specifically asked if accidents were covered and was 100% assured that they were!!! Well I am spreading this warning to anyone; young and old alike; DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! And Bob's should do something about this serious problem of fraud or be held accountable!!!
He advertises what a great guy he is to his customers!! That is a joke. How can he be aware of how this company (Guardian / Goof Proof Plus) treats his customers and at the same time he does nothing to intervene and help stop this practice. I for one will not be supporting Bob's Discount Furniture or the thieves that he chooses to deal with anymore in the future!!!
Reviewed April 28, 2016
I made a claim on a seam separation issue on my sofa. The technician arrived and said he would not be able to repair because the tools were not available. He said he would have Bob's Customer Care call to make an appointment for another technician to come out and repair the issue. A week went by and I hadn't heard from Bob's Customer Care so I called and was told that the technician made a report stating the cardboard in the foundation of the sofa was broken and was not a manufacturer defect. The claim I made was not for cardboard and hopefully the sofa's foundation is not made of cardboard instead wood.
So after submitting pictures of damage and a few calls totaling 3 hours of my time the issue is not resolved because even though they state "Seam separations are covered", my damages which is a seam separation is not covered. Buyers please Beware that the Goof Proof Plus does not live to their standards and don't deliver as promised. I also assume that the furniture might have some cardboard as oppose to wood due to the technician's wording on his report.
Reviewed April 28, 2016
Purchased what I thought was leather. They do not tell you "it is bonded leather" which will peel and crack. Very disappointed in Bob's. What wastes of money. I takes very good care of my furniture. Would gladly have spent more if I only knew. Even would have bought material sofa, if I only knew. You should be told about bonded leather. Vinyl would wear better. My sofa and loveseat is a mess. Would NEVER RECOMMEND BOB'S to anyone.
Reviewed April 26, 2016
We purchased two leather electric couches a little less than 2 years ago. The couches are in our formal living room so they get minimal use. When they are used, the seats at each end of the couches are used because these are the electric recliners. The middle seat of one of the couches has started to crack and peel. The extra protection that they basically forced me to get has a clause that does not cover cracking and peeling on leather furniture. WOW what a coincidence.
Then I talked to Bob's directly and they only cover bonded leather. The statement was, "Genuine Leather is not suppose to crack or peel so we don't cover it!" Really!!! So the craftsmanship on your furniture is sub-par and you push extra coverage that has so many clauses and loopholes that you are not on the hook for anything. That is GREAT customer service. I would not recommend buying anything leather from Bob's and would definitely not recommend their Goof Proof extended coverage.
Reviewed April 26, 2016
We bought 2 recliners Feb. 3, 2015. Since then we have gone through 6 recliners. Either it was the padding or the mechanism. I am receiving 2 more recliners in two weeks. And believe me we went through different brands and they are all the same. You have to get the goof proof plan or you are screwed. My mother went through the same thing with her 5 recliners in six months. Never again. Very disappointed and very dissatisfied. I wish I knew before I bought anything from Bob's.
Reviewed April 24, 2016
We bought a sofa and chair less than 2 years ago. The sofa lost all firmness. We were told that the foam needed to be replaced. The foam was ordered. Took over a month to get. Tech came out to replace it. He told us it would take to settle in. The sofa cushions looked like overstuffed laundry bags. This was a wed. Called right away and was given an appointment for today, Saturday, between 4:15 and 6:15. At 6:30 I called and asked where tech was. Reply was I would be next stop. At 8 PM I called again and after 30 minutes I was told that they had truck issues. I paid for Bob's "Goof-Proof Plus." They take your money but do not deliver on the service. I was offered a third appointment, but for what reason? To sit here all day and hope they show? They are a ripoff! Look at the cushion I'm expected to sit on. I have 2 more just like it.
Reviewed April 23, 2016
Just purchased the recliner in December 2016. By January the recliner was leaning to the right so I called the store for a replacement. When I received my new recliner I noticed that the one that was broken may have been the chair on display since the new recliner came with tags on it. Then comes March and the second recliner is doing the same thing leaning to the right so I put in another claim, the guy comes out take pictures says he don't see anything. Family members come to the house says they feel it tilted to the right, had to wait till April to put in another claim. Guys come out say he don't see anything. My 16 year old who weighs about 109 lbs sits in it and the chair tilts over to the right!! He gonna say he not in the middle! Now you're pissing me off!!
I start taking pictures showing him the chair is tilted - he says he don't see it. I said "you need glasses then!!" I told him all "y'all do is get people to pay all this money for the Goof Proof protection then pay technicians to come out here and lie!!" The technician gets furious and walk out the door and drove away. l call Bob's furniture store back explain what happened. She said it's out of her hands. She have to get a supervisor to call me within 48 hours because they both said the same thing!! I paid $499 for a recliner that I only had for 4 months that's needs to be replaced three times!! BOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE IS A SCAM. Their furniture is trash. I wish I had read the reviews before I spent over $7000.00 in cash. Something needs to be done???
Reviewed April 20, 2016
After looking for months we found a leather sectional sofa at Bob's Discount Furniture in Hunt Valley MD. We paid more for this sofa at Bob's by almost 1000 dollars over comparable sofas at other stores but liked the color of the one at Bob's so we decided to splurge. What a mistake. Upon delivery the end pieces of the sectionals were scratched and one of our console pieces was filled with what looked like rodent feces. All Bob's would do is set us up to receive a replacement sofa. I asked to upgrade the goof protection on some of the pieces since obviously the quality of this sofa is not as described and they would not let me. They would not let me return for my money back. I am now sitting here for a four hour window to receive a new sofa set which I don't even want but have no other options. I feel like I have been conned out of $2600 for a sofa set worth less than half of that. What a disappointment. Buyers beware.
Reviewed April 20, 2016
The sofa we purchased from Bob's a few years ago is obviously the central point of relaxation in our living room. Therefore, comfort is critical for family and guests. It's not a piece of furniture that can be pushed out of the way and replaced by other existing seating. Unfortunately the internal springs in the cushions began to become unbound and became very uncomfortable to sit on. We contacted Bob's customer service line and received a quick response. We were told that we could order new cushion internals for $50 each..
However, the lead time on receiving these cushions replacements is 5 months. We were told Bob's does not keep any replacement parts locally and they would have to order the parts from an international supplier. They say they have no control over delivery schedules. This leaves us with a problem in the central room of our home. We now are forced to buy a new sofa, in order for family and guests to sit comfortably. We also need to find a place to store the one we purchased from Bob's, until we receive the replacement cushions and can sell our Bob's sofa. I got a cheap piece of furniture and customer service that has inferior solutions for their customers. I'm assuming Bob's doesn't count on much repeat business, based upon their business practices. Very unfortunate.
Reviewed April 20, 2016
I purchased two sofas, told the sales lady I do dog rescue and have fosters and or pets at all times and was worried about leather. I was told to buy the extra insurance and there would be no trouble at all. 2 years later I get two tiny holes and call for them to be fixed, now I'm told it doesn't cover dogs. I can't get any proof from them of this fact. I have my paperwork and it's not in there. It states, "RIPS, TEARS, CUTS, PUNCTURES AND BURNS". Nowhere does it say not by pets. It even states it covers pet stains. If you don't exclude stains how can you exclude a rip? The other couch was damaged when delivered and it took me 3 service men and over a year, coming out to fix it. I'm not even sure it's fixed yet. They have lost a customer for sure.
Reviewed April 19, 2016
I have been dealing with Bob's and Guardian for over a month now on furniture purchased within their so-called 5-year protection plan. First off their customer service is not trained and educated to communicate the same message to customers. My issue started with calling in to advise I had a loveseat with a leg that was falling off an end-table that's leg is loose because it was delivered missing a screw (which I did not find until normal wear-and-tear factored in and I looked under the table to notice there is no screw in it) and my cushion on my sofa is flattened. The first rep I spoke to was kind and helpful and scheduled a time for a technician to come over and "evaluate" the furniture.
I took time off of work to come home and meet the technician who advised me that hardware was going to be sent to my house to fix the leg and cushions within 5-7 business days and once received to call again and have another technician sent out to install the new hardware/cushion. As far as the loveseat goes he tilted it on his side and confirmed the leg was broken. He then yanked it out damaging it even more and took pictures. He confirmed the wood frame was cracked and that's why it was tilting when standing upright. He wanted to remove all of the legs and leave the loveseat with no feet on the floor - I refused to let him do that. He also stated that Guardian would be in touch with me to file a claim.
Two weeks go by and no one reaches out to me so I decide to follow-up and this is where it all goes downhill. I have spoken to representative after representative only to be given a complete runaround and absolutely no resolution or offering to accommodate. Their employees are untrained, they are unwilling to make the customer happy and I am appalled by their approach to customer service. I strongly recommend that you DO NOT buy anything from this company. I had purchased a mattress before all of this started from them and I'm so repulsed by their misleading information from all the details on their marketing collateral to the extra payment of this so-called "Goof Proof Plus" coverage which is a complete scam that I am returning the mattress for a full refund and will never do business with this company. Save yourself the money and go seek out better quality. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH BOB's FURNITURE - it's a scam.
Reviewed April 18, 2016
Wow. This place is completely unacceptable and a huge scam. Of course they have great prices- the store was beautiful and the sales people were so kind, charming and great at their jobs- **. They sold us a complete bedroom set and a complete living room set- TV console as well. They first warned us that two pieces were on back order and would be delivered 2 weeks later- Okay. We can deal with that and that's understandable. Then they call us to tell us they can deliver it sooner! Fantastic, great, can't wait. When they brought our first shipment- they assembled everything quickly and efficiently. They were kind and the language barrier wasn't a big deal at all. Then... they come out to tell me there are two headboards. Uhhh... What? I asked them to check the truck for the footboard. There was none.
I call customer service and tell them I'd like them to bring the footboard with the rest of the furniture that is coming on Saturday. They agree to do this and that it would be most logical. As the days go on, I notice a dozen imperfections with our furniture- wobbly end tables, a scratch here or there and an uneven coffee table. So three new guys show up with the furniture on Saturday- They quickly deliver and assemble it and ask ME about the bed. At this point, I left the apartment before I lost my temper. My husband dealt with it by going to the store after getting NOWHERE with their absolutely useless customer service call center. Long story short- we got the delivery fee refunded but we still have no ** headboard. There is more phone calls and stuff but I don't feel like wasting anymore time on this TERRIBLE AWFUL HORRENDOUS BUSINESS. Shame on you Bob... Shame on you.
Reviewed April 14, 2016
Bob's in Manchester, NH sold my 89 year old mother a Bob's power bed and told us it was a set; mattress and frame and that we had to purchase it like that because it was a power bed. If after 31 days but before 60 days, if she didn't like it, it could be returned for a full refund, less delivery fee. Before agreeing, we looked at all the other mattress sets they had and found nothing we liked. The salesman assured us we could return it and not to call before day 31. The salesman is no longer working there. I have called several times and been given the runaround until I finally had to personally go back to the store and speak with the new Manager.
(The prior Manager who told me to come in with my paperwork no longer worked there either. Customer Service was very rude, a corporate account manager could only repeat what was noted on my account; I kept insisting to speak with the highest person with authority and that would be Bob himself and I was told that will never happen. My mother hasn't slept on this bed for over a week, waiting for them to give her back her money so she can purchase a set from somewhere else. They are refusing.
How sad to take advantage of the elderly. And what poor business to not honor what one of their employees stated to us, which Corporate agreed was falsely told to us. Bob does not stand behind his commercials for satisfaction. I asked for a call tomorrow morning, at my work, from the highest Corporate personnel. I agreed to take the survey after my call and as soon as I answered the first 2 questions negatively. The call disconnected. If I don't receive a call tomorrow and get the proper resolution, this will escalate.
Reviewed April 10, 2016
We were sold in the store sample. Was great. Took our time. It was a big purchase for us. Purchased the warranty package but was assured that the king mattress would be able to make the turn to go upstairs and that the Bob-O-Pedic that it could be folded. Well I bought right into it. Now this king mattress has a hump in it. It's like rolling up a hill to get to the center. Called Bob's. Sent a "factory rep" that came out with an 18-inch 1x2 piece of wood. He pushed down on the corners and called in a report. Result was there. Was less than a 1-inch deflection. What about the hump in the middle? I challenge anyone to lay on this horrible mattress and try to roll to the center to sleep. Continued to call to no communication or assistance. Was told to take photos. WHAT photos? Come on people. You come and lay on the bed that's less than 6 months old and try to have to people sleeping on the very edge of the mattress.
Reviewed April 9, 2016
New sofa appeared attractive, but within a few days, there were many permanent creases from merely sitting! Gentle attempts to smooth out the creases in the thin fabric resulted only in fibers coming out. Cushions also became lumpy. Company very defensive & unresponsive. Such furniture should only be sold for staging purposes. Very poor quality, craftsmanship, & customer service.
Reviewed April 7, 2016
We purchased a Bob-O-Pedic 9-Gel at Bob's Discount Furniture a couple months ago. It was, without a doubt, the single worst bed I have ever slept on. I know that sounds hyperbolic, but it isn't. From the first night, it was almost impossible to sleep. The bed was unbelievably hot -- I would wake up in the middle of the night, sleeping on my back or side, with the part that was touching the bed sore from the heat and the stiffness. Within days, both me and my fiancé developed neck and back pains that we had never had before, and we are both fit 20-somethings who have never had this kind of thing happen before. As a hiker, I sleep outdoors with some frequency and I would prefer sleeping on the bare forest floor than sleeping on this bed.
We gave it about ten days before we threw in the towel, called customer service, and started trying to return it. When we bought it, it was not made clear to us by the salesman that while we could return the bed, we would have to return it after 30 days had passed. They call this the "break-in period." So, for a month, we slept terribly.
After 30 days, I called back again. The salesman had said something about a "re-selection" when we returned the bed, basically meaning that we would get a store credit that we could use towards purchasing another bed from them. However, their return policy for mattresses very clearly states that you can return it for a full refund so long as you haven't damaged the bed in any way. When I called, the person on the other line tried to insist that we had to re-select and it wasn't until I read him their return policy from the website that he went to speak to a manager and set up the return for us.
When we actually went to return the bed, it was sort of a bizarre process. We had purchased from the Bob's in South Attleboro, MA, so we went to bring the bed back there. We went inside to the customer service desk who told us to bring the bed around to the back. When we got there, nobody was there to let us in, so we were out in the cold for 5 minutes ringing the bell and trying to call the store. Finally someone answered and opened up the truck bay for us to drop the bed in. After making us assure that we had kept the bed in pristine condition, they had us throw it bare on a wet dirty floor, which made it clear that the "the bed can only be returned if it is perfect condition" is just a gimmick.
I will say this -- nobody outright lied to me, the return process did happen without too much of a hitch, and nobody was rude to me. While maybe this is setting the bar too low, I was happy with this, even if the process was a pain and the bed itself was poor. Advice -- if you are looking for a bed, just spend a little more, even if it means saving up and get something reasonable.
Reviewed April 6, 2016
This is the worst place to shop. I am filing a complaint with the BBB. They do not hold up to one promise. I paid in full for furniture and was delivered defective furniture 3 times. They kept bringing back furniture that was defective. It was manufactured wrong and obviously defective. It has been over a month of setting appointments and them not showing up & when they did the furniture was broken. I have had broken furniture in my house for over a month and still they have not replaced it. I have also had to take 3 vacation days off of work because of their failure to show up. DO NOT SHOP HERE!!!
Reviewed April 3, 2016
My husband and I purchased the 5 years "Bob's Goof Proof Protection Plan" for our furniture on May 15, 2012. Unfortunately, in May 2015 when we called Bob's to let them know that the furniture they sold us under the 5 years protection plan started to deteriorate. They did not fulfilled their promises. We are very unsatisfied and seeking reimbursement. Thanks.
Reviewed April 2, 2016
I love to give good reviews, however this is my worst experience ever. I purchased a dining table from Bob's Furniture New Britain, CT. I did not do my due diligence and check customer reviews before I purchased. First issue, they cannot promise delivery at specific times. They give a 4-hour time frame during the weekdays and you must take time off of work to make it convenient for them. They deliver on Saturdays but then they can't give you a time window on that, would depend on geographical area on that day and cannot be pre-scheduled with accurate time windows.
First delivery - scratches and dings on table. Asked for replacement. I signed paper stating that there was damage. Delivery guy left table and said "We'll leave this here so the glass does not stay on the floor." I agreed verbally. Second delivery - another damaged table. One of the delivery guys used a marker in front of me to try and cover the damage and says "that looks better." Heck it was not even the same color! Called customer service and asked for refund and I was told that because I accepted the first delivery I cannot get a refund. I did not accept, I signed to acknowledge my non-acceptance due to damages. Asked for copy of document, they did not have it available. They will not give me refund. They will give store credit only after a third delivery attempt. I was asked to see if I can take a longer lunch hour to accommodate them for a weekday delivery.
Why would I want store credit after this? Never will I purchase from them again. Let's see what happens with this 3rd attempt. I did ask for pre & post inspection of the merchandise. Lesson Learned! I hate giving this horrible review. But I do have to say, aside from the guy who decided that a magic marker cover up would work, the delivery guys were actually nice, friendly and understanding people. I'm not sure about the first delivery guy who left the table at my residence, but he may have been just doing his job so in the end the customer will not be able to get a full refund. I will stay a customer of Raymour & Flanigan. They may be pricier but they stand behind their policies and will go above and beyond to make a satisfied and loyal customer.
Reviewed March 29, 2016
I ordered a bed for my daughter online. Was called next day to say it was on back order until mid April (4 weeks). They said call back in a couple weeks to check on status. Called back now delayed unitl end of April. After letting them know this was not acceptable I received a call 2 days later to arrange delivery for the following week. Day came, I took time off of work... Delivery man says I wasn't there. I have 2 HUGE dogs that will bark at the sound of a truck let alone the door bell. I called the delivery man, he said he would make me his last stop and call before he came. 4:00 rolls around no call. I call him back and he pretends he doesn't know me and hangs up on me. I call customer care, they could care less. No apology and the next delivery is 4 days away. I ask for a manager. She is no help either. So when Bob says if you're unhappy he wants to know... He doesn't give a CRAP.
Reviewed March 28, 2016
When taking a couple days to shop around, I ended back at this company only for the salesperson (that was awesome) to help me. It took 3 attempts to deliver no broken pieces. Talking w/ customer service to refund me my shipping it ended w/ a gift card in the mail to their company that I'm not going back to! Even when I paid them the full amount upfront. NOT HAPPY!
Reviewed March 24, 2016
I just had the news that the extended warranty that I was offered to my sofa, which was one year original. And extended for 5 years and that anything ever happens to him they would do the repair. And if is not possible to fix, they're giving me another new or credit. Those people it's the biggest lie in the world, just tell me that my sofa does not have repair and my warranty was only for one year. The sales when he selling promise everything. The next time you buy something have to take the papers to a lawyer read it and see if this right because of not to believe what the sellers say. Very terrible company.
Reviewed March 23, 2016
I visited Bob's location in King of Prussia, Pa. and was told that my order would be delivered for 100. I went online and the delivery cost is 50. I tried to tell the salesperson this but she insisted that it was 100. So I went online and ordered 2 items for a delivery total of 129. The salesperson told me it would cost 200 for these 2 items. Is Bob's running a delivery scam on customers that come in the store to purchase their items?
Reviewed March 22, 2016
We received a couch delivery from Bob's Furniture. They scratched our molding, walls, and our brand new wood floors. On top of that, the couch was delivered damaged. We are being required to submit an insurance claim in an attempt to get reimbursement for the multiple damages causes. We will never order from Bob's Furniture again and I recommend that nobody use them. They have poor quality products and extremely poor delivery service.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Summary: We purchased the Westbury Umber sofa, loveseat and chair set about 2 years ago. The furniture started to show unusual sagging and wear very early. The seats were sinking so much that pieces of wood structure pushed into your back side. There are some tears in the cushions too. We purchased the Goof Proof warranty. In my opinion, Bob's Discount Furniture is no longer an acceptable quality and their Goof Proof warranty is worthless. Bob's Discount Furniture is the worst!
The visit to our house: The repair person came to our house. Right off the bat, when we showed him the problems with the furniture he said he had been at Bob's for 18 years and today's furniture is not nearly as good quality as the way it was made in the past. He suggested we should tell the warranty center it was not repairable. He looked at the pieces himself and said he could repair the cushions that are sewn to the seat backs and replace the seat cushions. Our assertion is the cushions are not the only problem. The wood structure below is allowing the seats to sink drastically. The seats are visibly unevenly worn. The arms of the seats are loose and wobbly when you touch them. The technician saw all of this and told us we should ask for the pieces to be replaced. He then asked to use our phone to call Bob's office. I was a little surprised by this. He had a phone of his own which he used to take pictures.
The surprising turn of events: The technician had me state on a piece of paper that we refused repairs and sign it. That is certainly true because we think this seating is beyond repair. Then he put me on the phone with the person on the phone. Now it is starting to make sense. As soon as he hands me the phone, he is out the door and very quickly in his car and gone. Mind you, he leaves no personal information. He is gone. Then I am left to speak with the representative on the phone who tells me the person who just visited our house thinks the furniture is repairable. When I tell him that is categorically untrue, they say the position of their company is to stand by what the person who visited our house has just told them. I have no idea exactly what he told them. The technician is gone. He has put nothing in writing about the claim. Besides realizing how unprofessional the process is, I realized I have just been played.
Oh by the way: When the furniture tech handed me the phone, I stayed on with the service rep for another 35 to 40 minutes when the call unexpectedly ended. The person was in the process of asking me to send more pictures because the ones their technician should have sent did not come through yet. He could not tell me where to send the pictures before the call ended unexpectedly. How things stand now: I am no closer to being satisfied as a customer as when the process started. I stayed home from work. The person arrived 90 minutes later than expected and I skipped an important conference call because of the untimely visit.
Conclusion about Bob's Discount Furniture: Bob's Discount Furniture is a brand that is now on the same level as garbage to me. I used to think I was smart for shopping for furniture at Bob's. I had purchased furniture there many times before. I do not claim the previous furniture was ever on par with some finer furniture brands. But it was nice looking and did the trick. I won't buy from Bob's anymore. And if anyone else does, I'd say that's not such a smart move.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
I used the financing option with the intent to pay it off by them. Could not do it because I had an unexpected emergency. What a scam. 25 percent financing. This piece of ** sofa is already broke. I wish I researched this site before I purchased this crap. Now I have to put in a claim for this broken sofa and I am paying twice as much for this low quality crap. I am going to return this and get my money back. Buyer beware.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
March 5, 2016 I purchased subject at Bob's Discount Furniture store in Nesconset NY. While discussing the deal their sales associate Jim ** stated the set comes with toss pillows. First delivery, one of the end tables is damaged, no toss pillows were included. Second delivery rescheduled and I had to choose the date through their automated system. I chose March 18 (today) and they showed up March 17, 2016 to complete the delivery. Still no toss pillows. I contacted their customer service and was advised to contact the store. The sales associate Jim ** said the set does not come with toss pillows. He was a little bit rude and not helpful assisting his customer. Been a long time customer of Bob's despite several screw ups. This'll be the last purchase.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
We purchased a loveseat/sofa combo in June 2013 a few days prior to a military move. We purchased from Bob's as opposed to a store in our new area due because we had purchased from them before and had no issues. Also they were the best price for essentially the same product compared to the stores in our new area. We purchased the goof proof and asked several questions and informed the salesperson we would be moving in 3 days and wanted to make sure we were covered if they messed it up during the move (we never took them out of the box so they went onto the moving truck fully boxed) and if we were no longer "local". We were told the warranty was 50 states.
Fast forward to this month when our sofa has started peeling and cracking. Called on 3/3/16 and spoke to a rep who told me they could send a tech out and to email them pictures of the damage. I did as requested. By 3/14/16 I had not heard anything so I contacted them again. I spoke to Heidi who said "no problem we can get you new ones delivered. You'll just pay the delivery fee since you picked it up the first time because bonded leather isn't able to be repaired." I said "that's great but this is where we now live." "Oh we'll give you a store credit and you'll have to go to the nearest store...198 miles ONE way away. Oh nope you'll have to go to the distribution center which is 282 miles ONE way away."
Kicker we don't own a truck so we'd have to rent one for $30 and .89 a mile. Yea not gonna happen. So I ask for a refund as I have a warranty that essentially can't be used (what if the military said we had to live in CA how would it be honored then??). Got nowhere with the "supervisor". Finally went to their Facebook page and messaged them. Got a call from Colleen who seemed like she wanted to help.
After explaining it to her she said she'd speak to the manager and see what can be done. When she called back she offered me the $99.99 warranty cost back or to drive to Maryland and pick up a new one. After again explaining that wasn't an option (why would I pay as much to go pick up a new one as I paid for the couch to begin with) she asked if she could call me back and she'd go to bat again. Awesome. When she called back she asked for pictures. So I sent her ones from the initial point of contact (3/3/16) and new ones from today (3/16/16). There is a clear difference and it's apparent it's getting worse by the day and all we've done is sit on them. After several hours of waiting I called her back and was told "the manager I need is in a meeting and I'll get back to you as soon as I can", of course I didn't hear back. Guess I'll be calling again tomorrow.
She also told me they no longer order this particular set because of the peeling and cracking issues with the "bonded leather" so I know it's nothing our family has done. The set is less than 3 years old and now we have to replace it one way or the other. We've filed a BBB complaint as well and will pursue them as far as we legally can to make sure that no one else has to deal with a company that's ripping people off by selling them warranties that can't be used!
Reviewed March 14, 2016
Acceptance Now program is robbing people blind. There is nearly 250% in financing charges - the only way around it is to pay off the merchandise in 90 days. Which for most people who choose this financing program as an option is unachievable. Even if you choose to pay off the furniture prior to the term you still have to pay all the interest plus extra. You can literally buy the merchandise nearly three times at the full retail value.
This company is taking advantage of people that have poor or no credit, are low income and people that do not understand how the financing system works in the USA. These are unethical business practices and this company should be prevented from taking advantage of consumers. The furniture is barely worth the retail cost - never mind the financing charges.
Additionally, you are forced to buy a mattress, box spring and box spring cover when purchasing a bed. You almost always have to pay for the delivery services as the warehouse is so far and the company does not ship to the store for a discounted customer pick up. Bob you are not a high end retailer. You should make is more accessible for your target consumer. PS: the furniture is of poor quality.
Reviewed March 6, 2016
I bought furniture from Bob's last year (a mattress, a couch, and a chair). Trying to submit a claim for the goof proof on the couch was unbelievably difficult. The menu options were completely horrible and landed me at a Bob's store instead of Guardian. Calling back, there was no message to indicate that they were closed on the weekends, just an endless wait and no one called back on Monday. When I called back to submit my claim it was a ridiculous process of identifying what had happened and where on the couch the spot was because they would not be treating any other spot. I was told I would be contacted within 7-10 days.
I got no call until the night before Tri-County Furniture was to arrive. Considering I work from home and need to make arrangements, this does not work. I had to reschedule. They made the appointment for March 1st and then called me back to say they shouldn't have booked that day. When I called to say I couldn't meet the rescheduled day of tomorrow, they said this was MY 3rd time canceling. Nope. I will pay a reputable company to clean my couch in a timely manner and on my schedule instead of dealing with these people and their insane claims.
Reviewed March 6, 2016
I purchased a Roxy recliner and a Roxy loveseat around 2 weeks ago. The recliner was a floor model. I was told that the floor model was in good condition and that they are discontinuing the Roxy line. I took the recliner home and three days later it broke. I called Bob's and they told me that I would have to pay $85 for a tech to come out and look at the recliner. If it needs parts, I would have to pay for the new parts. I purchased Bob's goof proof on the love seat but was not offered that coverage on the recliner. Now I have to pay for Bob's to fix furniture that I purchased 2 weeks ago!!
Reviewed March 4, 2016
I purchase the warranty through Bob's. Neither Bob nor the outside company would honor any of my warranty issues at all. They went back and forth saying it was the other party's problem. I spent 2.5 hrs on phone and got nowhere... They're absolutely horrible. Don't even bother. The furniture is so cheap you can just buy new pieces.
Reviewed March 3, 2016
I called Dec. 10 for repair on living room set. I paid extra for warranty. Someone came. Checked to verify repair and ordered the parts. I was told by end of December parts will arrive to my home, then someone will come to install. Parts never came. Called in January to complain, was told sorry many times and was told parts will arrive by end of January. Parts never came again. Called to complain. Was told sorry many times again and was told parts will arrive in February.
Finally parts arrive February 22nd. Called to have someone come in to install the repairs, was given a date for March 3rd. I took off from work and when I called to verify estimated time was told by Sabrina no order was placed for repair and again with the sorry. I asked to speak with manager. Was put on hold then hung up on. Called back. Ask for a manager, Mike came on the line. Explained the situation again and the sorry started all over again. Was told I had to wait until the following week and I said that's not good enough. He then hung up on me. Don't know what else to do. I am very frustrated.
Reviewed March 2, 2016
I called Bob's to put in a claim for a sofa bed that was damaged. I was put on hold for 20 or more minutes for a rep. When finally connected to Bob's customer care and told them I wasn't sure how the frame got cracked and that one of the springs on the sofa bed came off, they then told me not their problem and to call Guardian (Bob's third party insurance company), called Guardian and they told me not their problem to call Bob's customer care again. I then called Bob's customer care again and they sent out a technician. He just took picture of the damaged and told us to call Guardian.
I then called Guardian again and was told my claim was denied due to the fact I didn't know how it happened and was told to call Bob's again. Called Bob's customer care again and told me there was nothing they can do. Their Goof proof is a big joke! I was told by the salesman that sold me it that they covered everything no matter how it happened. Do we need the lie and say it was an accident to get covered? Customer Care doesn't help you either. They just give you a runaround to get you not to go any further and they probably do this on purpose so you give up. I AM NOT GIVING UP!
Reviewed March 1, 2016
My mother purchased a McKenna Sofa and recliner. The leather within the first year is cracking and splitting in seats of couch and recliner arms, etc... She hardly beats on her furniture. This is a piece of junk. This is from normal use of items. Very disappointed and will never use Bob's again. I also have many friends who I have told story to and they did not buy at Bob's. They need to sell better quality items that last more than a year. Very very disappointed and dissatisfied.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2016
After ordering furniture from this store and waiting almost 2 1/2 months for it to come in, my husband and son picked it up (it was wrapped), brought it home and it was the wrong couch! You have to understand that the salesmen, from the Bellingham store wrote up the order while we were sitting on the couch! We ordered three other things to use the store credit we had. We are expected to give back an ottoman because the couch we wanted was more! How does this store stay in business?!
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2016
I will never buy from Bob's again. This is the second time they have screwed up our delivery. We were told our delivery window and they showed up early and we were told they would not wait. Today we raced home and the truck was at the top of our driveway and the driver looked right at us and drove off!!! The people at Bob's didn't even seem to care that we cancelled our order. I guess this is why their pricing is so low. I am so insulted by the way we're treated. I will NEVER shop there again and will be sure to share my awful experiences with everyone I know.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2016
Over the years we have ordered thousands of dollars worth of furniture from Bob's, half of which barely lasted 2 years. We bought a living room set (1 L shaped couch, 1 coffee table and 2 end tables). The couch is awful. It broke in 3 places. Bob's was here 2 weeks ago, told us they would fix, not replace the problem. Now they say they have no record of the boys that assessed the furniture of saying anything beyond they fixed a loose bolt. No one calls back now. I've had it with this store and will never buy anything from them again. They false advertise as well. They claim their furniture is American made. Flip it over, it's made in China.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016
My wife and I bought Bob's Power plus bed. My delivery was set up for last Wednesday with what they call their breakfast delivery. From 7 am - 9 am. They did not show up and then called and said they came but it was too icy in my driveway to deliver. I work nights so I stayed awake for nothing. I called back and they said they would have it come out later that day. I asked they tell me a time so I could get some sleep. They could not give me a time they would deliver or call me to let me know when they were coming. I waited up all day and got a call at 5 pm saying they were not going to make it that day. Frustrated I tried to explain they did not even show up at my house. To no avail. They said, "They came," was all I got. My delivery was reset for the next Tuesday. The delivery guys showed up and brought the mattress upstairs.
They went out to get the Power Bob part of the bed and said it would not fit upstairs and I was going to have to find people to help me get it up over a 13 foot straight up banister. They left. I called to say that I should not have to pay for delivery when was the one that had to do the hard work anyways. (I would have done it all myself to begin with but was told it was a must deliver item to begin with.) I was told they will not refund "no fit " deliveries. So I now have to pay $200 and do all the work myself. I should have got the refund on the delivery when they did not show up the first time. I am beyond pissed off and there is nothing I can do about it.
The salesman should have told me it was big and to be sure I check to see if it would fit in my house. I feel I got taken advantage of!! Cause if it does not fit and a customer has to figure it out themselves they still get paid. If anyone has any ideas on how I can fight this please let me know. It is so hard to get in touch with customer service and when you get through they are rude! NEVER USING BOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE AGAIN. I have half a mind to wait the mandatory 30 days and they return it and go somewhere else but I am sure there is a catch that says after 30 days I will only be able to get store credit.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016
Purchased sofa bed for elderly parents on Feb 15, with promise to be delivered till Saturday Feb 20th from the store. Till store got the money they were very nice and promising. On the 20th when calling customer service to ask where is the delivery, they tell us "we are not working on Saturday, your delivery will be on three days Feb 23rd." And they have done the trick. On the store promised Feb 20th and on the paperwork put it down Feb 23rd so watch out very good the paperwork!!! Never trust "friendly" salespersons... They are doing everything to get your business and then do not want to hear anything from you.
Spoke with Naomi, customer service rep, on 23rd. She stated they have been at the address of delivery sometime around 5 pm but nobody was there. My elderly parents that have this as the biggest event in quite some time, were waiting since morning - one in the apartment and one at the building door lobby. Naomi promised to do everything possible to deliver sofa bed next day. Next day I got a robocall notifying delivery is scheduled still for Feb 26th.
Dedham Store manager which I also spoke on Feb 23rd and promised to call me back and customer service didn't have the face to call. They were implicated on the "lies delivery chain." Robocall was easy enough for them, whatever customer has to go through. I called back customer service and Ally understood the frustration caused by this service. She again started customer service game with hanging you out for more than 45 min on the phone to give delay and empty promises like: "We will see if we can deliver tomorrow, today is not possible... Delivery was there at 11.05 but no one open the door."
I was asking for a supervisor that can make things happen today, due to the "State of the art Delivery system" that Bob's are trying to sell to you. After 25 min waiting on the line Heather the account manager on Bob's corporate office wanted again to hear my claim. And she tells me that delivery was there at 1.05 pm (please note that 3 different people give you three different scenarios and delivery time) and nobody was to open the door. Bob's people didn't know that those lies have other means to be proven. For example my parents' doorbell system has a FEATURE. Doorbell is just not ringing at the apartment where my mother was waiting, but also on the phone connected with apartment number, from where you can open the door remotely. Also a CAMERA system directed at the building lobby and building perimeter can prove their lie.
Definitely when I asked Heather to speak with her supervisor, she told me "I'm a supervisor of the account and your delivery will be on Feb 26th". Asking again about her supervisor she told me "this will be possible in 48 Business hours" like I was going to talk with a Martian not with a responsible customer assistant person. A shake up need to be done sooner than later if Bob's willing to sell furniture and hold on Business promises. Otherwise Quo vadis Bobs furniture... will get faster then though the answer Bobs furniture chain of lies deserve.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016
I bought a bed and have Goof Proof and been bounced back and forth between Guardian and Bob's. No one is helping and I paid well over $1100. Had a snow storm and bed got worst. Bob's says accident. Guardian says no. No help. Don't buy the warranty.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016
I have purchased the Bob's discount Furniture goof proof. At the day of purchase the sales person said it covered anything. If they could not fix it they would replaced it... and it says so on the flyer/pamphlet a description of what is covered, but on a separate fine print contract there's a ton of exclusions. However it does not say that when filing complaint you have to have a specific date and explanation how it happened otherwise it is voided! That's was the reason for my recent coverage not being covered. I made the mistake of not giving a specific day of occurrence and how it happened (would have lied) therefore it was not covered and I can not make a new claim. They have declined claims before but this one was absurd and made feel like I was ripped off. They are just coming with excuses and making very difficult to validate a claim.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016
I will never deal with this company again! I bought 3000 worth of furniture off of them. The kitchen set that we bought has a marble top. When they delivered it it had a cracked in it. Called customer service. They brought another one that looked like it was a refurbished one. Called again, brought another one but delivery people stripped the legs when putting them on. So they were bringing another one. Then they called and said it was damaged on the truck. Now they said that we can't get it 'cause it was 4 tries and we are done. We can't get our money until 16 days after they pick it up. Do you believe this? I guess we have to eat off of the floor until our money comes and go elsewhere. The table was 954.00 dollars.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016
I recently purchase a $2100 sofa and love seat set from Bob's which included the "delivery" fee. I took the whole day off from work because the sales rep who sold me the set suggested I be home all day just in case. Well when they arrived the two employees looked at the 4 inches of snow in my front yard like it was a lake they were going to drowned in. They just stared at it as if they had never seen snow before. This went on for a good few minutes before I said "come on guys it's just snow, it's not gonna hurt you" to which they still had the response to look at the snow in my front yard as it was a half frozen lake and they didn't know if they should cross.
Bob's furniture never stated that I needed to shovel my front lawn or that their employee's feet could not touch snow. Needless to say these two employees hopped back in their delivery truck and proceeded to drive away without saying a word. In turn I went to the store where I had just purchased this $2100 furniture set and made sure to cancel my order and get the charge off my credit card. I will never buy or support Bob's furniture in any way in the future as I believe the delivery is part of the customer service experience to which I was extremely disappointed.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016
Absolutely hands down the worst retail store ever! I never ever, ever go on and write reviews about anything but people need to avoid this place at all costs. I purchased $4000 worth of furniture from them TWO months ago and I still don't have my correct order in my house. The deliveries came three times (never called ahead of time) and the marble dining room table was cracked and defective each time.
I called corporate and customer support and was told they don't have supervisors available to speak to. The love seat was scratched and also had to be redelivered. And the best part is they DON'T DO REFUNDS. Well I told them, "That's fine. Thanks for the free furniture" because they won't get a penny from me. Now the store manager calls after another 2 weeks and will try to get an authorization for me to get a refund and for them to come pick up the crap they call furniture from my house. Save yourselves the headache and go pay $200 more elsewhere and get good quality products and service.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2016
When I went to purchase my living room set. I was told all the pieces 7 in total were in inventory except the one single chair. The other 6 could be delivered in time for Thanksgiving. Nope. Didn't happen. Only the end tables, lamps, and the single chair they didn't have showed, so I had no furniture for the family to sit on. The delivery guys pushed the buttons to show how the chair operated but not with a body in the chair. When my son came home he sat in the chair and it operated like the mechanism was off the tracks. He called the store and told them it was broken and they said the repairman could not come to look at it until December 22. 5 weeks after it was delivered. Then if he could not fix it he would order parts and return on January 22 and fix it then because the repairman only comes to my area once a month. Something we should have been told upfront.
After demanding a new chair, and being told that is not the store policy, and being that I used the Acceptance Now program to finance it for 90 days I had to keep it as a leased piece of furniture. Arguing it was broke from day one and I should not have to pay for broken furniture, and that it was not going to be repaired before the 90 days I intended to pay off the financing I wasn't going to Lease a Broken piece of furniture for 90 days either. But both the store and the finance people told me I was stuck with it. So I called the Bob's Store directly and talked to the store manager and told him to cancel the remaining shipment of furniture that I would refuse delivery when it showed up, and they needed to send a truck to pick up the furniture they had already delivered the day before. Yes this all transpired in a 24 hour period from the delivery date.
Well phone calls were traded and deals were discussed and after calmer heads met I accepted new terms agreeing to a new chair delivered with the balance of the new furniture on the 5th of December. As part of the agreement Bob's stated they would refund my delivery charge and give it to the finance company. When I went to make my January payment I was informed that they had not received December's payment and that I was being charge late fees and listed as a late payer. They wanted all the late fees prior to accepting January's payment. When I questioned them about the refunded delivery fees from the store they knew nothing about it and it took 4 phone calls to get it clarified.
Once done they removed the late fees and accepted my January payment as December's payment on-time, and told me I still owed them January's payment. I made January's payment and February's on-time. Now I am ready to make my final payoff before my 90 days are up and they cannot process more than a one month payment online or no more than a $500 by phone. If I wish to pay off my account I must drive 139 miles to their store site and pay them in person. Something else that would have been nice to know up front prior to the purchase. So tomorrow I will drive there, I will pay them, And I will do every avenue I can legally do to see they are exposed for the cheap careless swindlers they are. Both Bob's Discount Furniture and Acceptance Now need to be shown for their deceptive business practices.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2016
I bought extended warranty, which the salesperson told me, if anything went wrong, a spill, anything, I can get a new mattress. Well under the warranty, I found mold on the bottom of my mattress. Never got it wet, never thought to take cover off to check the bottom, which has a plastic with air holes in it. I reported the problem and they told me it wasn't an accident. So I guess I did this on purpose. I always had a protected cover on it. So why won't they honor the insurance on it?
Updated review: Feb. 19, 2016
After contacting Bobs Furniture through Facebook messaging and discussing the problem today, our couch and love seat were replaced. We were even given the option to either change our selection to the equal value or order the same pieces. We opted to order the same pieces. I'm impressed with the response but wish it didn't have to come to this and hope we don't experience the same issues, we did choose the original set.
Original Review: Feb. 6, 2016
Our couch which cost $2000 and is not even a year old is creaking. The armrest on our love seat is lopsided. Bob's was called in, they assessed and never got back to us. Called them and we were told that they don't feel there's a problem. Of course the assessor who came out didn't seem to think that when he was here. Asked for a supervisor and was kept on hold for a lengthy period before being disconnected. My next plan is to go back to the salesman in person. I'll let him know and whatever customers are there too so they don't fall for their sales pitch on how in this day and age we can't afford a bad review. Wish I looked here before purchasing.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016
I bought a one-shot mismatched mattress and foundation from Bob's Discount Furniture. After only six weeks the full-size mattress had compressed leaving a significant valley in the center. I am a 57 160 pound woman. My issue is that the advertising is deliberately false and misleading. The consumer is led to believe they will be purchasing a reasonably functional mattress and foundation and that the only reason the price is so low is because the mattress and foundation have mismatched covers.
It would seem that Bob's buys low-end mattresses and wooden box foundations and then sells them to consumers as if they were bargains. I called BDF three times without satisfactory results. Then I filed a complaint with BBB asking for a replacement mattress. Bob's offered me $25 because a manager had not called me back. Also the supposed One Shot deal advertised online was still there two months later. Is it possible/probable that Bob's has warehouses full of cheap mattress sets and sells them to consumers at a comfortable profit? Don't be a trusting fool like I was.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016
It is unbelievable to me how bad your service has been. I want a refund. I ordered a sectional on 12/24/15. I was told that day by your company that you were booked with deliveries and cannot schedule deliveries for more than three weeks ahead, which were all booked. I was told to call back in a week to schedule delivery. When I did that I was told that the reason I couldn't schedule was actually because it was out of stock. I was told the earliest delivery would be Tues 1/26/16. I agreed to that even though it was very frustrating. 3 days before that delivery I was called and told that two of the pieces were unavailable. The guy I spoke with said he could deliver the one piece on the 26th and the others could come today, 2/2/16, or I could have all 3 pieces delivered today, whatever was easier for me I was told.
To keep it simple I said it would be fine if it was all delivered today, but then the story changed again and he could not reschedule the one piece that would arrive 1/26/16 and the others would come 2/2/16. At this point I was extremely frustrated and two deliveries was not ideal but I agreed anyways. That week I got 3 calls. I missed all of them but the first two I called back within 3 hours after calls to check status of delivery and was told it was just a confirmation on my delivery. For three days I got a call everyday confirming. Spent 10-20 mins calling back going through your annoying automated system. After the 3rd call I assumed it was more of the same confirmation phone call and did not call back. I waited around all day last tuesday for my 1 piece. I called the automated service again. After another 20 mins I spoke with someone from the seabrook store, I believe it was you, Maureen.
You apologized but said there was nothing you could do because my voice mailbox was full. Yes, I accept that part but at that time I asked for a refund. For twenty minutes or so you collected all my information for refund and tried to talk me out of it. Last second I agreed and was adamantly assured that all the pieces would come this Tuesday and everything would work out. I told you if I do not get them today that I would definitely cancel, and I would sit on the floor for the rest of my life because my experience with you guys has not only turned me off to your company, but buying furniture all together. I was not joking. I will sit on the floor for the rest of my life before I go buy another couch anywhere. 5 days ago I got a call from Bob's out of Connecticut. I was at work. A couple hours after I called back. It was to confirm my 3 piece delivery for Tues the 2nd. Another 20 mins wasted.
2 days ago I got another call, I was at work. I called back a couple mins later, went through the automated machine. Guess what, another confirmation and 20 mins wasted. 17 hours ago I got a call from bob's. This time I did not call back. I didn't want to waste another 20 mins of my life. But today, which I have cleared my schedule for this delivery I am told again that 2 pieces are not in. You guys are either the biggest joke or running a great scam of charging people for furniture which they will never get. When I was told this most recent development just an hour ago I said "no, enough is enough, cancel it all". The representative agreed she would call me back in a couple minutes to get my card information and refund me. That was an hour ago.
I want my money. I will be posting this email to every review site I can and warn all my friends not to use your company. I wanted to use you guys in the first place because I thought you guys were one of the smaller local companies who actually cared about my business. It seems to me that you guys have expanded too quickly and can't run anything or give your customers the proper service you promise.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016
I purchased a bed from Bob's in Hunt Valley, and decided to use the Acceptance Now Rental option to pay bed within 3 months. I paid the first two months and was paying the balance on the third month and they came to my home saying that I was delinquent on a payment!! Came to my home!! Lucky I was not there. They left a hanger on my door. I have paid the two payments, and I am paying the balance this week. I will never buy even a table leg from this store. I own a staging company and I am a realtor and I will be sure to let everyone know of their ignorance on their own accounts and what they do to the poor unfortunate people who really do miss a payment.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016
I will make it brief. Don't waste your money. The quality of the furniture is very poor. It may look nice but it is cheap and does not stand up to normal use. I have had the luxury of this experience twice. Most recently my wife purchased a Living room set with an ottoman against my strident objections. The ottoman promptly broke and we are waiting on a replacement Which took her awhile to get them to agree to. That brings me to the customer service. I have never experienced a company that is so calculating at delivering substandard service with a litany of excuses.
Our ottoman was to be delivered today and we get a phone call after waiting for three weeks and arranging our schedule to be here informing me that the truck has broken down. I couldn't make this up if I had to. That is the same lame excuse that I received when I made the mistake of buying furniture there for my father. It is ridiculous. I am in the automotive field and if their trucks breakdown as much as they say, they should buy new trucks instead of opening new stores. Overall this business is terrible and I would rather burn my money than give it to them.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016
I bought a dining room set of table and chairs. From the very beginning, I have been very unhappy with the quality of the product. The screws continually fall out resulting in wobbly legs and chair cushions that become disconnected from the chair. We bought a table with leaves whose latches didn't line up and therefore could not be hooked together to ensure stability of the table. Although Bob's was willing to send technicians to repairs the chairs, the technicians have been unreliable and often leave before repairing all the damaged chairs. I have been shocked by the shoddy quality of this product.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2016
So I ordered a bedroom furniture set from Bob's about 4-5 years ago in New Jersey, and I only want to write this review now because my product has held up very well for the price I paid. To start off with what I don't like about them, all the salesmen flock toward you like birds looking and begging for a sale. That bothers me especially when you're a first time customer and you just want to search and see what they're selling. I don't need salespeople following my footsteps to try and get me to make a purchase when I didn't even get a chance to look and decide what I like.
Another thing I don't like is how amazing the products in their stores look and how clean and nicely crafted the wood on their furniture appears, because not that my furniture came bad enough to complain about, as a perfectionist it bothers me a little that some parts of the furniture was built poorly compared to how nice it looked in the store. The parts that came bad on my furniture are some of the edges on the bottom that mirror the top of the dresser, nightstand, and chest. Again not a HORRIBLE thing compared to the price you pay but could have been better.
What I do like about Bob's is the competitive pricing which is a plus in my book. I also LOVE their wood polish, it made my furniture GLOW. Bob's also surprised me with how long and good the bedroom furniture has held up and that it had been delivered fast and with no damage, and the delivery men were super fast. Would I buy from Bob's again? Depends on my or even your budget. And even though I think it's a gamble when you're buying cheaper products, my money is on Bob's if you want cheap furniture which cost maybe up to twice the price in let's say a store like Raymour & Flanigan. But if you have the money to shop at higher quality places, quality beats quantity, but Bob's gives you decent choices and a run for your money if your products come out just right.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2016
I bought a complete "leather" recliner living room set about 2 years ago and it started "peeling" around the headrest areas and the arm rest areas. I was told I was ** out of luck and nothing was going to be done to make it right. I spent about $5,000 for the set that looks like ** in my home. I will never buy from Bob's Furniture again and can't wait to hear they've gone out of business. I will tell everyone I know that their furniture is cheap and crappy and won't last for more than a year.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2016
I purchased furniture in August of 2015. I have been putting every spare dime down in hopes to get my furniture home. I received a phone call from Anna my salesperson. She said they discontinued my fireplace. The one on the floor was SOLD. I already had paid over a 1,000.00 towards my purchase. The fireplace was 499.00. They should have called me and let me take that one home. It was paid for. NO THEY SOLD IT. Then Anna says "come in look at the one that costs as much"! You have got to be kidding? I was BLACK. My furniture was oak. Bastards! I cancelled my order, now have to wait 16 days for my money back?? Really?? I'm contacting the BBB. I WILL NEVER DEAL WITH THIS STORE EVER AGAIN.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2016
I have ordered kids bedroom set in Paramus location at the end of Dec. 2015. As of today 1/21, I didn't receive furniture. When the first delivery arrived few days later, they came with 4 mattresses and no bed frame. Why would I need 4 mattresses for a child??? When I called the store, I was told to come back in because they have create new order. So I did. Well they said they'd delivery till Jan. 23rd, but they have guarantee by 16th. No delivery on 16th, and now 23rd cancelled due to storm!! I will NEVER buy anything from My Bob's.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2016
3 months ago me & my wife purchase a set of new couches we paid in full. The couches was delivered (mandatory $100 for delivery). When we received the couches there were missing 4 toss pillows. After calling Bob's 15 times and get lies after lies after lies we still don't have the pillows. We even went back to the store and spoke to a MANAGER that gave us another story and that we'll get our pillows before Christmas. Is now January 19, 2016 and still no pillows. What kind of customer service these people are running. WE WILL NEVER EVER SHOP AT BOB'S. Rather sit on the floor before giving these people business again.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2016
A new furniture store arrived so we thought we'd go check it out. We were looking for a chaise lounge. The price was reasonable and we loved the look of it. Our saleswoman was very nice but she seemed to be very perplexed by the computer system. Either way we were happy when we left the store. All of that would soon change.
We had been told our chaise would be ready in a week and we would be getting a phone call the next week. We stayed at home all day waiting for the call. I called twice, my husband called once. The first phone call the truck wasn't at the store yet, "We'll call you when it comes in," that was around 12:30 pm. Second phone call the truck just got here... Now it's 4:30pm, again... "We'll call you." 7:30 rolls around and they still haven't called so we call again. Mind you we've been home all day... And the lady says we called you and you didn't answer the phone. Needless to say I pretty much lost it with her. I couldn't believe my ears. She said to come get the chaise and ask for the manager... So we dropped everything and went to the store.
When we get there we go to customer service and give them our paperwork and the manager on duty gets our chaise. While we are waiting the employee bad mouths the manager on duty, calls him a few choice words and says the manager told us not to call the customers and now all of the customers are pissed off and angry... Um, no kidding. I pulled him aside and told him what transpired and he tried to appease us by saying he'd have a talk with his employees about why we weren't called. At this point I thought "Okay whatever... We have the chaise I said my peace, I don't have to deal with them anymore..."
We unwrapped our furniture and as soon as my husband sat on it, one of the tops of the buttons came off. After several hours of attempting to fix it, we gave up. I called the store the next day and explained everything. They told us to keep it until a new chaise could come in next week, added on the goof proof protection at no charge. I was happy again.
The next week I am waiting for the phone call again which never comes. So I call them and I get the response "I don't know what you're talking about." I explain the entire situation and I hear... "We'll call you back once we figure out the details." Which I reply saying "As long as someone actually calls me back that's fine." Of course no one calls me back. I call, had my husband call when he gets home a couple hours later and both times the manager is unavailable. "She'll call you back." Now I'm on the phone with customer care.
The rep from customer care seemed appalled at everything I was telling her. She said I shouldn't have dealt with the store, I should've just called them directly. And I'm supposed to know this how?? No one told me I was supposed to call customer care about anything other than damaged furniture issues. I'm at the point where I just want my money back and as I'm telling her this, the manager from the store calls back on our other phone line and tells my husband she doesn't want to throw anyone under the bus but there was a mix up and they don't have the chaise in the store. They will deliver it no charge on Friday. I am relaying everything to customer care and she tells me she's going to call us the next day to make sure it's documented and she is documenting as well. At this point I'm not believing anything they're telling me at the store, so we march down to the store to get it in writing.
When we get there the manager says "You didn't have to come all the way down here for this." We're thinking "Oh yes we did lady..." We get the goof proof and delivery in writing and head back home. So the customer care rep calls back the next day and says nothing was documented from the store about delivery or goof proof. We call the store and they say it's in their system. We get a call later that day with a window they will be delivering. Who knows at this point who is lying...
The next morning the store calls and tells my husband we're not on the delivery schedule. My husband of course informs me and now I'm even more beyond the point of no return. It's the night before they are suppose to deliver the chaise and I am so done. I call and ask for the manager... Who is never available, and I say I am cancelling the order, I am done with your store and I want a full refund. That gets the manager on the phone. I tell her about the phone call and she can tell I'm beyond disgusted.... She says "There's nothing I can do, it's already on the system for delivery and once it's in the system I can't change anything." I'm asking her if I bring back the chaise to her store can she start the refund process? "No. The only thing I can do," she says "Is refuse the delivery, give them the old chaise and tell them to call customer care to start the refund process." Fine, I hang up.
The automated system calls again telling us the window. The next morning I have a very uneasy feeling so I call Bob's customer care and speak to someone who has no clue about the situation. I explain what is supposed to happen in the next few hours and I ask if that is their policy. She reads some notes on our account and says no, that is not our policy, we give store credit not refunds. I have her call the store because she says nothing was documented. After 20 minutes of being on hold she comes back on the line and says she verified it with the store manager and is documenting everything. I let my husband know what transpired.
The delivery men come and my husband tells them we are refusing delivery and they are to take the old chaise as well. They proceed to tell him there is no room on their truck and they can't do that. He tells them to call customer care and goes to look on the truck and there is tons of room. He has a few choice words with them, they verify with customer care they are in fact supposed to take the piece with them and leave with both chaises. Now the only thing left is the refund... Here we go again.
A week goes by and I get a phone call from the store... "We are calling to arrange a delivery time for your new chaise," the girl says. I'm shaking my head in disbelief. I tell her "I am supposed to be getting a refund, not a new chaise." She checks her notes and doesn't see anything but continues to search through the notes. "Oh yes, here it is," she says "I am so sorry. I'll put through the refund right away, no one told me what was going on with your account, I didn't know."
Needless to say we have received our refund and we are finally free of this horrific experience. We are NEVER going to set foot in that store again. Their furniture is poorly made. Our chaise had metal push together buttons covered with a piece of fabric, and the structure was made of a cheap plywood. The piece probably wouldn't have lasted. The employees' incompetence as my husband says is "epic and unfaltering." You will most likely regret going there and it is not worth the frustration, aggravation and is a complete waste of time. Please take these posts seriously and not with a grain of salt... It's mind boggling how it can be this bad and how one company can cause this much agony, but it is the truth.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2016
The customer service is terrible. They lie to you and tell you contracting stories. I guess you get a low price and a headache buying from Bob's. I advice that you stay away...
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2016
I purchased a Maggie loveseat. Within six months the springs in the cushions became distorted and started popping out. I couldn't afford the extended warranty which, from what I've read from the reviews, is a good thing, but decided to call the store anyway to see if there was something they could do. We all know the answer to that question. So the Maggie went into the dumpster and I purchased a La-Z-Boy double reclining loveseat. Bottom line is YA GET WHAT YA PAY FOR!!! I'll never set foot in anther Bob's ever again!!!
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2016
Bob's Discount Furniture is terrible. They twist your arm to purchase the Goof Proof protection which covers nothing. Then when you try to get something repaired Bob's and Goof Proof point fingers at each other. Neither wants to be the responsible party. They're the worst.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2016
I purchased a couch and a love seat from Bob's Furniture at the Plainfield, NJ store. At the time I was convinced to take the Goof Proof insurance since everything was covered. At the end of the 1 year when my furniture was paid off the couch had a manufacturer's defect. Since then it has been hell. An inspector was sent to verify the issue which he did but never followed up. Calls to customer care were useless.
I finally found a rep at Customer Care to help and process a new love seat and couch (so the colors matched) and of course they sent just the couch and the delivery man talked us out of taking it since we need both pieces (they sit side by side) to match and they won't unless the match them up in the warehouse. Bob's then went back on their word and only replaced the couch. That came today and of course the color is not close to the loveseat so it looks horrific. ANYONE SHOPPING AT BOB'S NEEDS TO STOP. It is a ripoff and they don't stand behind their product. The warranty they sell called Goof Proof should be renamed "stealing from our customers." Shop elsewhere where quality is guaranteed!!!
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016
How does this guy Bob stay in business? My whole experience was horrible from start to finish. They are picking up this junk they call furniture and their customer service, wow, what a joke! Do yourself a favor, don't go there for anything. Trust all these reviews. All these people can't be lying.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016
We purchased $7,000 worth of furniture and the extended warranty. What a waste of money. Our butter colored sectional electric recliner couch is peeling and completely crooked; warranty only covers if those were caused by accidents. Our furniture is only 3 years old. Bob's furniture is cheap in every way, we were duped! I am embarrassed to tell anyone. I shopped there. One final embarrassment are the terrible TV ads for Bob's. DO NOT SHOP THERE.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2016
I got the call for next day delivery and guys were here when they said they would be here. So far, I have no complaints about the sofa, but do have a problem with the way they conduct business. After sofa was delivered and guys were gone, I was going out to the store when walked out to my driveway and saw a leg for the ottoman sitting on the driveway, Styrofoam pieces scattered across the driveway and my garbage can stuffed with the plastic, wrapping and Styrofoam that the sofa was wrapped in. I contacted Bob's at around 11am, didn't hear from them until 8pm and it was an automated call. About a week later I received another automated call, but I was done with them at this point.
We will never set foot in a Bob's store nor ever purchase anything from them again. My sofa better hold up and we got the protection plan and if their lack of customer service is any indication of what is to come should we encounter a problem with the sofa, recliner or ottoman, I don't anticipate good things to happen dealing with Bob's Discount Furniture. You Suck.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2016
We purchased an ottoman to go with a couch and love seat we already had in our home. We bought one at Bob's because it matched our set. Upon arriving at our house, we immediately realized the height of the ottoman was 6-8 inches taller than our couch; and that was very uncomfortable. So I immediately wrote to customer service, as it was closed at night to go in. The next morning I called customer service. I was told they could do nothing but give me a store credit. I had the ottoman in my possession for less than 12 hours!!! So, after work, I spoke to customer care at the Scarborough, Maine store and drove there. My husband came because it was getting dark and you never know what kind of people are out and about. It's good that he came! Bob's has very shady, unprofessional and lowlife people working in his "back garage-return station".
I am ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED with Bob's furniture and the fact that they don't stand behind their sales. We will NEVER STEP FOOT IN THE STORE again and will tell everyone who asks to go elsewhere; Bedderrest, Rooms To Go, so many with similar prices but much higher quality staff and customer service. We had the ottoman in our possession for less than 12 hours (most of the time was overnight/sleeping). When we asked to return the BRAND NEW NEVER BEEN USED ottoman, we were told there are no returns ever and were given a store credit minus the $48.00 we paid on top of the ottoman since we had to get it delivered. The people we dealt with were unprofessional, rude, and we were sent to deliver it in the dark area out back... And one guy at the "back garage" smelled of marijuana. Disgusted!
Before we even left the property, the rude, marijuana smelling guy had placed the ottoman BACK ON THE FLOOR to resell. What a SCAM!!! Bob's does NOT stand behind his stuff. Never again will I purchase anything from him. He is a crooked businessman and hires many employees to do his dirty work and - essentially - steal money from others. What a disgrace! To me, it wasn't about the money, although I'm not happy to throw $280 out the window to a loser. It is the principle of the matter and having had it for less than 12 hours and never ever used it. I feel sorry for anyone who admits to working for this company. There are other legitimate and fair businesses out there. For a $280 ottoman, they have disgusted us to the point of never returning again. Instead of customer satisfaction, Bob's customers are never served with respect and appreciation. Pathetic excuse for a businessman!
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2016
I purchased a bed from Bob's Furniture a couple of years ago. Several months after having the bed the headboard broke. I had the goof proof protection plan so I was able to receive a new bed. A couple of months after getting the new bed the support leg started to come off. Two legs came off. I thought nothing of it. As time went on all of the lights came off and the entire bed collapsed and broke. I then called Bob's Furniture simply because no one should have to purchase a new bed every two to three years. Bob's Furniture in turn told me there was nothing they could do for me because I did not purchase another goof proof plan.
When you buy furniture you're expecting the furniture to last for several years. This was not the case. Do not waste your money at Bob's Furniture!!! Highly disappointed. They sent someone to my house to see if the bed can be repaired. He looked at the bed and said there was nothing he can do and suggested that I sleep on the floor.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2016
In April 2011, I purchased a coffee table, two end tables and a dining room set from Bob's Discount Furniture. I also purchased their "Goof Proof" protection plan which the saleswoman told me would cover me for any scratches, cuts, nicks, and other accidental damage to the furniture. The plan was for 5 years. In December 2014, I reported a large looping scratch that had appeared on my coffee table. I deduced that the scratch was caused by my watch on the table. I called in to Guardian (the outsourced service that Bob uses for Goof Proof) and was helped by a representative named Kyle. Kyle asked me about the damage and said I needed to submit photos of the damage for assessment. I did so by emailing the pictures to the email address Kyle had given to me.
About a week later I got a call back and was informed that my claim was denied. They determined that the damage was excessive and preventable. While I realized it was a large scratch, it was caused by one continuous movement while I was writing. Further, if it was preventable, it wouldn't have been an accident which Bob's assured me was covered under the plan. The new representative I spoke to on the phone that was just reading the assessment given my claim noted that she could totally see that the scratch was made but it was not her decision. I asked to speak to a supervisor.
After about 10 minutes on hold, I spoke with a supervisor who indicated that they noted heat marks and other minor scratches. I noted that I was not reporting those but rather the large ugly one that had caused serious damage to the table and she said it would be impossible to fix. I asked her to explain and she said the heat marks made it impossible. I asked to have someone to come over to try to repair the scratch and was refused. I asked how she knew they were heat marks from a photo and she assured me they knew by the grey marks.
I said my entire apartment is grey and there were grey pillows that could be causing a reflection. It is also possible the grey smudges were just polish that was not buffed all the way. She then put me on hold for another 10 minutes to check on something. She came back and said there was nothing left to do. I argued again for her to send someone to the apartment to see if they could try to fix the scratch and she denied it again telling me it was not repairable. At this point I had been on the phone for 35 minutes and had to return to work so I could not argue anymore.
The Goof Proof protection is a fraud. The only thing it protects is one instance of damage to an otherwise pristine piece of furniture. Most likely very few are able to keep all furniture they own pristine over a 4 1/2 year time span and as such would never be able to report anything to Guardian as it will always be declined. Those who have the means to keep furniture pristine are most likely not buying from Bob's but from higher end stores. The $200 was not worth the price for the protection and is essentially worthless. While I was very happy with the furniture, I would not recommend the protection plan. It is a waste of money and fraud.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2016
I purchased the goof proof insurance for my sectional and I tried to use it twice and was unable to both times. It is Guardian Insurance and they give you the run around and will not replace couch cushions unless it is on their terms.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2016
Purchased $2000 worth of furniture at Bob's in August 2015. Brava couch sets, upon delivery I hear the 2 guys delivering talk about the couches and one asked "If you could get any furniture free from Bob's would you get the Brava set?" Other delivery guy "Hell no, you couldn't pay me to own this set?" So that was my first red flag. Here we are a few months later and we notice an unsewn seam. The stuffing is coming out, a razor knife tear that was obviously done delivery day. As we have a 5 yr old so any sharp objects are hard to find in my home and worse of all Christians day we had company over and they got stuck in the recline position on the couch! How embarrassing! Next, SPARKS from under the couch!!! Exposed wires!!
Call customer service, set up a date for service. Was supposed to get a call day before with ETA, took day off from work to be home, never a call. Call this morning to be told that NEVER an order placed!!! And No one with that name of the person I spoke to works there!!! WHAT? So hackers hacked into Bob's customer service line and play Bob's employee all day?? Now I'm waiting for a call back to see if they can get out here today. 2 hours later still no word, and if they don't come today it's another day off from work. So wrong, horrible customer service. I will NEVER shop there again and I WILL spread the word for people to completely AVOID Bob's!
Updated on 1/20/2016: So, they send someone to look at my couches and "fix" them. The guy comes in my home, looks at them, and says "What you want me to do?" (And that was the extent of his English.) I said, "Well what can you do? I want my couches fixed." After staring at my T. Visbal for a few minutes he says "I call store and tell them you want new couches." I'm super confused because clearly that's what I've done already but hey if it takes 2! So he calls and tells them they can't be fixed, (one of them could have been in my opinion but this guy came in with no intentions of fixing anything) so the nice guy Chris on the phone sets me up for an even exchange in a couple weeks. Ok, fine.
Well here we are, finally the day they are to do an exchange of the Brava couch sets that they slashed open during delivery and put together wrong allowing the wires so get caught in the mechanism ripping off the plastic which exposed the wire and started sparking under the couch. 3 guys show up today, ask me "What's wrong with couch?" I tell him. I ask him a question and he just chuckles, why? Because they don't speak English either!!! I'm sorry but if you're sending employees to people's homes you should make sure that they can speak enough English to talk to the customer and answer their questions, I mean we are in AMERICA!
They were very careless with my house and kept knocking the door into my wall and banging the furniture onto the walls and dropped the couches on my hardwood floor. They decided it was break time in my front yard, eating lunch and smoking cigarettes while yelling stuff & laughing. I shut the door, turn around and GUESS WHAT??! A HUGE gash in one of the couches!!! I immediately called them in to look and now I am AGAIN in the same boat, waiting for delivery of a new couches because of the careless reckless delivery team that Bob probably pays minimum wage. I'm so done with Bob's. NEVER AGAIN will I shop there. It's true you get what you pay for. PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF THE FRUSTRATION AND PAY A LITTLE MORE FOR BETTER QUALITY AND SERVICE!
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2016
NEVER SIGN UP FOR BOB'S No Goof Proof Protection PLAN!!! Never sign up for Bob's discount furniture protection plan. When I bought my dining table the sales person told me anything happen to your furniture, it will be covered. One of my dining table chair leg broke, and when I call them they said that it is not covered as breaking of chair leg is not an accident. It is completely fraud. This protection is complete waste of money. No matter whatever is the cause of damage of your furniture "Guardian" (Protection plan agency) will tell you that it is not accident so you are not covered. Never sign up for protection plan, it is completely fraud.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2016
My experience with Bob's Discount furniture has started on quite a sour note. Seems they are liars of the first order or don't care about their consumers at all. Bought a dining table from them on 6th December which got delivered to my residence yesterday 2nd Jan. The sales associate when selling the table to us told us clearly that we can add the protection when the table is being delivered to our place & in the meantime we could cancel the order if we came across another table at a different store since the delivery date was long way. Now when the table has got delivered and I made a call without wasting any time to add warranty for future protection, the store folks surprised me by saying that it cannot be done and are clueless how to respond to the customer. Not that I have a serious complaint here but this is pathetic customer service because of lack of coordination between departments.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2016
I went with my husband to buy furniture a few weeks before halloween since I just bought a new house that needs to be furnished. I thought "let's try out one set before doing the whole house with them", since I know very little about the company. After feeling pressured into the sofa from the salesmen, I waited at the store for 2 hrs until he figured out how to enter the order. My sofa, loveseat and coffee tables all came in on time, but I was still missing the oversized chair since it was out of stock. Not a problem. That stuff happens. Finally the chair comes in (after being rescheduled twice because they were still out of stock). The chair comes in (on Halloween night) broken! I call immediately to let them know so I can get a new one. The new replacement chair was due to come in Dec 10th (almost 7 weeks later!). This time they brought it to me with no legs because the delivery men said that the last customer stole their drill.
Enough is enough. I have called Bob's a few times about asking for a refund and they want to offer me a $25 store card. REALLY? Then I also can't get any money back because my husband put on the legs to the chair by himself with his drill when he got home that day. I have called multiple times asking to speak to a manager who is ALWAYS busy and NEVER calls me back, but has one of his reps call me back saying they will give me $50 off my bill which isn't even 1% of what I paid for it all. Today, I'm still playing phone tag with them, and they are still refusing to give me money back. SAVE yourself some time and DON'T shop here! It's nothing but a headache and hassle to be polite to people or have customer service skills.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2016
We ordered our bedroom furniture from Bob's in Deptford, NJ in September. Our experience with the salesman was fantastic. We were hopeful. But it wasn't till the furniture arrived that our hopes were taken away. The stuff was in really bad shape. The bed had cracks throughout the wood, the dresser had the same. We called the salesman in hopes that he could help us, but it seemed his help was only as far as taking our money. We were told to contact Customer service who seemed like they would take care of it. That was four months ago.
I received my 5th shipment today and it was still ruined. The 4th dresser had chips in the corner edges. My last dresser was okay, but the delivery men ran the mirror across the top scratching it. The bed drawers still don't sit flush against the bed sides and no matter what I do nothing seems to happen. I have given up two days from work and have sat home on Saturdays to wait for deliveries that are seldom on time. I have tipped each delivery team, since it is not their fault that this store sells junk.
Today I told them to just come and pick it up. However I was told that they would not refund the base or the mattress. The mattress that I purchased to go with a bed that I cannot use. My small house has been a mess for the last four months, because I cannot put the other stuff from that room back into the room with furniture still being replaced. This has been a real nightmare and it looks like it's just going to keep going. DO NOT SHOP AT THIS STORE! YOU WILL REGRET THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2016
I went to Bob's Furniture in March of 2015 and purchased $3000 worth of furniture. In less that a year I have had to have legs on a chair replaced due to sloppy delivery people, then an entire chair replaced due to the back springs breaking. Now my back cushions are tearing away from the back top of the sofa and I guess they are tired of paying to replace their cheaply made furniture and they are saying my dog has learned how to claw out the stitching in a perfectly straight line along the seams of the sofa cushions. I said shih tzu's are amazing dogs but really.
Then I am told there is no appeal process that the photos are the appeal and I said well there is always the court of public appeal. I will post this everywhere I can. People DON'T shop at Bob's, from delivery till now it has been a horrible experience. (It's a shame because our salesman was super great). And like every other large company they don't care about customer satisfaction. Well Bob's just called about the website post and said they won't help me but won't post my story either. Ha
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2016
My husband and I purchased the Spender Queen Bed (frame, headboard and foot board) in March 2015 from Bob's Discount Furniture. I should have known I was in for trouble when the delivery man from the company delivering our mattress and box spring (not from Bob's) asked me "Is this from Bob's?" and when I replied "Yes", and he replied, "Well good luck!" Bob's had delivered and assembled the bed frame prior. As soon as the bed was completely made, I got on the bed to test it out, and immediately felt as though I were in a hammock.
I weigh 140 pounds. When my husband got home, I asked him to lay on the bed, and I looked underneath, the bed was sagging, and the support posts that had previously not been touching the ground were. We thought that was normal. My husband weighs 200 pounds. When I got in the bed, we heard a snap. We investigated and found that one of the planks beneath the box spring had snapped through the bed frame. We attempted to contact Bob's about our issues, as we had purchased the insurance. We were told it was not covered. Eventually each support peg snapped, split and completely broke. Since we were told it was not their fault, we ended up modifying the bed ourselves, and adding new support pegs beneath the bed. Absurd. It has been a nightmare and for $299.00, we will be putting this bed in our second guest room, and hoping for the best!
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2016
Before I start, I wish there was provision of negative or zero rating, because these guys don’t deserve even 1 rating! I am still cursing my luck, why did I ended up buying furniture from Bob's. I purchased furniture of worth about $5,000. The trouble started the day they delivered the furniture, starting from wrong assembly, delivery of mismatching items, chipping of corners of the wooden furniture etc. This was not all, they broke glass of ceiling light and door stopper. For replacing/fixing the wrong furniture delivered, I have been on calls and visited the store again as well.
But it has been more than 2 months. I have spent 5-6hrs on call with their customer care! Every time you call, you are told that it would be fixed. They have come to fix/replace five to six times so far but alas it has still not been fixed/replaced. And each time they come you have to make sure that somebody is at home full day. And add to that the behaviors of sales person is that as if you did big mistake by buying furniture from them.
Claim for broken glass ceiling light is another story. When you call, be prepared to wait for at least 40-45mins and the response you get is that supervisor or manager would call you in next 24hr-48hrs but as you would have guessed by now that “24-48hrs” never come. If you insist on talking to supervisor/manager they transfer your call to someone in “property claim” and all you hear is that somebody would call you. So basically they make you run in circles (I guess in hope that you would give up on your claim).
I have decided not to go closer to any Bob’s store, for you I leave it to your judgment. But you have to be super-duper lucky to have all the furniture delivered in good shape, nothing gets damaged in your house and everything you bought is of fantastic quality. But let me assure you that would never happen. I am HOPING someday (when my stars are bright and shining) at least they would fix the remaining items for which I paid extra in my last visit to avoid any chance of mismatch delivery!
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2016
I got the Bob's Goof Proof for my furniture and submitted a claim. I was told to send the pictures to Guardian Products. I was told to send pictures of the damaged spots and was told to give it a couple weeks. I did not hear anything and I sent claim again and was told that I was requested to supply additional proof of the entire dresser. I never received such an email and was told because I did not respond the case was closed. This is a total rip-off. I have called several times to even get to submit a claim and when I do you refuse to supply me with what I am paying for. I would like my money back for this service where I can probably pay to get it repaired for all the hassle I have to go through. It's not like I have claimed several times. In one and only time you deny with allegations that you asked for further evidence. This is just a way for them to get additional funds for a service that they refuse to supply the products for.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2015
This is an experience that happened to me personally not too long ago. I hope my story will help consumers shopping for furniture. When Bob's opened their store near Citi Field, I took my mother there to buy a leather couch and love seat. The first couch we picked out was on sale but it did not fit thru our doorway. We had to return it. We paid cash for the order, and it was over $2000 for both pieces. We couldn't find anything else my mother liked, and were literally forced to make another purchase there. You see, the return policy for Bob's does not give immediate money back. Bob's has 30 days to send out a check. That does not work, since we are now couchless in a senior citizens apartment, we threw out the old couch. So do we go dip into my mom's fixed income for more cash or do we wait 30 days for our return? She started crying. If we knew this we wouldn't have shopped there.
We picked out something else. It was not on sale and claimed to be leather but felt like a cheap catcher's mitt. We were fine, until a month later, fading developed on the leather, one of the cables snapped on the recliner side, and a tear began to form. Bob's insurance Goof Proof sent an agent to my house. He gave us his approval, and oddly, we still had to call it in and explain to a telemarketer agent what happened to the couch. We were denied by this telemarketer agent. The agent explained "I worded it wrong." Really? I told the truth and the couch is garbage, and you expect me to lie for your insurance standards?
Bob's does not cover the cables on recliners. Can you imagine that breaking a month in (no less) and being left unreclinable?? Shame on Bob's. I called Bob's store directly where I made the purchase, and was given the run around. The phone rep also told me what I "should have said" which was not the truth or what happened. Save your time, go to a Raymour and Flanigans or some place with legitimate coverage.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2015
Ordered the Diva fireplace, great customer service in the store. Received the fire place twice, each time I received the fireplace it was damage. This was not good being I had to take off for this delivery twice. I thought someone with customer service like a manager would take on responsibility, didn't happen. Will not order from them again.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2015
We spent over $700 on a leather recliner couch which was delivered to me January 2015; in July I had to call customer care because one of the recliner mechanisms broke. The technician came and replaced the part and also re-stuffed the arm because the filling was matted down. We had to recently call again because both of the outer couch arms have worn and are leaning out. The technician inspected the couch and verified that the recliners and arms are loose; I was put on the phone with a csr who explained that my problem was due to wear and tear and nothing could be done. Even though there is one year guarantee it does not cover that.
Bottom line - pay over $700 for furniture that broke after only 6 months and be told normal wear and tear makes the couch no good after another 5 months? Is that normal to expect "quality" furniture to last less than a year? Total waste of money. And the csr just said nothing they could do - in other words, you're screwed. Customer number **.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2015
My family recently purchased furniture from Bob's, as well as their protection plan (5 yrs). The prices were very good and service was also positive. After 2 years, there were some accidental tears in the living room set. Bob's sent out a service truck and everything was taken care of properly. Me and my family would definitely recommend this store to whoever needs new furniture at a good price. Thanks Bob's!
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2015
Since I moved into a new place on March of 2013, me and my husband decided to buy most of the furniture from Bob's. After a year, I noticed a little scratch on the sofa very tiny... Less than half an inch. Since we paid for the Goof Proof I immediately called to report it. But since they wanted to know how it happened and we had no idea how they told us that they could not helped until we could tell them how it happened. They gave us a deadline to call them back with an answer (not sure if it was a couple of days).
I called them back and told them I had no idea how it happened and at the end they tell me they don't cover cuts and scratches! Now when it hasn't been two years since the purchase my sofa is all flat all over. This sure cannot be wear and tear. Why then sell the Goof Proof for five years when it doesn't cover nothing! BIG RIP Off! Never again I'm buying from them and I'm telling everyone I know. This store shouldn't be in business. I'm wondering if all of these they are doing is legal or not.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2015
WARNING: DO NOT BUY FROM BOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE!!! Just a little story to share. I bought a mattress that was to be delivered between 11 and 3. Get a call saying truck broke down and won't make it in those hours. They will call me and let me know so I left only to get a call at 3:30 that they tried to deliver the mattress and I was not there. Thankfully I was able to stop the truck as I was a few minutes away. As they are ready to unload it, they discovered it was wet so they didn't feel comfortable leaving it. In the meantime they get me in touch with customer service who is kind enough to say she will put in a request to have it delivered on Saturday. Fine and dandy.
Saturday comes about, 11 no word yet about the mattress so call again customer service. "We are so sorry the mattress didn't make the truck, can't deliver till Tuesday morning. We can make a 6:30 delivery so you won't miss another day of work". In the meantime, I am sleeping on pillows on a box spring and on the couch, wherever is most comfortable. So anxiously awaiting for Tuesday morning for my new mattress and don't. I get a call saying it won't be delivered till between 1 and 5. What the blank. Another day not in the office. So try and talk to customer service about all this all day long and got nowhere. This mattress better be gold because I am not happy. Guess I am not the first person this happens too. BEWARE OF BOB'S DISCOUNT
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2015
First they changed my delivery date with no reason or notification. They promised to fix it by delivering 4 days later and said they would call an hour before they showed up so I wouldn't have to miss more work. Sadly, they only called 10 minutes before arriving (luckily I didn't trust them and was home). I told the delivery truck driver not to drive up the driveway because it's steep and big trucks will get stuck. Instead of heeding my warning, they decided to try and hit the gas as hard as they could to make it up the driveway. Well of course the back of their truck got stuck in the street and they couldn't move the truck.
They tried for 4 hours and brought other trucks to help, blocking the road. Instead of being able to go back to work, I was trapped in my house, not able to get by them blocking my driveway. The road is completely torn up with a huge hole from where they got stuck and deep lines in the pavement from where they tried to force themselves out.
They brought my furniture in while waiting for an answer on how to get their truck unstuck. They set up the furniture and left a huge mess of Styrofoam all over the house and bags in the driveway. I am beyond unsatisfied. For spending $3,000 on furniture and $230 on delivery, I expected much more from their delivery team. When I called to complain, I was met with indifference and was told all they could do was give me a $75 gift card.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015
I purchased a table and chairs on 24 Nov 15 for delivery on 22 Dec 15. When I made my purchase nothing was said about it being out of stock. They were ready to delivered it but since it's a Christmas gift I wanted it delivered close to Christmas. 6 days before delivery we get a call that it's out of stock and have to wait until 9th of January. If I knew this was going to happen I would have it delivered sooner and store it in my garage. I will not purchase from them again, they did not offer me anything to make me happy.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015
I called Bob's again because I reported that a leg on my new coffee table broke off. They are stating that we did damage to the top and they will not replace the table, after I have been on the phone for the 2nd time for an hour and then Robin tells me they can't help me!!! That is why I bought the insurance so the furniture would be covered. I am very, very, very dissatisfied with Bob's Discount Furniture. They give all kinds of reasons why that won't hold up their end of the insurance!
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2015
On 10/31, I ordered a pearl marble table. It came two weeks later cracked. When the delivery person called about this, I was told the table was out of stock. On 12/3, they came to replace the table, but it had a corner missing. Again, the table was out of stock. On 12/10, they came a third time, only they took my table, and never replaced it. I was told it was out of stock and wouldn't be available until after Christmas. Are you kidding me!!! They also would not refund my money. Today is 12/16, I finally got a table, another one. Not the one I wanted. For my troubles and missing 4 days of work for their deliveries, I got a lousy 50 gift card. Never again will I step foot into that store!!
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2015
I would like to start off by saying you get what you pay for. My wife and I bought a couch on, March 26, 2011 from Bob's in Paramus, N.J. The sales person said that if we purchase the protection plan, the couch would be covered for 5 years. On the Goof Proof's web page, it says that the mechanism of the couch is covered along with plenty of other stuff so I purchased the warranty for peace of mind. Just an FYI, Bob's Discount Furniture owns both of the protection plans they offer, which I find is a big conflict of interest. Basically, they make up their own rules to get out of paying claims.
In 2013, my pull cord to one of the recliners broke, and they sent me out the part along with technician for installation. Now comes the fun part! Two years later the replaced pull cord broke along with another one. So now, I have two recliners that are not functioning. My wife and I called Bob's warranty about the pull cords, bad cushion in one of the sections, and total fade of color in the back of the sections. The tech came and said that he took pictures and would be submitting them to Bob's for warranty replacement, and we should be hearing from them in two to three days.
After not hearing from them for 18 days, we called them and was on the phone for over two hours. Customer Care kept telling me the pull cord was a wear and tear item. I told them that the pull cord was not a wear and tear item especially since the one they replaced broke again as well as the other pull cord. This is a manufacturer defect and should be covered along with the fact that the pull cord is part of the reclining mechanism. Also they said that fading and the cushions are not covered as they are wear and tear. But funny only one out of seven cushions is a problem. When I told them that the pull cord was replaced before, they came up with they made a mistake and will not do it again. I purchased a useless warranty that they said would cover everything and now they will not honor anything. Never buy from Bob's.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2015
Sofa and fireplace - I bought warranty for both pieces. They refuse to come & fix the problems. They are a fraud and people need not to give them business. They want pictures of the problems to see if it's an acceptable claim. My whole frame of my sofa is broken and yet they want pictures. They should not be in business. They know how to fool people. My fireplace has scratches and the wood is peeling off. They claim that's not part of the coverage. When I purchased the warranty, I was told if anything happens to either pieces I am covered 100%. They are liars and thieves.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2015
I'm never purchasing furniture at Bob's, ever again! I purchased the goof proof plan and they basically took my money. Don't buy furniture from Bob's ever!!! The goof proof is supposed to cover any damages within a 5 year span, but they can only determine if the damage is covered. I hate Bob's!!
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2015
Me and my fiance were looking for a couch for our apartment a couple of months ago. We found the one we wanted but we weren't ready to purchase. We asked the sales rep if they would still have it in stock in like 2 months and she said they had it for years and wouldn't be discontinuing anytime soon. So we go back literally in 2 months time and the couch is gone. We find the sales rep we were dealing with and she tells us that it has been continued and tells us she'll see if they still have it on stock in the warehouse. Which they actually had two love seats and center consoles in stock which was what we were going back to buy.
So we asked if they were cheaper since it was no longer being made and she nastily said no. Ok whatever. We were going to buy it but somehow the price went from 1200 to 1800 for two love seats that are being discontinued. They added all of these extra fees and what not and I just laughed and walked away. I wound up buying a couch from Macy's furniture instead. Better quality and surprisingly much cheaper. Bob's discount furniture big disappointment...
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015
Bob's Furniture is the worse. It may seem that you're saving money but in the end it just throw your money away. Never again will I buy from them.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015
I went to buy a mattress set 2 weeks ago. I paid half. The person I was dealing with said it would be in Tuesday and he'd give me a call so I can come pick it up. Tuesday came. No call. So I called. They told me they don't know what was on that shipment. A few days later, I called again and spoke with someone else. They gave me a different story and said they'd call me when it came in. Today, Tuesday, the day they get in shipments, they don't know what was on the truck. I tried paying the remaining balance but the verification process for the address on my card didn't work. So now I have to go out of my way to go to the store to pay and not even know if I can pick up my mattress set. They still can't tell me if it's in or not. Never will I buy from Bob's again. I've used them 10 years ago for a living room couch. That fell apart within a few months. Ugh!
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
After speaking with a manager at the store, a representative and a manager through Guardian (who is their outside insurance company), I had a service rep come to my house to access damage to my couch. The first rep came outside of the indicated window of time and it took a week to get another. The second rep stayed for less than five minutes and said I should receive credit to replace the couch. In calling the store, that didn't happen nor was granted. What's worse is that Guardian said the break was declared normal wear and tear (who intentionally sits on their own couch and breaks in on purpose?!). The manager there went on to say that an accident would be "You falling or tripping on your couch. That's it." Then he hung up on me.
I asked for another rep to come and survey the damage. Nope. I asked to be credited for the policy, since it is worthless. Nope. I contacted every nook and cranny of Bob's to speak with someone of authority and they all reference a liaison team that didn't even contact THEIR managers back in a timely fashion to. Bad business practices. Terrible customer service. Awful accidental coverage. Who knew that semantics would play a role in how they squander your money. Their sales reps should never proclaim things are covered that aren't.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
I buy a couch set in 8/2008 and pay for a five years warranty. Today 12/03/15 I call and tell them that my couch had something loose, broken or structure problem, beside on stain on the side. They told me base on what I told them that I didn't qualify to fix my couch, but when I buy the warranty they told me "anything that happens to your couch we fix it or you get a new one." All I can said is don't waste your money on any warranty.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
On 11-7-15 I purchased a sectional couch with a delivery promise of 12-3-15. The delivery truck did show up on time and at the front side of the delivery window, however the truck only had 1 of 3 pieces. I was told at that time that the other 2 pieces were back ordered and I would have to wait until 12-29-15 for the other pieces. NO ONE ever called to let me know I would not be receiving the whole order. I gave away my existing couch the night before to make room for the new on and now don't have a couch for the holiday.
THANKS **. Your company SUCKS and I will never use you again and I will let everyone I know how inconsiderate your staff is and how they have no regard for their customers needs. You had no trouble taking my $1700 and holding it for a month only to stiff me on my order. Now I have to wait for the refund on my CC and scramble to buy another couch for the holidays. I'm sure you knew well in advance that the couch was back ordered and if someone would have called me and explained it I would have came back in and ordered something else, instead I got screwed. Thanks for nothing.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2015
I ordered a queen sized bedroom set from Bob's 2 years ago. This morning, my bed collapsed and the wood holding the foundation broke. I am the only one sleeping in the queen sized bed and I wasn't jumping in it... The wood totally cracked and pieces broke off all over. I called Bob's and they wouldn't do anything about it since it's been more than a year. I think furniture should last more than 2 years. This is very disappointing!
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2015
Found my sofa and chair. Nice lady named Mary gave me all the info, told her would be back next day. Wanted to get my daughters approval. Arrive next morning, Mary not in yet. Young man says he will see that she gets the sale. Making arrangements for delivery when we are approached by a manager who asks my husband if he is an American he replies, “Yes why do you ask?” Manager says, "Well you have a shirt on with American flag, a hat from Canada." (We were just at Niagara Falls.) "All you need is Mexican pants and you will have all nationalities covered." My husband is a veteran and very much American. I found this to be very insulting and uncalled for, didn't know you had to dress a certain way to shop at Bob's. This all took place at the store in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, on Saturday 28th of November. Needless to say Bob's furniture will be boycotted by my family and anybody else that I talk too.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
My boyfriend and I shopped at Bob's to furnish our entire apartment and while we have had trouble with each piece we purchased, the couches are the most disappointing. We purchased two sofas in the Butter color in 2011 and within one year, the leather started crumbling off of the couches. This happened on the arms and the cushions. The cushions have become flat as a pancake and the leather is literally crumbling in pieces off of the cushions onto my living room floor every single day. We have had to put blankets all over our couches to be able to still sit on them or else the leather pieces would be all over our clothes. We are in our late 20's and do not have any children jumping around on our furniture. The leather on these couches is just falling off of them.
I have called Bob's care while my couch was under warranty and they said they would not fix anything because these are not because of an accident. An "accident" would be if we poked a whole in the couch with our keys or something. We are grown adults, why would that happen?! We had someone put their coat on our couch arm and the zipper tore the couch a little and they said this didn't qualify as an accident either. For the kitchen tables we bought, the wood has bubbled on the tables. We use coasters on EVERY SINGLE table and the glasses condensation over flowed over the coaster and got the table wet where it bubbles. According to Bob's, not an accident. Won't replace anything.
The real kicker was this morning when I found a wire sticking out of the side of my couch. We keep our ottoman on the side of the couch when it is not being used and I went to pull my ottoman out to use it and I heard a ripping noise. It was the long wire sticking out of the couch and ripped my ottoman from end to end. Mind you the ottoman is flat as a pancake too. Their response? The manufacturer warranty was up after one year so they are not responsible. My question is why are wires popping out of the side of my couch after less than 5 years?! If my 9 year old niece came over and was hurt by that wire what would they do then? Is that my fault that the wires are popping out of our couch. We are only lucky they did not pop out where we lay on the couches into our backs.
Finally, our bed that we lay in every night creeks and cracks when we get in. I am a 130 pound woman and my boyfriend is a 200 pound athlete. We are healthy and in shape and our bed sounds like it is ready to collapse. Their customer service is awful but they will push their bob's care on you and swear it's the greatest investment you could make. I won't even get into the delivery problems we had. We are about to buy a home and will need to furnish the entire home and would be lucky if we can even use any of the furniture we bought from Bob's in our new home. They care about the volume of product they can sell and not the quality. We all make hard earned money and it shouldn't be spent at Bob's. They do not stand by their product at all.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
After being turned down for credit (note we knew our credit score going in and it is very good), they had us apply for acceptance now program but what they don't tell you is it is through rent a center. So for a $1500 set I would end up paying over $3000. It seems to us that most people were turned down the day we were there. We walked away without buying furniture knowing we could get the credit we wanted, drove down the road to another furniture store, got approved in seconds, picked out our furniture without a sales person following us. Told the salesperson what we wanted, she wrote it up, gave us delivery date and A LOT of free gifts just for shopping with them and we were on our way. Buyer beware. Bob's is basically a Rent A Center now and after buying our furniture, we realized the quality at Bob's is terrible for the price.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
1st issue. The salesman wrote down the wrong items of our order. I wanted exactly what was in the showroom, yet somehow I got something completely different. 2nd issue. 1st attempt of delivery, ripped couch. 3rd issue. 2nd attempt of delivery. All 3 pieces were the wrong one!!! How hard is their job!? And when I call to tell someone, the first thing I hear from them is, ok so you want a refund? What kind of customer service is that?! And then they offer you "compensation" for your trouble, but only in the form of store credit!!! Sorry but why would I want to spend another penny at your store?! Save yourself the headache and annoyance. Don't go to Bob's. Yea they are cheap, but you get what you pay for. Stay away!
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2015
I purchased my sectional August 2013. The sales representative insisted that I buy the protection plan so I did (he said, "They totally protect your product, I promise."). Don't believe that. My sectional has yet to be cleaned. I called several times and they refuse to fix the problem. Everything is that's not covered and they don't give back your money but they will give you the call, run around but they won't help you so you get ripped off. Don't waste your money at Bob's. They are a rip off.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2015
Bought in May 2015. We never have pd. this amount for a mattress!! Pricey... so figured it would be awesome... WRONG!! WE HAVE A 10 YR WARRANTY ON THIS. So they came and looked at the bumps and dips in it and will replace it!!! Wow that is great... but we have to pay $99.99 for them to pick-up this one and deliver another one!!! Their product but we have to pay for delivery and pick-up? Doesn't make sense. My husband just had 2 surgeries, can't lift over 20 lbs. So we are stuck on having to pay.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2015
3 years ago we purchased 2 chairs, a couch, and dresser and foot rest. The couch started sagging within 2 years and both chair also started sagging. And 3 years out one of the chairs is broke. I called about this and they said the extra warranty was only to cover actually not every day wear and tear. I was so mad now we have to scrape up more money to buy new chaise. We gave away the couch 3 months ago. I have never had this happen to us before in different store. We own a couch for 15 years and it did fall apart in the 14th year.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2015
Does not offer any reasonable return or exchange policy for merchandise. Purchased a command reclining sofa and after second day of ownership I began noticing the metal bar in the lower lumbar support area as the cushions lost their initial fluff. Horrible for first week. Customer support will offer no refunds or exchanges for their poor product.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2015
Like others have said, I would give Bob's a zero if I could. We were looking for a mattress because I am having MAJOR spine surgery and we wanted a new one. Our salesman told me they had a 30 day "break-in/adjustment" period but if I found that it really didn't work for me we could return it earlier. LIE! We purchased the mattress on 11/8 and were told that it would be in on the 17th for pick up. No problem with that. On the 10th I get a call saying it was in -YIPPEE! - early, I told them I would be in the next day to pick it up.
The next afternoon (11/11/15) I go in and pick up my queen Attitude mattress set. We get it home and set it up. This was NOTHING like the store one, not even close. I was not able to sleep on my back and only got a couple of hours of very uncomfortable sleep on my side. It was like sleeping on a concrete floor, no exaggeration!! I tried a few nights sleeping only on my side, by Saturday morning my side felt bruised. Saturday I ended up on our old futon. We next put on our old memory foam topper and it is somewhat bearable. For over $900 I should not have to put a topper on to get an uncomfortable nights sleep.
I went to the store hoping that since it was sooner than the regular 30 days they would be able to help me. I was told no, I needed to call customer service, not a big deal so I came home and called. I explained to the girl what I wanted to do and she said it would be a minute, she needed to get a return manager. After close to 10 minutes on hold Courtney came on. She told me since I only had it 2 days she could do nothing! I told her hold on 2 days! I picked it up the 11th, it's now the 19th. She said their records showed I picked it up on the 17th and that's what she would go by. I explained everything to her and then she said oh, the records do say the call was on the 10th and I only picked up the foundation on the 11th.
These idiots don't even know what merchandise is leaving! The mattresses were banded and wrapped together! We went in circles and she said I could not get a refund before the 17th but if I wanted I could get a store credit by the 3rd. Told her that does me no good as I'll be in the hospital and I need a bed that I can lay flat on my back when I get home. She repeated that I can't return until the 17th. I guess I'm out of luck and will be in extreme pain post op, because if I can barely sleep on it now, after my spine reconstruction/ revision surgery I sure won't be able to. Do yourselves a favor and don't believe what the salesperson tells you. Like the stereotypical used car salesman they will say anything they need to make a sale. Also their "wonderful" mattress warranty is only good if you purchase their VERY expensive mattress pad otherwise it's basically void.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2015
There is no doubt in my mind that this is the worst business I have ever dealt with. When I went to the store to make the initial purchase, the salesman unlocked the door for an employee and locked it in my face. It was exactly 10 am which is the time that they open so I went to my truck to sit for a few, saw a few other people walk in, and then went to look. I couldn't get a single salesman to come over as I looked around so I purchased online. Apparently, even purchasing online just sends the order to your nearest store which put me back to square one of dealing with these people. The order came after having to spend a half hour on the phone with an address specialist (yea, that's a real thing), when they called to confirm my delivery to the wrong address. The delivery truck showed up at 7am without a "hey, we are on our way" call like every other normal company.
They went to bring the sofa upstairs to my apartment and couldn't get up the stairs. They didn't rotating it a different way, they didn't try anything, and they refused my offer of removing the banister which would have given them about 3 inches more than the half inch that they needed to make it fit. The guy asked me what I wanted him to do and apparently, "you're job" and "put in some actual effort" were not things he wanted to hear. He called customer service on my phone and by the time she was done introducing herself, the couch was lifted and on the truck and they were backing down the block. So now I took a day off work, STILL have no couch, AND they can't do refunds anywhere but in the store which won't open until 2 hours after I hung up with them. By far, the worst company around and I definitely should have done my due diligence before I wasted my time with them.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
I bought a sectional from Bobs furniture and I never received it. I was called for delivery, then a day before the date I got another call saying that I won't receive it and will be getting it in another 2 weeks. That is already a month waiting. I said ok. When the two weeks was up I said let me call be make sure that they were coming. To my surprise they said no it won't be. So the entire holiday season would now come and I would not have a chair to seat on. They were really asking me to wait another month. PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM BOBS FURNITURE. THEY LIE TO CUSTOMERS.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
Purchased a sofa and recliners. Right before they were to be delivered, Bob's customer care called me and told me they would not be delivered. This is the week before Thanksgiving and we disposed of our old furniture in preparation for this. Bob's could only say they were sorry but couldn't help that the furniture was back ordered. Why did they wait to the day before the delivery date? I was on hold over 3 hours to speak with a supervisor who told me they are sorry but go pick something else out at the store and try to have it delivered. Worst customer service I have every dealt with. I would recommend you find cheap furniture elsewhere and save yourself a lot of headaches and all those lies!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
So I went to the store to buy a new recliner. The sales rep sold me the McKenna, I am very dissatisfied with this. She sold me on goof proof, told me that it covers EVERYTHING, and then told me that I could have the delivery date that I wanted. I thought sweet see you then. She was all over it, told me that it was all set and that I would totally get it. No worries I don't have to do a thing but wait for them to call and give me a four hour window.
THEY NEVER CAME! So I called customer care. This guy was awesome, he apologized more than I could have asked for, told me that the store can only submit REQUESTS and that it was a request and no a guarantee. Hence the fact that it is a request. He then did everything he could and got me added for that Tuesday, all and all, the salespeople are just trying to get the sale and get the commission, and nothing else, they don't care about you, now customer care on the other hand, be nice if you need to call them because eventually you will and they are only following the policies they are allowed too. When I called after my delivery was completed they gave me my delivery fee back on my gift card, which I probably won't use. Aside from that, I don't think I will be purchasing from Bob's ever again.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
I guess you get what you pay for! I feel deceived, the bottom of the cushions are a little cheap material. The material pulled and lots of loose thread. It's so light in weight that when you sit it pushes back. Not worth anything. :(
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
This is the second complaint I have had with this company. After the first complaint was filed we were given a store credit for the bed frame and headboard, to which I did not even know, was placed on my account until I re-reached out to the BBB and the store that I purchased the bed from (should be on file). After learning of the credit being granted, we went to the store where they had nothing that matched the rest of the bedroom set, so we had to call customer care for a credit for all the bedroom furniture.
Bobs took back a percentage for use despite us having no choice but to return the dressers because of the quality of the bed. We then had to spend additional money to find a new bed frame and headboard as well as a dresser to match because the store prices have increased since we last purchased from them. The delivery was scheduled for 11/10, to which I took off of work and made myself available. The time of the delivery was pushed back 3 times. When the furniture arrived the headboard and baseboard were both broken, which shows the lack of quality in the furniture. The next available appointment was for 11/16, to which I said I could not do as I could not lose a days pay since I had just taken off.
They moved forward with that date, with a notation in the file that I was requesting a Saturday 11/14. Today I called customer care to check on the status of this and was advised that the bed is on back order and could not be delivered before 11/16. Of course the day had to be rescheduled because I cannot take off of work again and they cannot guarantee that a delivery time can be scheduled for when my husband or I am home from work. The next available date is not until 11/28; however, my husband and I are sleeping on a broken bed because the quality of the original bed is cheap.
Both my husband and I are suffering from back pain, which was reported to Bobs since 09/2015 as a result of the broken bed (underneath the bed support is leaning down so you roll to the middle of the bed, which is causing both of our backs to be in hunch position instead of straight). I have pictures of the bed frame, the piece that is broken, and all of the belongings that were removed from the dressers for the delivery on 11/10. On top of that it is a safety issue with the bed not being stable; however, us having to continue to sleep on it because Bobs delivered broken pieces to the new bed.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
Purchased a Brava reclining sofa. It came lopsided uneven. Bob's sent 2 more sofas, one was torn and one was stitched badly. I refused the sofas. Bob's sent a tech to repair sofa. He ordered a mechanism for the recliner. It was the wrong part and had to be reordered. Both packages weighing over 32 lbs were dragged into the house by my 88 yr old father who is on oxygen and has a heart condition. The tech was nasty and I requested another tech. I contacted the corporate office and I demanded 50% off, delivery removed, warranty intact and good proof protection kept at no charge. They agreed.
The correct part came and was installed. It did not correct the problem and the tech informed me the frame was broken and a screw was missing from the frame. Also the foot discs were cracked and had scratched my wood floor. The sofa cant be fixed. I can get a full refund and have wasted 7 days pay or wait on another sofa to be delivered. Lesson learned. Don't buy Bob's furniture.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
Bob's Furniture's delivery schedule is a mess!!! I purchased a reclining sofa on October 21, 2015. The agent said that it will be delivered on November 21 or earlier due to volume of orders. After 3 days I received a call from the delivery department saying that the delivery pushed through On December 5 or might be later?! What??? This is ridiculous!!! I will not buy furniture again in this store!!! Not a good experience at all!!!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2015
I ordered several furniture pieces in early October. They were scheduled for delivery Oct 20th. The faux fireplace I ordered came damaged. I called and requested a new piece. It was scheduled for delivery the 29th but there was an error on their part so they rescheduled for Nov. 4 but there was another error on their part then it was not in stock. I rescheduled for the 7th which that date was canceled because it again was not in stock. It was rescheduled for the 10th without anyone confirming with me. I called on the 4th over 10 times and finally after 3 attempts got a supervisor on the phone which she said she would have it here on the 6th. The 6th came and again no fireplace.
Oh I forgot to mention on the 4th again with no communication they came and took the damaged piece. So on the 10th of November I called again. They said I had received the piece on the 6th which I didn't, so they would send a replacement delivery which the supervisor took no accountability nor was he apologetic - stated the piece again is out of stock and would not be available until Dec. 5th. I can't believe a company is allowed to take your money and not deliver on the goods you purchased. I would not recommend this company and I am working on reporting them the BBB. I'm so disappointed.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2015
After waiting almost 2 months for my couch to arrive, finally gets here and it's wrong. 4 out of the 6 pieces are right and the 2 main pieces the chase lounge and the recliner are wrong orders. They should be reverse and they said, "Don't worry, this is a easy fix, 1-2 weeks and we will deliver the new ones." I say ok. Call customer service. On hold forever. They suck. The lady on the phone very nice says, "Don't worry, maybe the other store with have and you can pick it up," only to find out you're on hold again and they are only showrooms with no inventory.
Ok call customer service again and waited a very long time again for them to help me with, "Sorry we can't do anything for you, it will be another month to a month and a half," and I have to start paying for the furniture now. Really... I told them they can come by and pick it back up.. So much for "if you're not happy BOB's with fix it right.." Never ever again.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2015
then you will have to pay for additional shipping). What? Is it my fault that your product does not arrive in good shape?
This stuff comes from China and it is very poor quality. To make things worse, the delivery guy was so much in a hurry to go, he demanded I sign the release paper even when I requested for more time to check the furniture. He would not even let me talk to customer care on the phone, it was just so rude. And now, icing on the cake: My wife and I were so disappointed with the whole experience and wanted a full refund of our money. They only refunded half the money because it was not shipped. When I called customer care and requested a full refund, they say "we cannot refund the money of the items already shipped, instead we can give you a store credit in return of all the merchandise". I explained to them that you have not even delivered the product in an acceptable quality, and you cannot even refund me my money?
I have called them 5 times and they will not do anything about it. So I am helpless and just going to blog about this as much as I can. Hey Bob just give me my money. It's only $2500 for you and a lot of hard earned money for me. Bob's discount furniture knows their products are cheap quality and so they keep a "company policy" of no refunds once they ship it to your home. How stupid they find a way to rip off their customers. Please share on facebook and your favorite networks.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
Bobs furniture are the most unprofessional people I have ever dealt with. It all starts after you pay your furniture followed by "we can't be able to deliver the day you want, but we will find another day." When the delivery arrives the people are rude and unprofessional. My new carpet at the house was left with mud footprints. The worst part is they delivered an incomplete bed, left it in the middle of the room and took them 2 weeks to get the right parts. We had to sleep in the couch because they refused to come and get the incomplete bed.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
Just found out how Bob's discount furniture is made. It took me by surprise that the Furniture is not made in the United States. Found the tag on one of the pieces of furniture that I recently bought from Bob's. Made in China Furniture is some cheap crap.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
Ordered the furniture with them a month ago. Scheduled a delivery date, paid extra 150$ to get the stuff delivered. Right before the delivery date, they will call and invent a new issue and ask to reschedule a delivery date - already happened three times. DO NOT TRUST THEM. Will never buy from them again.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2015
If I could put a negative star I would. Delivery didn't show up twice. When it did the third time it was half of the furniture. The furniture was defective. They refuse to refund. Replacement was months out. NEVER EVER EVER go to Bob's.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2015
I purchased an extra firm mattress and it has become a marshmallow. The technician inspected it without pushing on it or feeling it and determine it to be ok. I called Bob's and they said it was fine from the picture the tech took and we still have 16 years on the warranty should it fail. I cannot sleep on it as it now wraps around me and provides almost no support. The mattress cost $850. I discussed with their warranty supervisor and basically was told this is just the way it is, but if it does fail, call us.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015
I purchased a 6 piece Quantum Fabric Sectional from Bob's, Carle Place location on 7/15/15 and furniture delivered on 7/28/15 before leaving on a summer tour across the country. During this time until 10/27/15 I wasn't home for more than 1 or 2 days at the most and neither was my daughter who is a full time student with a full time job in the law enforcement sector. With both of us having active full schedules we spent very little to no time in the living room when we were home. On 10/27 my daughter had a day off from both school and work and decided to relax in the living room. While sitting on the sectional she started itching and then began seeing bugs. She got a flashlight and looked around to see where the bugs were coming from. She contacted me and I called an official extermination company that specialized in bed bug removal.
The exterminator came to fumigate my apartment on 10/28. Upon inspecting my apartment and luggage it was determined that I only had bed bugs in the sectional sofa. My bedrooms nor any other room in my apartment was infected. However, they treated my whole apartment since they identified swarms of bed bug nests embedded within the treading and wooding fabric of my sectional. I was then told the enormous amount of bugs have been in my sectional for at least 3 months. At that time I told him I just purchased the furniture 3 months ago. He stated the furniture had egg nestlings woven in it and it takes a month and a half to 2 months for them to become full term. I went to the store and spoke with my sales representative and two managers. All of whom tried to assist me and resolve the situation. However, the local stores have no power to make resolution decisions.
However, they worked very hard to have this matter reach a corporate decision maker. On 10/29 Bob's corporate counsel advised they could not accept responsibility nor provide a resolution even though the store was shown photos and extermination proof along with my itinerary. It was suggested that I remove the sectional from my apartment since the exterminator could not guarantee all the eggs were killed without taking apart the furniture and spraying. My original request to Bob's was to remove the infected furniture from my location and provide new uninfected furniture (which I expressed to each level of management I spoke with including corporate counsel). I will be paying for furniture ($2k plus taxes and finance charges) that I am having removed from my apartment.
I'm going to incur fees to have it removed, wrapped, and stored properly in case all of the eggs are not dead. I will have paid for my first of two $815.62 extermination that I will need and $450 laundry fees for 2 people. I am now requesting reimbursement for the above plus the furniture taken off my Wells Fargo account. I will purchase a living room set from another company that I have never had problems from.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
I purchased a kitchen set from Bob's and I had a delivery window of 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. They did not arrive until 8:39 PM and when they came to my house the delivery men were not kind. They set up the items in the kitchen and left the table in front of the refrigerator door, without apologizing for being late. I did not receive a courtesy call to say that they were running late. When I called customer service they told me that all they can do is offer me a $25 gift card to their store and I asked to speak to a supervisor in which the young lady started typing keys and never reached out to a supervisor and then offered me another $25 in the store.
They said that they cannot guarantee delivery times. I just think that it's really inconsiderate to have someone spend their day waiting for a delivery especially if they are not living in the home as yet. That's very uncomfortable as well as not receiving an apology from either the deliverymen or the representative! I could have been worked additional hours, picked up my children at the bus stop, and complete errands in that time frame.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
Three years ago we purchased a couch for $1000.00. Within months we noticed the back cushions and the seat cushions sinking in. You could not lay on the couch because the middle cushion is higher than the rest. And the attached chaise lounge was warped high in some spots low in others. We have throw pillows all over the couch to compensate for the divots.
I finally broke down and called customer service. We purchased the "extra" Goof Proof coverage. It took 2 weeks for an appointment, but we wanted a Saturday. The repair guy came on time and was very nice. However, he told me this was just normal wear and tear. I asked him how they justify selling this garbage charging $1000 and stating I got 3 years from it. Are you kidding. No I wouldn't have purchased a new couch thinking "Sure a $1000 couch will last 3 years!" The realization of what a bunch of garbage they are selling hit me when their representative was impressed my sofa lasted this long! I will NEVER purchase another item from this store. They sell low-quality furniture wrapped up in a nice package.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
Bob's opened a new branch in Pittsburgh, PA this year. I was impressed with the showroom and almost bought from an entire living room set from them, until I saw all of these poor reviews. I ended up still buying a headboard here (the troy) and bed frame, and after the experience, I am so glad I didn't buy anything else! THE BAD REVIEWS ARE RIGHT!
I really liked the sales rep I met in the store, but decided to order from home. I called in to order so she could get my commission instead of just ordering online. That took 30-40 minutes, she kept having to hang up and talk to someone and call me back. It took 4 separate calls to order one thing. She stated it would be in "sometime next week" which was fine with me, I was planning on picking it up and hauling it myself.
I received a phone call at 3:30 pm on Wednesday saying it was ready for pick up, and that I must pick it up within 24-48 hours or it would be sent back to the main warehouse because they do not have much space for storage. I was very upset about this because this was the first I had heard of such a policy and I was going out of town the next day. Their only response was "well sorry but someone should have informed you of our policy earlier, if you don't pick it up by Friday it will be sent back" meaning I would have to wait at least a week longer for another delivery.
When I went to pick it up, I had to sign off on the piece before I could see it. I was skeptical of this because of all the poor reviews I had read about damaged pieces right out of the box. As I examined it in the back room I noticed a small mark. I will be honest that was very small mark, and not an obvious tear, puncture or stain. Just didn't look right to me and was in the middle. I asked to speak to a manager because I was a little weary. She was EXTREMELY rude, said that fabric can naturally have imperfections and that it is not a problem. I asked what the policy is about me getting another piece, and she looked at me like I had two heads. She said I either take the piece as is or wait a minimum of 6-8 weeks for a new one to come in and "she would have to spend a lot of time on paperwork."
She said this is why the do not encourage pick up, because they can't do anything if there is a defective piece. I said "so if there was a giant tear in this with stuffing popping out, you would say the same thing?" She said "yes. If you wanted security on your piece you should have gotten it delivered or gotten the goof proof." Another manager came to try and help the situation, and she was more reasonable and polite. The best she could do was get another one in 1-2 weeks.
So apparently if you want customer service, you need to pay for delivery. I think that is ridiculous they cannot help you with any problems if you pick up. Why would I pay $40 for delivery when the item fits in the trunk of my car? I will never buy anything from Bob's again. I am so thankful I did not buy more than a headboard.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
Because we were unsure of the quality of Bob's merchandise, we went to 3 different Bob's to test this mattress (King sized Vibrance). Mattress seemed really good in all 3 stores, so we went ahead and purchased. It was delivered a couple days later, and immediately covered with their required mattress protector (required if you want to keep their warranty intact). My fiance mentioned she noticed the stitching looked bad, but I dismissed it as probably not a big deal. I know it can take a while to get used to a new mattress, but immediately I was shocked how hard as a rock this mattress was. This was supposed to be their most plush pillow-top mattress, and was the most expensive in the store (and was in fact plush in the store).
All night I felt like I was on an angle and falling out of bed. The next morning got up in a ton of pain, and looked closer at the mattress. It was lumpy - like padding was bunched up on one side, and the whole mattress had a bulge in the middle like it was over-stuffed or stored on its side warping it. I then noticed the missed stitching where clearly at any time the stuffing would come out. There were additional threads hanging off all over the place and stitching loose, AND the "Do Not Remove under penalty of law" tags were CUT OFF!!! There was also some dirt spots on the mattress top, and it appeared very clearly this had been a customer return. Obviously I have no way to 100% prove it, but there is no doubt in my mind that Bob's sent us a USED mattress! Wow. Brutal.
Went into Bob's and they told us to call customer service. They said they would "never" send out a used mattress, but because of the other issues they would swap it out. We then asked for some kind of certification or letter in writing that there was no way they would send a used mattress, and guarantee us we would be receiving a new mattress. They refused, and after pressing this issue, and asking why a mattress would be delivered with the legal tags cut off, they offered to refund the purchase. Even though we had really liked the in-store sample, it was simply too good of an offer, not to take them up on it and cut our losses (protective cover and special pillows we had purchased that they would not refund).
They said the mattress would be picked up 4 days later... They called the night before saying they were coming at 6:45 am... seriously? How is that any kind of normal business hours? We have a 9 month old at home and I don't get home from work til 2 am. We asked to please come later, but at least don't come before 8 am. It's not like we could go to bed even if they didn't wake up the baby since we wouldn't have a mattress - they took the old one upon initial delivery. They said they would put it in the notes to the driver. 7:22 am, they rang the bell. Took a minute to get out of bed, while I grabbed the baby, and my fiance threw some clothes on to answer the door. When she opened the door, they were already walking back to the truck. She thought maybe they just read the notes and were going to wait til 8 am, but instead they left!
While she was answering the door downstairs, they left a message on her cell which was upstairs. Immediately called back, but got put on hold for over 10 minutes and they would be back between 7:45 and 9:15. Told them we would wait downstairs for them since we figured they were coming right back. Nobody showed by 10, so we called and they claimed they had tried to call but nobody was home. Cell service in this area is not great, so hard to know if they even tried, but again phone was upstairs while we were waiting for them downstairs. Now they say they cannot come.
So another day of no sleep between the horrible mattress and them waking us up at 7:22 am, they say maybe tomorrow but can't give us any time frame which means it could again be 6:45 am. Still waiting on that call back to see if they will come. Thinking they were coming today, we purchased another mattress from Raymour & Flanigan yesterday. That mattress arrived this morning around 10 am with no issues. We now have this albatross of a Bob's King Vibrance Mattress blocking the whole hallway and 2 huge charges on our credit card with no definite guarantee they will follow through with their promised refund and pick up. Avoid the temptation of deep savings... The quality is just terrible, and at the end of the day a much superior mattress on sale from R&F without a $170 delivery fee was almost the same price. If I can save 1 person from this horrible place than my time here is well spent.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2015
The finish on the end tables blistered and cracked off. I sent them a picture and said it was from being damaged. I said it wasn't and they need to send someone out to inspect end tables. No response.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
We purchased a bedroom set on October 3, 2015. It was sold as a great quality. We paid for delivery and delivery confirmed for October 10th 2015. On delivery day, and once all furniture was brought to the house, we opened a drawer on the chess and the drawer came apart. When the delivery person checked the chest, the whole piece fell apart. We requested that they will take it back and we expected a new one. Two days after having the rest of the furniture at home, we noticed that the footboard had damaged. We called them and requested a new piece deliver on the same day then the broken chest. We called 3 days before delivery to confirm that all pieces will be delivered and they confirmed this information.
On delivery day, the delivery guy showed up with only the footboard. The missing chest still missing. After the aggravation of sitting at home another Saturday (since we work, we can't request delivery on a week day) we called once again to request a new delivery day. It was confirmed for Saturday October 24 2015. After the last experience, I went into their delivery confirmation option on the internet and can't find anything related to my delivery. I called customer service. The answer was that the delivery was confirmed but not received because the trucks was full on both occasions. I requested to escalate matter to supervisor and/or manager and agent will not transfer me to either one because they were busy. Called the person that sold me the furniture and the called end up with the same agent I called earlier to complaint.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
I was promised a date of delivery. After waiting for nearly 15 days the delivery team says they will deliver at 7 pm whereas I was very categoric that my apt building delivery can only happen between 9-5. When I called customer care, I wasted 1 hour and was yet not given a solution. Then I called the store and spoke to Sharon and got a cold response even from her (Woodhaven Bob's store). Now I have to wait for a week for the sofa to be delivered. I hated this experience and will never buy from here again.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
They send you around the world. You have a warranty, you have Goof Proof, and good Ole reliable Bob's themselves. I bought a 5000.00 bedroom set. The bed is damaged. We went round and round to have the bed replaced. Everyone said no. Finally I receive a letter stating I can get a replacement for five hundred dollars. Not the one I bought. The night stand finish is defective. You can run your finger nail across it and it scratches. They said to go to Goof Proof. They in turn said it was a manufacturing problem. I got denied. I wrote to reconsider. They would not acknowledge my request. What a damn rip off this place is and cheaply made products. I will tell everyone and never buy from them again.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
I and my boyfriend recently purchased this Sofa called Roxy with the pullout sleeper about two months now from Bob's Discount Furniture and we recently just so happened to had pulled the mattress up and we discovered that there is MOLD on the back. I am disgusted, I am livid and I am mortified. This is a major problem especially since I and my boyfriend had been sick coughing and sneezing and having troubles breathing due to some congestion. I am definitely calling Bob's tomorrow to see what they are going to do about this and if I had any money, I would just get rid of this whole thing and purchase from a whole new company altogether but since money is tight right now, it seems like I will be at their mercy, damn.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
I bought a sofa & love seat in June 2011. The sofa is made of bonded leather, which Bob's states to be stylish, and durable. My sofa is bubbling all over, and Guardian is blaming a manufacturer's defect which enables them to pass the buck to Bob's who states the Manufacturer's Warranty has expired. I've called them so many times, sent them pictures, and they only tell me how sorry they are, BUT... "The Manufacturer's Warranty has expired." The customer service at Bob's has a lot to be desired. I have no young children, or pets, and have not abused the furniture in any way. The sales person, who sold me the furniture also sold me the 5 year Goof Proof plan, which he represented as a plan where if ANYTHING goes wrong, you're covered.
Although misrepresented, the customer service people at Bob's all the way up to Management don't care. It's not their problem. Don't be fooled by sales people looking to make a commission on a sale. They lie, and falsely represent both the product and the warranty. I am soooooooo disgusted with Bob's and you will be too. BEWARE of Bob's.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
I don't usually write reviews on places but if I can prevent at least one person from dealing with the unprofessional nonsense that I dealt with, I figured it was worth it. I recently purchased a couch and table/chairs from Bob's Discount Furniture in South Brunswick, NJ. Here is my experience: Purchased our furniture 1 month prior to moving and everything was in stock. We told them we were on the 3rd floor, 10AM earliest for delivery, and asked that my phone number was the main contact, which they continued to call the wrong number.
1 week before move-in: we're told our is no longer in stock and that they couldn't guarantee the new date. After HOURS of calls later with incompetent and rude people both in the store and customer care, we gave up. 2 days later, they said it was available and we should forgive and forget. On our move-in date, we finally get a call (they were calling the wrong number) that the delivery guys were showing up at 8:30am (with 10am requested as the earliest).
We drove all the way there to meet them and they left within 5 minutes. We spent the full day talking to: SEVEN different people and were assured and guaranteed that we would absolutely 100% receive our furniture that day (by 1:30PM, then 2:30 then no later than 4:30). 3 days after our delivery date, we FINALLY got our furniture. Frustrating and inconveniencing are complete understatements when it comes to dealing with Bob's. In the end, we were refunded our delivery charges with barely an apology. Save yourself the headache and go to Ashley's, or ANY other furniture store. You're GUARANTEED to get better service anywhere else than here.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
In 2012 and 2013, my wife and I purchased a living room set and bedroom set. When making both of these purchases, we specifically told the salesperson that we had a small dog who might bite the furniture. We were told to purchase the goof proof plus plan which would protect us in case the furniture was damaged. We purchased the plans for both living room and bedroom sets and thought that we were set.
Fast forward to 2015, my wife was wiping the top of the dresser when she noticed that it had watermark like stains on top and my dog decided to look for his ball under the dresser and nightstand so he scratched the bottom of both of these products. We called to get these either fixed or replaced but was told by the company that Bob's uses (Guardian) that the scratches weren't covered under the plan and furthermore, the watermark also could not be covered under the plan because the furniture was no longer under the goof proof plan.
We also called for the dark burgundy leather sectional sofa because my 14 month old daughter who is teething put her mouth on the couch and when she picked up her mouth, it looked like she was eating something purple. The coloring of the sofa came off and was in her mouth and all over her face. My wife took a damp cloth and wiped the sofa. It looked like she was peeling off the top layer of the leather. We called Bob's to get this remedied but was once again told that this was not covered under the warranty. The entire sofa looks like it is peeling but this not covered under the goof proof plus warranty.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
My name is Dana **. I made a purchase--a three-piece sectional sofa from Bob's Discount Furniture on March 14, 2015. I also purchased the Bob's Goof Proof Product Protection Plan $199.00 for above-mentioned sofa. This plan protects against stains and damages to the sofa. On October 10, 2015, I called in a claim for Magic Marker stains, Fabric tears, and human body fluid stains. I spoke to a Mr. ** about my damages I incurred on Friday, October 9, 2015. I explained how the first representative hung up the phone on me. I described to Mr. ** the damages my two year old son did when he was in my mother's care. I had to repeat myself three or more times to Mr. ** detailed description of damages and the date it happened. Mr. ** started to become very loud and obnoxious. Making unprofessional remarks in representative handled the claim.
I also mention the cigarette burn marks that happened in June 2015. Mr. ** placed me on hold telling me not to hang up and he will come back on the line. I was on hold for 35 minutes waiting to hear back from Mr. **. I had to call customer service again to be told Mr. ** was on another call. Finally when I did speak to Mr. ** again, I asked to speak to his supervisor. He then stated that my claim was denied anyway without explanation. Ms. **, Mr. ** supervisor explains the reason for denial was because the dates provided was too far apart. Her explanation did not make any sense because the major damages was done on Friday, October 9, 2015.
Why are you refusing to honor this warranty? Remove the date of the cigarette burns and my claim is still legitimate. Because it occurred less than the majority of the damage accrued less than 10 days ago. Enclosed please find pictures of the damage I described in detail, a copy of my purchased receipt, and a copy of the warranty. I look forwarded to hearing from you and my claim being honored. Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
months, $1134.00. If my total is $1500.00, how do I still owe them $1400.00? They are saying I'll do not finished paying them until November of 2016, which would bring the total to $2700,00 for two beds. Better Business Bureau here I come.
There is no way in helI that I will pay them $2700.00 for two beds and I am almost finished paying for my purchase with the credit line amount they gave me was $1600.00. Do not agree to do credit with Acceptance Now. It is a total rip off and Bob 's discount furniture is quite aware of this. It is his merchandise and his store. I will get to the bottom of this. If there is anyone going through this feel free to contact me via FB.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
I ordered furniture for my daughter and sent the building delivery requirements. I sent them twice through the email and called three times to make sure they received them, but they never picked up the phone or responded to voice or email. I flew from SF to NY to personally go into the store and talk to them and was assured there would be no problems. They then sent me through automated voice mail hell and was given the wrong time period (before my building allows delivery). I then called again and was then given another automated time outside of my building's delivery times. I called again and was told, "Sorry we have no way to talk to shipping the items. Come out of Connecticut and then transfer to another place", and there's no way to actually talk to them.
Needless to say, I had to write and cancel my order. I received no response. I called again and the phone hung up on me before I even spoke. I called again (the local Manhattan store) and was told they could deliver in my window. I had to laugh. After over 20 calls, a personal visit, and at least five emails why would I believe this. I'm in the process of trying to get a refund now. My daughter sits in an empty apartment. Can't believe it's this hard to spend money at Bob's. Wow.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
I purchased Roxy set in August 2015. In September, I requested them to pick up the set because it was already showing signs of ^wear. This is a fabric that is beautiful but it is not durable. The color peels off and makes it look cheap. The feel of the cushions are excellent with that Bob-O-pedic inside of it. But they should have used a better fabric. Do not buy this furniture set! You will regret it!
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2015
Within less than 6 months my couch cushions sunk. No cushion left, so had replaced on one love seat... Also had two other couches after year in terrible shape when you sit on cushions down to the wood of couch. They wouldn't replace and took out a warranty. They say normal wear and tear. Not normal. Spend over $3000.00! And you're literally sitting on wood that I could purchases cushions for $50.00 each. No thanks. I will never buy anything there again and everyone I can tell will tell them the lowww prices is because it's lowwww quality. Also my coffee table broke within first year. Wouldn't replace that either. So now after shelling all that money out I have to purchase a whole new living room set withing less than 2 yrs. Who does that and got money for that.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2015
I purchased a dining room table and chairs in February and the chairs were delivered as agreed, however the marble table was on backorder, so I had to wait approximately 2-3 weeks for it to be delivered. My husband and I also purchased the Goof Proof insurance. Once the marble table arrived we had my grandchildren for dinner. After they left we noticed stains from water and juice glasses that could not be cleaned with regular dish detergent. When I called Goof Proof they asked for pictures, even though you could only see stains when sun hits them. I sent the pictures using my smart phone and they said they didn't receive them. Then they needed them in powerpoint or Word. I found someone to do this for me and send them. This went back and forth for two weeks. I even put post-its near the spots to identify the spots. All this was useless, I spoke to a manager and was still denied help.
When I did some research I was told that the marble table top was not "sealed" therefore the marble absorbs stains. I relayed this information to both Goof Proof and the Freehold store, again... useless. I even asked if it would be possible to send a representative to see the damage. No one at the Bob's Furniture made me aware of this flaw and Goof Proof insurance I discovered is a real "bait and switch" and not worth the extra money. I still have the stained marble table and it's not an asset to my home but an embarrassment. Now I'll have to find a suitable tablecloth when I have guests over. I'm extremely disappointed and I feel cheated.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2015
We purchased a reclining sofa from the Manchester, NH store in June 2015. We were moving to El Paso, TX, which we made sure we would still be covered even in Texas. They told us we would be, well surprise surprise, the hinge on one of the recliners was damaged and I called to have it repaired. Guess what the answer was? YOU ARE NOT COVERED BECAUSE YOU PUT THE FOOT REST DOWN TO GET OFF THE SOFA, THIS MEANS YOU TRIED TO FIX IT SO YOU ARE NOT COVERED. Nice way to screw customers Bob's, we will NEVER purchase anything from there again. Very dissatisfied!
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2015
I bought furniture from BOB's a year ago. I asked when I bought it what if the furniture doesn't hold up. I was told that I could purchase a goof protection plan. That up to five years they would fix it. After a year one of my four recliners in my two sofas the foam was extremely pushed down defected. All other three recliners used the same as the fourth were perfect. I called, they sent out a tech. He shoved a piece of foam in it and said it was fixed. It's a joke. It feels horrible.
I called them back. Tech came out said it was defective and would put claim in to replace sofa. Said they would call me within 24 hours. Never got a call back. Called them a week later. They said it's not covered and changed the tech's story.Told me I could purchase a new price of foam for my couch for $150. Come on foam doesn't cost $150 for a seat foam. The whole couch was only $500 and something dollars. Now they want to make a profit off the foam. BOB's Furniture is a joke. Stay clear from them.
Friends of mine have had bad experience with them too. Their goof plan is as big of a joke as they are. Stay away from them. It was avoid a headache for you later. I read reviews like this and still bought stuff off them. I should have listened. Now I have to go out and buy a new sofa. "STAY AWAY FROM BOB's FURNITURE." Looks good. Doesn't last. Garbage.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2015
If given the opportunity I would rate them a negative -10. Purchased a box spring, mattress, bed frame and kitchen set for our new apartment. The delivery service or lack thereof was horrific at best. Furniture was scheduled to be delivered on 10/1/15, no furniture. Called customer care, they said they couldn't contact us, they had transposed the number. They said they would make sure it was delivered 10/2/15. No delivery still. Called again, they said they don't know where the furniture is but could deliver on 10/9/2015, over a week and a half since the order was purchased. I asked to speak to a customer care supervisor and they told me they would tell me the same thing. I insisted they still told me no. I said I was going to the store to complain and they said "go ahead, there is nothing they can do for you."
I went to the store in Stoughton where I bought the furniture and the Manager said there was nothing they can do. So I told him there was something I can do and that was to cancel my order and give them a bad review. He didn't seem to care. He said he couldn't help me and we would be happy to cancel my purchase. THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED!!!
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2015
I received 3 deliveries of the Diva Bedroom set - watched the men unpack the product and my items were stained, scratched and paint uneven or wearing off of furniture. A final delivery will come Oct 15, 2015. I got rid of my old set.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
I believe this is necessary, if only to save someone else the aggravation that I am now feeling. Let me start by saying DO NOT PURCHASE FURNITURE FROM BOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE!!! Read on if you want to find out how they scam customers and do not stand behind their claims. In December of 2014, we purchased a sectional sofa and ottoman from Bob's Discount Furniture in Woodbridge, NJ. Along with our furniture, we purchased Bob's Goof Proof protection plan for an additional $350 which we were told "covers everything but your dogs chewing on the furniture"... Literally, that is what we were told!
A few weeks ago, almost 10 months after we bought the furniture, on a section of the sofa, we notice a thread is pulled out and hanging. A day or so later, while reclining one of the recliner sections, we hear a crack and the recliner stops working. The motor, which is housed in a plastic box that looks similar to those on a computer power cord, had gotten under the mechanism that moves the footrest up and down and cracked, causing the motor to stop working.
Now this certainly wasn't done intentionally, it was, by most standards accidental because the cord shifted. Along with that, we noticed some damage to the bottom of the ottoman which was caused, we presume by bumping into it with our shoes, etc. The damage is minor but we figured, "since we're calling about the other things, let's include this too".
A technician came out and repaired the pulled thread, looked at the recliner and, using a spare motor, put it back in the upright position and told Jay he would order a new part and they would call us when it came in to "install" it. He took pictures of the ottoman and told Jay that they would most likely just replace it. They would call us and let us know when it was in as well. Almost 3 weeks later, we still hadn't heard from them so Jay decided to call. Now they tell him that the motor was our fault so if we want to replace it, it will cost us $55 to replace it AND that they are doing nothing about the ottoman because the damage was not accidental but preventable. Angry after working all day and hearing this, I said "no way, I'm calling".
After speaking with, and then arguing with 4 different people, I got nowhere. On top of everything, the $55 they told Jay was now increased to $220, I guess as punishment for me telling them they were deceitful! So now, if you have read this far, I am here to say DO NOT PURCHASE FROM BOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE!!! They do not stand behind their protection plan.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
One star is too high. I ordered a desk from Bob's Online. I used PayPal to pay so they received the money immediately. 1 hour later I received a call that the desk I ordered is not in stock... OK... Simply reverse the transaction. I understand mistakes happen. Well their mistake but the consumer gets the honor of paying for it. Not only do they take your money for a product they do not have, but from one person to the next, amazingly, no one knows how to reverse the transaction. They get to hold the money and treat it like I returned the item and have to wait for a refund. This is probably the worst company I have ever dealt with. Stay away. Don't give criminals your hard earned money.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2015
Bob's Furniture is the WORST and the CHEAPEST furniture EVER made! Plus, the so-called goof proof guarantee plan is just a way for them to rob you without a gun! It's disgusting a business like this is being allowed to run in this country!!
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015
I bought the Goof Proof Plan with my purchase of a couch with the warranty stating it covers EVERYTHING. They cover what they want to cover then make up excuses for not helping you out properly. I have a 1/2 inch tear in my couch, they asked how it happened, I stated the truth "no idea", could have been our new kitten, not sure. They said because I didn't say it was "accidental" I am not covered. I have an ink stain from a pen, they claimed "it's too big of a stain, we don't cover it" and they then say to check the "warranty manual" that was sent to you but no warranty manual was EVER given to me. I have all original paperwork from Bob's but no warranty manual.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015
I have been waiting for a piece of furniture that I have complained about that keeps ripping and the other keeps peeling. I got the goof proof too. Anyway it was suppose to finally be delivered today and I waited here and no one came. When I called the service center I was told the driver was 40 min away and would not be able to return. Now I never got a call to verify any delivery or that delivery was here. I was home all day and I have dogs and if anyone has dogs know if you ring the bell they go crazy barking.
After being on the phone with them again and being put on hold for 45 minutes the nice lady was able to get me a supervisor and the supervisor guaranteed my furniture would be delivered tomorrow, Sept 22 delivery. At 7pm I get a call from Bob's Furniture to let me know my furniture will not be delivered due to (1) it being on back order then, (2) it being out of stock, (3) truck too full for delivery. So no one could give me a straight answer. So because the delivery guy decided not to stop at my house with my furniture I get screwed. But yet there are no ramifications for the people at fault and all they do is make up excuses like "Mrs. Smith (Smith not being my real name)... Mrs. Smith you will not be getting your furniture, that is back ordered in a full truck that is out of stock." So of course get nothing and I have to wait, God know how much longer.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2015
A piece of glass was broken on my living room table. IT was only one panel. I called in June and waited for a call back from the parts department. Nobody ever called. I kept calling and getting the runaround. Now it is August and I call again... A nice female customer service rep says, "This is ridiculous. We will ship you the glass piece for free because you have been getting the runaround for so long. It will be delivered to you by August 16th." Well the 16th comes and goes and I call again... Same story. Now it will be delivered September 11th. Well the 11th has passed as well. I spoke with Jared the supervisor and he told me to be patient!!! I order this glass in June and now because they aren't charging me for it I have to wait another 4 months!? He had no answer and told me to wait to hear from the parts department... Heard that in June... What do I have to do to get a piece of glass!?!? PS horrible quality - don't buy from here ever.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015
I purchased a marble top dining table 1yr ago. Sat I noticed there was a quarter size chip on top of table. I took out info on protection plan that stated accidental chips or cracks would be covered. I called to file a claim. I explained "my children were playing trucks on it and somebody must have dropped a big truck on it." The man taking claim became rude telling me I have to give more info. I told him everything I know. He placed me on hold for a good deal of time. He comes back to line and tells me my claim is denied because I couldn't tell exactly what happened. He told me I can't file another claim and I didn't follow the rules.
I tried to call the Freehold NJ Bob's store for help. They just passed me off to customer care line. From there nobody was still willing to help me. I asked to speak to a store manager but nobody would connect me. Do not buy from this company. They don't care about customer service and the company they use for damage claim is nothing but crooks. Go somewhere reputable that cares about your business. Bob's furniture does not!!!
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2015
One year ago my family and I decided that it was time for new couches in our family room. We picked out the Maggie sofa and love seat and could not wait to have it delivered. Not even one year after our purchase the springs on ALL cushions were popping through. The customer care department advised that they will be replacing the couches due to "manufacturer defect". I no later had the brand new set of furniture in my home 3 months and the same thing happened. All springs were popping out of the cushions.
I had the tech come out (took another day off of work) and he advised that it was again a manufacturer defect. I was then placed on the phone with the customer care department and had the Non pleasure of speaking with Crystal ID ** and she advised me that due to the original date of the furniture being delivered is over 1 year my "goof proof" was being used to give me a store credit to go and pick out new couches in the amount of $853.86 of which the original couches purchase price was $799.00 so how could a manufacturer defect be costing me money? I was advised that I only had until 11/01/2015 for the store credit to be applicable.
I went with my family today to go unwillingly pick out new couches. Now, here is the problem that I have, why is my goof proof used to replace the couches if it was deemed a manufacturer defect on both occasions? My goof proof valued at $99.99 was not reimbursed or applied to the new couches that I WAS FORCED pick out and when I asked to speak with the store Mgr Tahir ** - he was the worst Mgr I have ever come across. He advised us that he waived the Delivery fee for us as good faith regarding customer service?!?! I advised him that I wanted my Goof Proof applied to the new couches. He advised that he was unable to overturn any decision made by customer care dept?
So, in a nut shell I purchased new couches from Bob's Discount Furniture in North Plainfield NJ and due to the poorly made furniture and it being deemed defective. It has now cost me an additional $322.06 for something I never wanted to do in the first place. The original store credit did not even cover the cost of the couch with tax or goof proof. So I lost out over $300.00 due to a defect! Tell me how this is good customer service or fair? All I was asking for is the delivery service fee waived and my goof proof in the amount of $99.99 to be transferred to the new couches that I WAS FORCED to pick out.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
I bought furniture from Bob's furniture store in Manchester, NH in 2012 and within a few months of buying, the polish on the chairs and dining table started coming off and the leather on one of the seats of the recliner sofa started wearing off along with the flattening of cushion for the back rest. I called the customer service in 2013 - a technician did visit my home but did nothing about it by saying he will come back with the appropriate tools. Nobody came back.
I visited the store in Manchester, NH but they can't help and I should call customer service. I called again but nothing happened. Now the leather on that one seat of the sofa is completely wearing off because it was not taken care of. And now your customer service says they can't do anything because it has been 3 years. When I purchased it I was told that the Good plus plan covers me for 5 years. Now you are saying the leather peeling off is covered for only 3 years.
You have a horrible customer service. First you don't take care of the problem and now you say time has ran out because it has been 3 years. I feel cheated and won't hesitate to write a post about your organization in the newspapers. Be honest to your customers and keep up with your promises. Stop acting like thieves. Or I should say it's time you shut down all your stores before customers bring your organization down.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015
Purchased living room couch and chair in Fall 2014. By May of 2015, all cushions had collapsed. Called "Customer Care". Rep came out, told us nothing was wrong with furniture except cushion on chaise needed replacing. He "fluffed" the other couch cushions and said they were fine. He ordered new chaise cushion in May 2015. I called September of 2015. Cushion to be delivered 9/25/2015. Waited 4 months for replacement cushion. Why? Because it was coming from overseas! Guess that explains the horrible quality of the furniture. I asked about re-selecting furniture. Was told no, since replacement cushion was only 2 weeks away from being delivered. What about the 4 months I already waited for it plus the collapsing of all other cushions?? Would NEVER recommend anyone purchase from Bob's. Will NEVER set foot in that store again, except to attempt to get replacement furniture!! Bob's... you should be ashamed of yourself!!
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015
I carefully ordered a gel mattress for $1000.00 online with delivery and more importantly, removal of old mattress since I don't have a means to dispose it. Customer rep immediately called to arrange delivery date. I reaffirmed and was reassured removal of old mattress as well. Delivery day came and crew refused to remove old mattress. They claimed it was "dirty". I spoke to a customer rep and despite my insistence she concurred with the crew. The old mattress was left it in front of my house. I slept on it for 10 years. It is old with some stains but it's definitely NOT dirty.
Nowhere in their website explains or defines what an old mattress should be. They claimed it would contaminate the other furniture in the truck. If they're so worried of contamination, then they should wrap every old furniture they remove with a protective cover. Bed bugs thrive even in a look like new furniture. And my new mattress was in the same truck with the removed furniture. Shame on your policy Bob!
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2015
On September 4th they were to arrive between 11 & 3. They arrived at 3:45pm! No call to say they're late. They bring in the pieces & it's the wrong bed!! Made me late getting out of town for the weekend! They came today, the 8th and they're missing pieces!!! I said, "Take it back and refund my money!" Totally unacceptable! When I went in the store for refund, there was another customer complaining of the same thing!!!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2015
I bought a living room set over a year ago. After 8 months I notice the springs on the couch was popping out of the cushion. I called the store to see if I could get a replacement for my couch, since I have no young children jumping off and onto the furniture. The springs shouldn't be sticking out already. They told me there was nothing they could do and if I wanted a replacement I would have to pay for a new couch. I spoke to the manager and told him, "I've been buying furniture since leaving my parents' home since 1981 and I've never had springs in my couch pop up like that." You can't sit in the middle because the spring hurts your behind, If you turn it over the spring comes up on that side as well. I feel like I've been scammed. I will never buy another piece of furniture from them ever again.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2015
I ordered a twin bed day bed with trundle at Bob's Discount Furniture located at: 517 E. 117th St. New York, New York 10035. Acceptance Now would be the company financing the purchase. I put an initial down payment of $220.00 in cash towards the purchase and while waiting almost a week for the delivery to my new address they delivered it to my old address after I had just called the store two days before delivery after hearing the automated system confirm the address which was my previous address. So I called Bob's Discount furniture two days prior to the delivery. This was not going to be the correct address so a worker from there assures me that the bed would be delivered to my new address and come Friday, the delivery guy called me from the previous address.
At this point I got upset that I didn't have a bed for my daughter and waited so long for it to get delivered so I told the store to cancel my order and they refused to give me back my cash as I paid cash and had to speak to the manager. The manager told me that I would need to wait six to eight weeks for a refund of my money back. "This is the process time," she said but I told her this was not in the contract about the refund of my money.
So she stated that she emailed her superiors at Acceptance Now headquarters in Texas to speed up the process of my refund to 5 weeks and now I am sitting here with no money and hanging on someone's word. I want my money back. There has to be a way to get my cash to me more immediately as I paid WITH CASH. The manager of Acceptance Now who works in the Bob's Discount Furniture location refuses to give me any proof of the email response sent back to her saying that my refund will be processed in 5 weeks and sent to the store for me to pick up rather than having it mailed to me.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2015
On 4/15/2015 I bought a love seat, chair & ottoman, a mattress and a bedroom set. After 4 days in my apartment, I was having problems with the chair. The particle board was cracking. The mattress is sagging and now the sofa cushions are sagging. Bob's employees are liars and I am having problems getting a refund. They are dying to send out a "service tech" to allegedly correct the situation. I HAVE NOW GONE TO PURCHASE FURNITURE AT RAYMOUR & FLANIGAN (a real furniture store). The chair at least they took away. The love seat & ottoman is being sold on Close5, the mattress will be thrown away when the "real furniture'' company delivers the good furniture.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2015
Along with many other consumers, we were lied to when we bought our 100% leather sofa and loveseat along with the ottoman. All peeling horribly.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
My kid was gonna iron on the floor and the doorbell rang so he put the edge of couch and it got a 3 inch burn. The coverage says burns covered but they said "Sorry we can't cover that cause you shouldn't iron on a couch but it's covered for cigarette burns." Are you kidding me? My couch is 5 months old.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
Very disappointed. Set up delivery date for which they give you a four hour window and tell you to have someone available. Made arrangements for someone to sit at my house all day to wait for delivery. Was told they will call two days prior with a four hour window - never heard from them. I called them to confirm that I was scheduled for delivery and was told "yes you are on the schedule for delivery between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m." They never showed. Called customer care and was told they have no record of my phone call let alone me on a delivery schedule. This was after holding on the phone for over 30 minutes two days in a row!
Employees are a bunch of liars, and the best they could do for me was waive delivery and deliver the furniture four days later... NO THANK YOU! From one business person to another, this is not how you gain respectable business. I in turn asked for a full refund and took my business elsewhere to a reputable furniture company...
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015
Arranged for delivery while at the store for earliest delivery of the day. Never heard from them, when l called the delivery was not scheduled as promised. Now l am worried that the mattress won't be what was promised. Wondering if l should l keep my old mattress until l know for sure. Can anyone offer advice?
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2015
We recently purchased a complete bedroom set. Upon delivery, the installers discovered the nightstand was damaged. Together we called into customer service to file a claim. I was given 2 options, have a new one delivered as a replacement or accept the damaged piece with a 30% gift card as concession. I chose the latter in hopes of purchasing a second nightstand, only to find that the 30% was off the "set piece" price and if I wanted to order another nightstand it would cost the "single piece" price plus a $40 delivery charge. Essentially rendering the gift card useless... I wish this all was explained when I was given my options.
I since have tried to have this concession reversed and receive an undamaged nightstand but Bob's Furniture has refused. Now I'm stuck with a damaged nightstand and a gift card that has no value to me. (Unless, as the customer care representative suggested, I buy something "take-with" at the store.) I feel I was duped, and my advice to anyone that may receive a damaged item is take the replacement because Bob's idea of concessions is not worth the hassle.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2015
I ordered a kitchen island from them. The company gives you a 4 hour window for delivery. I waited 3.5 - checked they're online system & it said my furniture wasn't going to be delivered until the evening (roughly 4 hours later - confirmed by the customer service reps on the phone). So I left to go about my day. The truck showed up anyway & now, I wasn't home to receive the delivery. They couldn't reschedule me for another week.
When the delivery guys did come for the next delivery, the kitchen island was damaged and they brought the wrong countertop. Another 4 hours of my life wasted. And they can't reschedule my delivery for another 4 days. Worst customer service. Worst over priced Ricky tack garbage furniture. Will NEVER order from them again. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. A WARNING TO FUTURE CUSTOMERS OUT THERE.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2015
I recently purchase a living room set from Bob's. The living room set was delivered, but was too large for my space. I contacted customer the same day about returning the item and refund for my purchase. The manager refused to refund my money back. Claimed it was against their policy even the sales representative had reassured me that I would be able to return the merchandise for a full refund in the event it did not fit. The policy is not posted anywhere in the store and the receipt it states that merchandised may be returned for a full refund within thirty day. They are a ripoff. Don't spend your hard earn money shopping at their store.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015
Bought a Bob's living room set, with the warranty, because the sales person was really pushy about it. Called to get some repairs done... NOTHING is covered... Scratches, pet damage, etc. The worst part was that I was guaranteed they would be covered. The cushions are all out of shape, and they won't repair their crappy-quality products. Complete ripoff. Please avoid like the plague!
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015
Bob's Furniture is horrible, the worse furniture I ever purchased. I purchased a living room set in October of last year. It is now August and my couches are GARBAGE! The cushions has sank in, the legs on the chairs KEEP breaking, the stitching has come out and every last one of my pillow stitching has come out as well. Terrible! This is cheap furniture and recommend that you do not purchase ANYTHING from Bob's!
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015
I have had a parts order on order since November 2014. It's is now Aug 2015. I have furnished my business with their items but that stops now! They'll sell you a couch in 5 minutes but try to follow up with internal customer service and you'll grow old. No one calls back though they say they will Ex: Karen ** Id # **. Details? I have pages. My part is now due (was due today but never made it on the truck) next Tuesday. Let's see if the Routing dept calls me on Tues as Rebecca Id # ** said they would.
Updated on 08/28/2015: I have told them for months the delivery will be to my business and I open after 8 am. Yesterday I get a delivery schedule between 6:30 am and 11:00 am. So, I call them to advise. Raul (ID# **) tells me the delivery route cannot be changed and to call in the morning. He sees the delivery truck will be in the area for a few more drop offs and they will be re-routed back to me. It's 7:49 am, and the truck came and went at 6:55 am and Valerie(ID# **) tells me a different story.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015
About a month ago, we purchased the Diva Dining room set and a server. When the items were delivered, the items were not set up properly. The dining room table has two pieces of glassware that need to be inserted into the table. The people that they had delivering the furniture to us told me that they do not touch the glass and that we would have to do it. We paid $100 for delivery and set up and the units were not set up correctly. Next, after careful inspection we noticed that a chair had scratches in it (someone had scratched a design into it) and the tabletop had some scratches as well. No big deal, we just called their customer care department and they told us that new item would be on the way in a week.
Almost a week later, we're called and told that the tabletop was on backorder and would not be available for at least 3 weeks (on Aug. 29th). Hey, stuff happens, right? Well last week, Bob's was trying to come and pick up the damaged items, without having the replacement items on the truck with them. They were going to come and take out the tabletop and one of the chairs and leave us with 5 chairs and 4 table legs. Really? I think for my aggravation, I should have been compensated by at least having the delivery fee reimbursed. Even though Bob's has good furniture for cheap, I don't think that I will be going back there for furniture after this fiasco. I have bought furniture many times before and this is by far the worst experience that I have had.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015
I purchased a sofa 3 years ago. Now the seats are sagging and ultra thin. I paid for goof-proof and was highly upset when they told me wear and tear is not covered under the policy. I would have to pay for the cushions. If the warranty is supposed to last 5 years then so should the cushions. I had two technicians come to my home and each time they left without doing anything or following up to tell me that the damage was not covered. They left me in the dark having to call customer care to find out what happened only for them to finally tell me nothing can be done. That could have been told to me almost two months ago when I first made the claim.
Updated review: Aug. 19, 2015
After complaining here, on facebook and the BBB I received notification that I am getting a refund minus the delivery fee of 99$. Bob's did step up and do the right thing but I do want to mention I shouldn't have had to go this far to get it. Also, their return policy is very sketchy on the receipt and open to interpretations. It should be more specific.
But in the end I got my refund and lost the delivery but you live and learn. I will move the star rating to a 3 because they came through but I still did have to fight for it. Thanks Bob for doing the right thing.
Original Review: Aug. 18, 2015
Doesn't even deserve one star but that's as low as I can get. Ordered a bedroom set for my grandson and it was crap. Light didn't work, back headboard sliding, piece broken, drawers under broken, nightstand broken. Took the nightstand back and set up a service call for the bed. Second nightstand came in and broke the next day. Called for a refund and only could get store credit and not a refund. Anything delivered NO refunds. BEWARE - they don't care. Now I am stuck with a store credit and HAVE to buy something from them. That's how they operate and make money. What a load of crap.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2015
When I purchased a leather chair and ottoman the salesman said it would last a lifetime, however "what looks like leather" is peeling off everywhere like paper and the material underneath is not leather at all. I sent pictures to photos@customercare at MyBobs, spoke to several agents and no one cares because I am past my warranty. My argument is that warranty has nothing to do with what they sold me. Total Sale $810.66.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015
This is my July/August 2015 review experience: I have shopped at Bob's for the last few years and their products are cheap. I would say that their wooden accessory tables and stands will last you but their couches will not. I bought the Goof Proof Protection Plan for an outdoor sectional sofa. I filed a claim because even after I kept it covered the cushions became moldy. They were supposed to be waterproof. Under their Goof Proof Plan "accidental stains and damages are covered."
I filed a claim with Guardian and heard nothing back. Meanwhile you have to take pictures of everything and their email only allows for two pictures per email so I send 5 emails. A little ridiculous in my opinion. After a week, I called them to find out that my claim was denied. The sales person at the Bob's store in Fairfax, VA said this would be covered when I initially bought the outdoor sectional.
Guardian stated that they called me back to let me know, which I did not receive such a call. They then told me the person that was in charge of my claim would call back. They did not. Guardian then told me I could call Bob's as well. Long story short, after a month I tried to connect with Bob's and after waiting 15+ min the line went dead so again called back and waited another 15+ minutes. The lady I spoke with on behalf of Bob's didn't take responsibility and basically gives you the cat-and-mouse runaround and tells me I have to speak with Guardian. I am sorry but my receipt and invoices says "Bob's." Why they can't help out here? She contacted Guardian on the other line and after 45 minutes on the line got nowhere.
Suggestion: DO NOT pay the extra money for the Good Proof Protection Plan. I will say that we have bought a sofa since that is not even a year old and the base has broken. We did not pay for the protection plan but I wouldn't even know if they would cover it. All in all, you pay for what you get and some of their furniture (i.e. sofa) is cheap and you get what you pay for. Bob's and Guardian's customer service needs some improvement and the protection plan is a waste of money. Since the purchase of my outdoor furniture Bobs is no longer selling outdoor furniture.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015
Purchased a couch and table 3 years ago and paid $200 extra for each for the GOOF PROOF PLUS... called as the arm of my couch is broke, the frame for the sleeper is broke, and the mattress for the sleeper sofa is all ripped. As for the table 5 out of the 6 chairs legs at all joints have broken. Called Guardian and was informed nothing is covered!!! The reason why is when asked what happened I said, "I don't know" so therefore it's not accidental... WTF???
They told me I can take it up with the store but they already have my money so why do they care?? They also said I reported too much damage which means it is just wear and tear which is not covered. The scam is they make you answer all questions, when did this happen, how did this happen, etc... just to find a reason to say it is NOT covered. Oh and if someone kicked your furniture and broke it that is not accidental but rather "abuse." To sum it up you will be DENIED no matter what you say! There should be a class action suit filed due FALSE advertisement as the salesmen ensure it covers EVERYTHING which is not true! NOT HAPPY!!
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
First time visiting Bob's since they've opened in my state. I had ordered a sofa and matching chair to be delivered a week later (early July). I had received two "robocalls" at the beginning of the week to verify the day and time chosen. The day of delivery, I received a live call from the delivery driver stating he would be there in 30 minutes. No one ever showed. No one ever called. Nothing. I was extremely p**d off. I cancelled the order. A month later (after a cooling off period) I was unable to find another sofa I liked at any other furniture store or even on the internet. I decided to give Bob's another chance. I ordered a sofa, chair, chest of drawers, nightstand and a pair of table lamps.
This time the items were delivered. The sofa had corner damage and a puncture mark on the right facing arm. The middle, back rest cushion zipper was broken and poly-fil was leaking out. The nightstand had indentation marks on the bottom beneath the drawer as if it were hit with a blunt object. The chest of drawers had damage on the third drawer that resembled a poorly done wood-filler repair with chipping and peeling finish. The "pair" of lamps I ordered (and pair is what is stated on the box) only held ONE lamp (which was damaged). After reporting the damage to customer service (and enduring a 40 minute wait time on hold) they said they would set up a day and time to do an exchange.
This afternoon I left work early to wait for my delivery. The replacement sofa had a couple slight cosmetic blemishes, but nothing that couldn't be touched up. The nightstand has a rough edge with poor stain application on the top front-facing wood. I can live with that. The chest of drawers, however, had what resembles light "bleach" spots all throughout the finish. Once again, this item has to be returned and I will have to be inconvenienced to wait for its replacement. There is zero quality control in relation to the products that Bob's Discount Furniture retails. I have never experienced such aggravation as I have with dealing with them. I cannot recommend their products.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
Me and my boyfriend purchased a bedroom set a couple weeks ago. It was a good price for what we were getting and the salesperson was lovely to deal with, however my grief with the company didn't start until delivery. We paid $225 for a delivery charge, even though my boyfriend insisted on picking up the furniture himself with his brothers to help him move it and install it, the salesman assured us it was a low fee for having it all taken care of for us: no driving, no heavy lifting, no assembly needed, it would all be taken care of... WRONG. On the first scheduled delivery date, we were given a 6-hour window for delivery, between 2:30 and 6:30. I get a call from the driver at 2:15 saying he will be there within 45 minutes to an hour, he doesn't show up until just after 4 pm.
Not only did they leave trash all over my driveway, leave all the plastic on the furniture so I had to be the one to unwrap everything, and dent my wall, but the frame of my bedroom set was busted so they would have to return to replace it. I understand things happen so I had no problem rescheduling to get a frame in better condition. The second delivery was scheduled for between 6:30-9:30 am a week later, I had work so my boyfriend stayed home until about 10 am with no delivery. At 10:37 am I get a call on my cellphone from the driver complaining that no one was at the house. I informed him he was an hour late and we had work, it was unprofessional of him to be late AGAIN and we would have to reschedule for a third time.
The woman at the call center set up my delivery for today between 6:30 and 10:30 am, promising me I would be the first delivery of the day. It is now almost 12:30 pm, 2 hours after the scheduled time and I have no delivery. I called their call center to be informed that the truck was "broken down" which I do not believe, and that I am the third stop of the day, which is not what I was promised. All I can say is I would not recommend delivery if you can help it, save yourself the $225 and the bottle of Excedrin you will need for the massive headache, and move it yourself.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2015
Hello. I have never been treated so poorly when it comes to buying furniture!!! The company never know what they are doing when it comes to buying and selling the items in their Langhorne PA store. I had bought a sofa bed and a foot stool two months back and finally got the bill today... which the bill is due today the 11th of August 2015. When I did everything was wrong and charge me two times for the same items!!! What's with that!!! No one knows what they're doing at this store. I was due a 75.00 credit as well which I also never received as of today. I was told I would have it as well with my bill.. which was never credit. Please look into these so called company. There is so much to tell you that I would have to take two days to tell you. Please look into this company as they are NOT a company that I will ever do business again with as well as no one should buy from Bob's Discount. Thank you.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2015
We were leery at first; the store had little we liked and the sofa configurations were very limited. Then I went home to read reviews and measure. The measurements worked out but the reviews were bad, worse and went downhill from there as I read. Because the prices were so attractive, we took a chance on Bob's. We purchased a section leather sofa, over-sized ottoman, matching leather chair and a leaning mirror and all the add on warranties because in total was a deal and looked attractive.
All came as planned in a few days, but the swivel chair had a squeak. Two weeks later a service man came to look at the chair and said he would order a new one, he could not replace the part quickly. The delivery of the replacement was scheduled for today and was 15 late due to the weather. But we got a call that they were running a few minutes late. It was received in perfect condition. All along the process automated and live calls kept us abreast of delivery and any appointments; if anything, it was too many calls. The exact opposite of most companies' customer service. Bob's did right all the way from showroom to delivery to customer service. Kudos to Bob!
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
My husband and I are active duty military. We decided to purchase our furniture from Bob's AFTER we transferred from NY due to any damages that may occur during the transfer with our moving company. This has been the absolute most frustrating transaction we have ever made. We purchased a Pub table with two extra chairs, as well as a Living Room Sectional and Ottoman. We understood the 20+ day delivery terms, however, we picked at delivery date of August 5th. Much to our surprise we were told that it would not be delivered on this day. After having took off from work and patiently awaiting the arrival of our things, that was just a "suggested window" date.
We were told numerous times that they called trying to locate our furniture, that someone from the transit company has been trying to contact us or has left voicemails, BOGUS!! This is not even the case. We've not ONCE received a phone call nor a voicemail stating that our shipment was arriving or when it would arrive. I've spoken to Bob's Customer Service more times than I can count for the last two weeks, with the same answers every time from different people, "I got disconnected," "your order is in transit," "Someone will be calling you," "if they don't call, call me back," "they've been trying to contact you," "it's going to voicemail."
This is and will be the last time that I purchase anything from Bob's and word of mouth is a wonderful tool and I will suggest to all of my friends and family that if they are in the market for furniture, to absolutely not shop at any of the Bob's locations. I feel as though we purchased these pieces of furniture and spent a generous amount of money on it, that the company would have the courtesy to do the calling and contacting to make sure my order was where it needed to be and do the follow ups on the merchandise from warehouse to delivery. I as a customer should not have had this headache of dealing with the nonsense of "cat and mouse" because no one really had any answers as to where my furniture was. Absolutely the worse!!!
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2015
I buy whole house stuff - 3 bedroom stuff, dining table, sofa. And goof proof insurance. I call them - sofa is broken and getting flat. They say they can't do anything. Waste of money. It is worst company I ever see. Don't buy anything from them.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I purchase some bed protectors for the bed a year ago. Got a 10-year guarantee, ask for new protectors. It's been 3 months, been fighting with them ever since that. Bounce me around from place to place and tell me that "someone will contact you," and also tell me that my item was shipped. It is a lie and a scam. Bob's Furniture is a fraud and I'm going to sue them in court for false advertisement for. The hundred and sixty six dollars they charged me for the bed protectors that I never received is going to cost in 30 to 40 thousand dollars in litigation fees. That I promise. Stupid Bob is a loser. Please pass this on Facebook, everywhere you can. Let's stop scumbags from scamming us all.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2015
On May 25, 2015 I purchased an entertainment unit, a 3 piece living room table set, and a 12 piece bedroom set from the bob's in Langhorne PA. Delivery was set for June 6. The delivery truck arrived and one of the end tables wasn't able to be assembled. The coffee table's main support was cracked. The door on the dresser was scratched. The door on the entertainment center was missing and the interior side was damaged while they assembled it. They delivered the wrong beds. I drove back to the showroom and was assured everything would be handled. I then received 3 separate deliveries. One for the living room tables, one for the dresser and to pick up the incorrect beds, one for the entertainment center.
The correct beds were on back order until July 18. I received 3 more deliveries, one for the footboards. one for the rails, and one for the headboards (this entire time my babies were sleeping on their floor). The delivery for the headboards arrived and the man called me out to the truck because both headboards were damaged. I called the store manager and she promised they would be out with new headboards by Wednesday. She called me that Wed morning to tell me that the headboards were now back ordered until AUGUST 15!!! I told her to send the truck. I wanted a full refund. I was returning everything. The truck arrived and literally dragged the furniture out of my house and threw it onto their truck. They damaged several freshly painted walls in my home. They damaged the trim around my door frames. Their truck ripped several branches off my trees and they drove on my lawn. And on top of ALL this, I have to wait 7-10 days for a refund!
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
I purchased a sofa two months ago. Defective. Called Bob's numerous times, they did nothing. As soon as I called my credit card holder, boom! They finally got back to me. The solution was store credit - for more junk furniture. Now waited two days for the first sofa to be picked up. Before they show up, someone calls you that has broken English to tell you who knows what drives by your house. After waiting all day long, still sofa at my house. Very angry right now. Beware, go somewhere else. Prices are cheap, and not worth it at all.
Reviewed July 31, 2015
They send you chipped broken stuff that they refuse to take back. I spent an hour having the customer care personnel explain to me how a completely chipped piece is a manufacturing defect. Sleep on the floor, store stuff in boxes, entertain guests on patio furniture. DO ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING ELSE.
Reviewed July 30, 2015
I went along with my daughter to purchase furniture she needed to fill her apartment. Our first impression was very good. Presentation was good, the sales force was very courteous and helpful. My daughter purchased a sectional couch, two end tables and a coffee table, a TV component piece and a comfort foam mattress and box spring. The items were delivered and after sleeping on the mattress for two nights my daughter awoke to find bites on her abdomen, and each night after would find more bites on her back, abdomen, arms and legs. She went to her doctor and he claimed they were bug bites. She then called an exterminator who said they were bed bug bites and treatment would be needed. She also went to a dermatologist who confirmed they were bug bites but not necessarily bed bugs.
We then asked the apartment complex to have an exterminator come in to look into the matter. The exterminator stated he found no bed bug evidence and even brought in a dog trained to find bed bugs if present. He found no evidence but did say some type of bug was biting my daughter and felt it was coming from the mattress. The mattress was delivered in a paper wrap but did not look to be brand new. My daughter called the store and was told by a salesperson and then her salesman who informed the mattress should have been delivered in a box with wrapping on the mattress and should have been flat, and after coming out of the wrap it would deflate to its full size after a few hours out of the wrap. He felt it was not new and he has even had complaints about bugs in the past. He felt it could have come from their return warehouse and not new as it should have been.
He said he would call customer service and would call her in the morning. My daughter received a call from customer service who told her they wanted a report from the apartment complex stating there were no bed bugs and they would look over the case, discuss it and it would take at least three business days, and if they agreed there was a problem they would send out a truck to pick it up. We felt this was unacceptable and would continue to be bitten until the mattress was out of the apartment. We had it taken out to the trash dumpster by the maintenance staff and thrown away. The box spring and mattress cost $499.00 and accessories another $79.00 and another 44.50 and 17.25 - all called bed and pillow protectors.
My daughter could or would not sleep in the bed another night so we felt it wise to lose the money rather than wait for their decision to be made. How long would it have taken. We did talk with our salesman after doing so and he felt bad and was as disappointed with customer service as we were. She used a blow up bed for two weeks and then purchased a new box spring and mattress from another store and is very pleased. She nor I will ever step foot in a Bob's Furniture store again and hope someone reading this review who had a similar experience will write a review.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
Bob's Furniture store in Bay Plaza, I paid $500 down on merchandise valued at $599.00. The day I was to go pay in full, I was en route to the store and a rep. From Acceptance Now called to remind me about the payment. I let the rep know I was on my way there at that moment. As I got off the phone I fell down and twisted my ankle. I called right back to let them know about what happened and I would be in the next day or two to make the payment. I could not pay by phone because I had the money in hand to go pay it and I could not get to the bank to deposit it with an injured ankle. I came in on the 17th of June 2015, thinking it would be okay because I notified them about it on the 15th and it was ok to payoff the furniture.
When I arrived I spoke to the rep and a manager, but neither person could tell me where my money went or show it to me. I asked them for the payoff amount. I was told $700 by both the manager and the rep... They said had no record to show where my payment went. I asked them to pick the furniture up and return the $310 but they said the 90 days I had the merchandise added up to that amount. My credit is in danger because of this company. All I wanted to do was pay the $300 I owed, but I having been waiting for almost 2 months waiting to speak to a district manager. I was told one would call me. A man named Ray called me and pretended to be from the district. I want to find out how $500 disappears in 90 days.
Reviewed July 28, 2015
I have spent in excess of 10K at Bob's in the last few years. I don't expect the furniture to be heirloom quality but I do have a reasonable expectation it will not be worthless before the financing is even paid. I recently purchased a sectional for my living room. Let me be clear this set will get limited use as my family and friends spend most our time in the den. This sectional will probably be used less than 10% of the time we use our furniture. I had a leather sectional and went to Bob's for another one. They did not have leather in the style I wanted, only bonded leather. I asked the salesperson if bonded leather was durable as I have a dog even though the animal is not permitted on the couch when I am home. The salesperson told me that even if there was a problem I could purchase the "Goof Proof Plus" policy and be covered for any situation. Of course they don't tell you about the fine print.
As it happens my dog jumps on the couch when he hears someone outside to look through the window. He isn't sleeping or lying on the couch, just jumping up and looking through the window. I noticed the dog's nails made indents in the fabric and punctured it in some places. I called and inquired and was told to call the Goof Proof folks which I did. They do not cover pet damage although they cover pet stains. They do say punctures are covered and do not state it cannot be from an animal. So where does it state pet damage isnt covered? Seems like double talk to me and I know when I'm being scammed. Bob's has since offered to refund my policy but that doesn't repair my damage couch! The company is a multi-billion dollar entity and does NOT stand behind their product. If you know that your product is substandard then why sell it? Why sell bonded leather if it is has the tensile strength of construction paper?
Bob's Discount Furniture Company Information
- Company Name:
- Bob's Discount Furniture
- Website:
- www.mybobs.com
