Bob's Discount Furniture Reviews
Woodbridge, NJ
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- Wide variety of product options
- Frequent product quality issues
- Poor warranty coverage and support
- Delivery delays and miscommunication
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Reviewed Nov. 7, 2016
I bought a bedroom set worth around 3000 dollars in September and after a month long delivery they delivered it on 15th of October. Various pieces of the furniture was broken, damaged and hence I asked them to replace. They came second time however the problem still remained as they came with a broken part. I send it back and asked for redelivery. The worst part is even though they have not delivered the final furniture they send me a bill to pay. They are also very bad in terms of delivery. Even though it's their fault they never adjusted for delivery (I paid for delivery 230 dollars) time. Worst place to buy furniture.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
My daughter recently purchased a sectional couch for her new apartment... It was in the clearance section of the store and she felt that she looked it over fairly well, understanding that clearance pieces were not new and may have some wear from being on the showroom floor. After bringing it home, we were appalled to find a child's book and blocks in the ottoman storage. Also the sides of the sectional had cat hair and stains, which were not seen in showroom because the sections were attached.
Apparently CLEARANCE at BOB's mean PREVIOUSLY OWNED! My husband returned with the ottoman and reported our disgust with the whole couch. With that the salesman brought my husband over to the FINAL SALE sign and pointed to it! After much "discussion" with this manager, he found another CLEARANCE ottoman and took money off the price of it. In finality, my daughter still has a disgusting used sectional that needs to be dry cleaned just because she wanted to save money and shop at BOB's. DISGRACEFUL furniture store!!!
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
My husband and I have struggled to find couches that we both liked, so we were thrilled that we found some at Bob's. They're just what we were looking for. The service we got, however, sucked. We paid a $99 delivery fee only to have the delivery guys essentially give up and leave one couch sitting in the yard in the rain. My husband was trying to help them guide it into the house by telling them to tip it, and they told him they "weren't allowed" to tilt a couch to get it in the house because they were contractors and if it broke they'd be held liable. What couch ever fits through a door without having to be tilted? It wasn't even like it was a difficult stairway or anything, it's a straight shot once you get it through the door. We had them put it on the back porch to get it out of the rain, but now we have to put it where it goes ourselves and we're out $99.
So if you plan to get furniture there I'd say skip the delivery and get a truck and a friend and do it yourself. I doubt if they'll refund our $99 delivery fee because they technically brought it to the house. Seeing other reviews on here about furniture not lasting makes me a little leery, hopefully the couches hold up. I'll be very upset if they don't, the couches are just beautiful and we couldn't find anything like them anywhere else.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2016
I stop by Bob's furniture store on April 15, 2016. They had a set call about O'Hara on their sales floor in front of their dining room. It was 799 and mark down the 399.50. I was excited because I was just moving and the price was great. On April 19, 2016 my seven-year-old daughter ran into my room with blood on her hands. She got hurt from the couch. When I went to the living room, I took a look underneath the couch, all the springs were out. On April 20, 2016 I went into Bob's of Nanuet. I explain to the manager what happened and ask for a refund/credit to use towards another set. I told her that the merchandise was defective and wasn't safe for my child. She was so heartless did not show any remorse more than told me, "The sale is final. There's nothing we can do about it." I contacted their corporate office via Facebook. They sent a technician out. The technician could not fix it.
Contact their customer care. Spoke to Brian. Would did not show any remorse for the fact that my child got hurt. After that I ask for supervisor. His name is Michael and he didn't show any remorse at all. Now I'm fighting with them through the BBB to get the situation taken care of and now I know I will never ever, ever shop at the store. They are a big scam. Very big ripoff. Don't waste your money. They don't care by you or your family. My child got hurt and they do not show any remorse, not a care the world. Once they get your money that's it.
I'm still waiting on the reply from the Better Business Bureau because Bob just saying I should pay for parts and labor and they will come and fix it which is extremely unacceptable. My child that hurt and I reported it in less than a week. Transaction date April 15, 2016 and the report date April 20, 2016 so there's not a big gap in that. And then their corporate office have the nerve to say I made my purchase outlet. The Nanuet store is not an outlet and I purchase my furniture from their sales floor not an outlet.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2016
Do not purchase anything from this company. They sell you on the quality and sell you an extended warranty. The furniture is substandard. Does not hold up. I have had my sleep sofa less than 3 yrs cushion rip, ottoman has a large tear by the seam, and because I moved to SC their response is "we have no presence in SC, therefore we cannot fix or replace your ottoman." I paid close to $1300 for my sofa and it is a piece of junk, from a company that does not stand behind their product.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2016
I purchased a couch set swivel chair and ottoman in 2013. I got it through Acceptance Now and along with that I purchased a SCAM called goof proof lol. The couch I purchased was made out of bonded leather which Bob's later recalled because there were so many complaints. In fact so many they changed the material of the couch. Throughout the three years I filed multiple damage complaints and material issues. Not one complaint was ever followed up on and in their notes they made it appear as though it were my fault by saying I had children and animals. Either of which I have btw.
Bottom line is I wrote to the BBB in hopes for a resolution and actually had these people claim it was my fault their material and couch is made like junk. They refused to even look at the damaged let alone offer to assist me for what I paid for. GOOF PROOF and BOB'S is a SCAM. Do not shop there and I will make sure none of my friends or family do ever again. Pathetic how these people scam you into buying through Acceptance Now making you pay four times the amount in the first place then add in their little gimmick GOOF PROOF and deny you with false notes when you chose to use it. Never again and I will be seeing them in court. I will continue to fight for what I paid for and file as many complaints until I get justice for what has been done to myself and millions of others.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2016
I order a sofa bed and a full -size bed, they both of my delivery time and the bed was delivered but a week later they send me only the mattress of the sofa. I cancel the order and then I have to call the office for the refund. Horrible service. Oh and on top of that they did not refunded delivery so I wind up paying 170 dollars for one item.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2016
Bought the couch and Love seat set in May of 2016. Just sold it on LetGo for 500.00. It's only October! The cushions within no time became like pancakes! Had cushions replace and even had a bed put in couch thinking it would be more support! Absolutely not! The bed hung to floor! No support there! The new cushions they sent and we had to struggle to get them in, became pancakes once again! Was never so uncomfortable!! Just got a set from Raymour & Flanigan! Very happy with quality, but out a lot of money! Would never recommend Bob's ever! Shame on them for such shoddy stuff! The old saying is you get what you pay for! Bob's is cheap, and cheap is what you get!
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2016
I bought a bunk bed set. Had it delivered and the idiots, cause that's what they are, left 10 screws missing to have another guy come out and put the screws too tight cause it to crack the wood. Now they don't wanna do nothing. Worst company ever.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2016
This is the worst company ever... in the universe! When you are at the store, the salesmen are very respectful and nice. Of course, because they want you to purchase their furniture. However, they won't mention any recalls the furniture might have or issues with it. Anyway, when they delivered the bunk bed that my husband and I picked out, the delivery guys assembled it incorrectly or too rough and cracked the wood. My mother was here when they did it and her vision isn't great, so she didn't notice. And they didn't SAY ANYTHING!
When I arrive home, I see it immediately and called the store. They said they would replace it. Fine, great, no problems. When get another one, and it is being delivered, the delivery guys arrive at my house at 6 AM!!! Without ever having called to give me a window. But, I let them in. As soon as he sees that he has to disassemble the first disaster they left and build the new one he brought, he says, "this won't fit, that's why it broke. You should return it and not build this one either." So I, thinking he's honest and has a point, agree but also because the new bed ALSO BROKE!
At this point, I'm thinking I want a different bed. Unfortunately, they do not carry any other bunk bed that is a twin over twin. That is not my fault, so I ask for a refund. The salesperson on the phone laughed! Actually LAUGHED at me! And said that there is no way I would receive a refund and that I had to choose another bed or get store credit. I don't want store credit... I don't want anything from them!!!
After looking through possible beds because now we have no choice, we choose another one... a Twin over Full. When they go to do the transaction, they want me to pay the difference and a new delivery charge and repair charge when THEY WERE THE ONES WHO BROKE THE BED! I refuse and create a scene at the store. It is only because of this that they waive the fee. At the end, I had to go with a different bed, and it was delivered from a different team (because the first set of delivery guys were rude and wanted to just put it together fast without consideration of the furniture). All in all, the WORST experience I have ever had with a furniture company. I will NEVER be ordering from them again.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2016
Subtotal $798.00. Goof Proof Plus $99.99. Shipping & handling $99.99. Tax $88.56. Grand total $1,086.54. Hawkeye 2 Piece Set (OUTLET). Seniors Beware, Bob's is a total scam company. They encourage you to purchase their Goof Proof Protection Plan and if you call them to check on a problem, guess what... normal wear and tear. You would have been covered if you had ripped it, or spilled paint on it, or any other careless accident, but because all I did was sit on it, I'm not covered. We spent our hard earned money on their furniture and they ripped us off. Shame on them.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2016
Worst customer service ever. They lie to you about everything over the phone. The delivery guys are horrible. They say, "Will be there in ten minutes" and they come in a hour 1/2 after they call you and on top of it all that they bring you damage good. They offer no compensation for anything. Once they have your money they don't care.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2016
I purchased a brown leather section from Bob's about 2 1/2 years ago. I may sit on the couches once or twice a week if that due to my busy schedule. The leather is starting to crack and peel all over the couches. I call to find out if there was anything they could do and they basically told me that nothing could be done. I will never purchase furniture from Bob's again.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2016
I ordered a sofa and chair from Bob's Discount Furniture in Woodbridge, NJ. Both pieces were defective upon the first delivery, so I contacted customer service to request two new pieces. The second delivery came one week later and both pieces were again defective. I contacted customer service to inform them that I wanted to return the furniture for a full credit, at which time they informed me that I could only receive store credit as I "accepted the pieces into my home". I informed customer service that the delivery men refused to take back the furniture because their truck was full and did not have the room. After some difficulty, customer service finally agreed to refund my money. When I asked about refunding the money I spent on the protection plan and delivery, they agreed to refund the protection plan, but not the delivery.
After 45 minutes on the phone with customer service, I informed them that my credit card would not pay them for any of the furniture I ordered until I received my delivery fee. They responded by saying that was fine. We scheduled the pickup for 10/15/16 and they did not show. I waited at home all day on 10/15/16. I have contacted the person assigned to my case 6 times and left 4 messages to confirm the pickup; I still have not spoken with her.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2016
On my second set of a sofa loveseat combo. Purchased GOOF PROOF ext warranty. Arm on sofa peeled. Warranty told me no coverage as defect. That was 5 years ago. Bobs, after going thru BBB, gave new set. Was 2 years old. I purchased 5000.00 of furniture. They, at the time, did right thing. Now the same is happening. Had a repair company to repair and they said, "Cheap leather. Never will last long". Now same issue. Want any consumer to avoid BOB'S. Scam artists and sell inferior products. Will not take normal wear and tear. Sweat on leather should be no issue. On his furniture, will crack and peel. Cannot be repaired. BUYER BEWARE. ADS ON TV A SCAM.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2016
Delivery men. The men are very disrespectful when I asked that they not jammed the doors open with screwdrivers. One of them told me to go back to India. I am not from India, but that is not the point. He spoke with a heavy accent himself. Before they left, another said **.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2016
My experience with Bob's furniture was horrible. I purchased set of two couches from them made from bonded leather. The salesman guaranteed that this material doesn't peel off or crack but if something like this will happen you have a one year warranty and goof proof warranty so your furniture will be fixed or replaced. One month later the material started to peeling off. I called them. They told me nothing can be done, this is normal wear and tear. What??? One month, couch barely used and the guy is telling me this is normal. This is BS, the worst furniture store ever. Never buy from them!!! I have lost $1400 on furniture that looks like old after one month.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016
Looked at a dozen chairs. Chose one. Added Goof Proof. Scheduled delivery. Paid on credit card. All good, right? What a FIASCO. Got pre-delivery call from a guy who was LOST. Tried to give him directions, we are 6 miles from the store. He doesn't speak any English is all he could say. He was gruff and hung up. What an idiot. NO BRAND LOYALTY AT ALL. Turns out, he DELIVERED CHAIR TO A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ADDRESS. Took it off the truck in the rain, no less and left it for over an hour. Don't have to speak English to know that's just stupid.
Invoice info obviously wrong. In fact, my name was incorrectly spelled, my address was completely wrong, zip code not even close. Called store, our salesman had cust service call us asap. Meanwhile, Manager from store called us at our request. He updated the contact information and I asked for a confirmation email. Got it, still wrong. Repeated call to manager, updated again. CUST SERVICE called. They actually TOLD ME IT WAS DELIVERED TO WRONG ADDRESS AND LEFT OUT IN THE RAIN. ARE YOU KIDDING?
Told them don't DARE give me that chair. I told them they were not going to charge for delivery at all. Manager agreed to this, by the way, and said he noted the account as such. They rescheduled again. 4 days later. Delivered today. No Goof Proof, name incorrectly spelled. Anyone graduate high school in this company? Inspected chair, seemed ok. Solo, decided to check out reviews online re Goof Proof. Sure wish I'd read all this before stepping into the store. It's not an Ashley but it's ok. It'll last a while, so far anyway. I'm going to refuse the Goof Proof based on the reviews, why waste the money if they are always duping other people? I'll save the $70. Never go again. Will tell EVERYONE in my small community to NOT SHOP BOB's. Ridiculous overall rating -0. Bob, your people have very little brand loyalty.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2016
I purchased a sofa and along with that their goof proof protection. It was nice before I pay money. But when I put a request for service they started drama. They fabricated a story that they already came to my house and couldn't locate me. In fact I was waiting for them for long 3 hours and nobody showed up. When I called them back to ask what happened, they are asking money to reschedule the appointment. They used very rough words nobody will expect in such a situation. Still my sofa is not serviced and not able to use. My sincere recommendation is avoid Bob's furniture. It's cheating. I am writing this with big dissatisfaction and disappointment. You have 100s of other option for furniture. Don't buy from Bob's don't use their so called "goof proof".
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2016
My wife and I bought furniture from Bob's. The people were all nice, when they sell you things. Afterwards, they sell you a warranty, but they don't tell you that you must keep their mattress cover on the mattress, or else they won't cover the warranty that they sold you, but today they came to my house to check the mattress, and told me that they won't cover the warranty, because there were stains on it. I will never go there again, and I recommend others to do the same.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2016
We purchased a queen size bed with all the warranties. Within a year, the legs had fallen off the bed. This is because they are shoddily made, with no crossbeam support, and slide around on wood floors. Bob's repair men came out to look at it and agreed that, if they reattached the legs, they would just fall off again within a couple of weeks. They also agreed that we needed metal slats to avoid this problem. Yet when we called to follow up, we were first informed that we would have to pay for metal slats, and then that they were not available at all. This represents an extremely poor commitment to customer satisfaction and reflects the poor quality of their products.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2016
Delivery truck arrived, questioned where to park at which time the moving company I hired was leaving and the mover suggested to unload the pieces and take his parking spot at the end of the corner. That did not happen and my daughter and I never saw them again. They just drove away.
My daughter made several phone calls to customer care and told the representatives on all occasions (4 different people in 4.5 hours) what took place, that parking in Boston is tight to begin with and the drivers just drove off. Was told that the driver went onto the other scheduled deliveries for the day and would come back after the 13th delivery of the day. By this time it's getting late and on the 4th call into customer care my daughter in now told that the deliveries are done for the day and that they MIGHT be able to delivery her bed on TUESDAY, October 4th. Was told there are no deliveries on SUNDAY or MONDAY. Mind you the delivery truck came at 12:30, spoke to 4 different representatives, got hung up on and there was nothing they could do because the men were done for the day until Tuesday.
My daughter didn't have a bed to sleep on, just moved into an unfurnished apartment with 2 other friends and I think we were both just shocked on the entire experience. Shortly after being told the bed wasn't going to be delivered until Tuesday, I then had to purchase an air mattress for the meantime. Today is Tuesday, October 4th and I drove from Rhode Island to Boston for a morning delivery that happened. This delivery team had a parking permit, brought the set in, assembled it and were gone within a 1/2 hour. In my future I will not be visiting or giving this company any of my business and have passed this story onto my friends and family.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2016
Bought Bob's Furniture in VA. Took it to Florida (which Bob doesn't service) where it basically fell apart (Couch and Dining Room Chair). After MANY phone calls, we finally got an agreement to pay us for our Goof Proof Plus, plus damages to the furniture ($700+). Then we get a check for $249 and they tell us that's all they can do for us. CHEAP P.O.S. Furniture and worse customer service ever. That dweeby little Bob should be ashamed of himself!!!
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016
Me & my husband stopped into the Deptford NJ store because we needed to buy a bigger size bed. I can hear the young blonde & another employee talking about me. They were very loud and rude. I thought I was shopping in the hood. Then I notice she was filming me with her cell phone & everyone was laughing. I never felt so embarrassed. I left the store and took our business to another store. I will never shop there again until you find some real mature adults to work there.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2016
Went to the store to complain about a loveseat and the base of a swivel chair we had purchased. When the tech came to the house he was basically no help with the loveseat, he said he would order a new base for the chair. That was on 9/9/16. This chair was only a few months old when we reported the problem to the store. I called on 9/30/16 and after a runaround on the phone I finally got a person on the phone. Upon checking the order she said the part was not in the warehouse and would not be in until January 8, 2017. I asked if we could have another chair and was told OH NO, we have to wait for the part to come in. Four months for a part, that is just crazy. Now we have a chair that does not swivel and will not swivel for four more months. Bob's does not stand behind their products at all. Will never buy another piece of furniture from them.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2016
I order the Copley Bedroom set. It's a king sleigh bed, headboard and footboard, chest of drawers and two night stands. I placed the order on 9/1/16. I went in knowing what I wanted placed the order and paid upfront and had it deliver with "breakfast with Bob's". I was excited due to I haven't move yet in and the place was empty so no problems with room. The delivery came on 9/8 and they kept me up to date with when they would be at my place. So far so good, at least I thought. I didn't notices the huge hole they put in my ceiling til l moved in knowing that was not there two weeks prior. The delivery men came and they bought in the queen size frame. I said "No that's not correct it's a king frame." The delivery man apologized and got the correct frame for the bed.
I was so upset.
I went to work and then went to the store, spoke to the saleslady who took care of me, very nice and was very apologetic but this is when it turn far worse. I had to exchange all seven pieces and I was told it would have to be the last one of the day due to the swap out. I was not happy about it but understood there was nothing I could do. I get a phone call a few days later telling me it's now on back order, but not "We're sorry" - nothing. The only reason why I found out is because a whole week went but with no response to my many attempts to customer services.
So finally I get a date and I had plans but made arrangements to be here. Then the bedroom set came in worse than the last. My bed is lopsided and every piece again has scratches again and the headboard looks like someone smash it with a hammer and then just stained it. I again call the store told them what happened, Carl the manger said "Come in on Sunday and will make it right." It's been delivered two times, this is going to be #3 come 9/30/16. I am so upset and disappointed by how they don't care about the customer but about only the money. I also know and understand it's dark furniture and yes there will be a few things but seriously two times and it's the same problem. I have looked at other furniture at other places, and yes they have simpler bedroom sets. It's this one I want and like.
It's not about the money truly it's about the product, how I was treated and the fact it's still not right and I have to waste more time on them. However I wonder if I paid with a finance instead of out right would it be different. I want it perfect and they have made the mistake not me. I want it fixed period. I have contacted social media and plan to put in a formal complaint. I am almost ready to say "No I'm done". I will see on 9/30/16 if it's right or wrong. Also may I mention the first set didn't make any noise from getting in and out of bed, the night stands sat right instead. Now they wobble - same with dresser. I am so exhausted with this company I wanna tell them somewhere to go. I will update this as soon as the 3rd set comes. I don't think I will EVER order from Bob's again. No class act there, and the lack of customer care just disappointing and disrespectful. Wish me luck!! Sadly disappointed.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2016
I cannot even begin to describe what a nightmare dealing with this company has been. I purchased a bed on August 22nd, and later that day an associate called to schedule my delivery. The charge appeared on my credit card statement. I believed everything was all set. The delivery date came and went - no bed. I thought I may have misunderstood that date, so I called to find out when I'd be receiving my bed. A very succinct associate told me that order had been cancelled as they, "couldn't verify my credit card."
I asked what that meant, and all she could answer was, "I apologize, but our system just couldn't verify the card." I asked if that meant it had been declined (which it wouldn't have been), and she said no, but couldn't explain WHY it "couldn't be verified." She just said they had refunded the money to the card. I gave Bob's a chance to redeem themselves and re-ordered my bed. This time I did it at the showroom itself so I could be sure there were no problems with my credit card. It went through and my delivery was re-scheduled for that Saturday.
I was working, but my mother kindly offered to give up her day to be there for the delivery. She was busy trying to keep my cat from escaping as the delivery men left my front door wide open despite her request to the contrary, so she didn't notice until they had left that my bed was completely lopsided. It was crooked, wobbly as they hadn't put in all the screws, and worst of all, not even finished! They didn't even put all the slats on the bed! They just left the slats leaning up against my wall.
I have been trying to get someone to come pick up this bed so I can at least put my mattress on the floor to sleep for two weeks now. It takes at least twenty minutes to get a human being on the phone when you call, and then they treat you like an inconvenience and keep transferring you to other people and explaining why they can't help you. I've been sleeping on my couch for two weeks and Bob's is completely unconcerned by this. They even fought me on getting a refund for my defective bed, but eventually capitulated when I mentioned leaving a review on social media.
Then they transferred me to their "refund department," which should actually exist if they "don't do refunds" like they initially claimed. They are a shady, ridiculously bad company and no one should ever give them any business. Trust me, a slightly cheaper piece of furniture is not worth all the stress and frustration they will put you through!
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2016
We went to Bob's in Deptford NJ and liked the prices of the beds, sofas, kitchen sets for our new home. Once you order the items, they discuss delivery dates. Ours was weeks away but we had some beds so we could manage. Our date was sept. 20. We got reminder calls on Sunday and Monday but on Tuesday they don't show and they don't call. I wait 30 minutes to get a kid on the phone who puts me on hold a dozen times during a ninety minute call to tell me the new delivery date could be in two or three weeks, but I could have a 50 gift card for our lost wages. I canceled our order.
Last night I got a call from a Deptford store manager who said they'd reimburse our 200 Goof Proof charges and get us our furniture on Thursday. When we called to confirm tomorrow's delivery, they said we were never guaranteed a delivery date and that they will continue working on it. We canceled. Then another manager called to say they'd reimburse our 300 dollar delivery charge. But in the meantime, I read these reviews and got the chills, so we canceled. We have Raymour, Ashley, and Doughty's here and Sleepy's and I've had good experiences with all of them. Just got lured in by the floor samples and the prices. By the way, one of the managers told me they have 3000 deliveries per day. That's a lot of money and a lot of unhappy customers based on the mountain of reviews I've read.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2016
I have only had the RECLINER for about six months. The chair needed repair soon after purchasing it. Then after that the chair completely stopped working. Needs a new motor, new remote and relay box. When I called customer care I was on hold and bounced around for a half hour. Finally speaking to a rude condescending representative, she said I would have to wait a month for all the parts to be delivered to the home. Then I would have to call back to get a mechanic to give a date to repair the chair. I bought this chair for a person who was gravely ill and really needs it.
Samantha told me her grandmother was ill with the same condition but there was nothing she could do. The customer service was despicable. She told me if I wanted to speak to her manager I would have to wait up to 72 hours and the only way could speak to her manager was to wait for this call back. It's a third party company and she refused to give me the name of the company I was dealing with. I would never buy anything from Bob's Discount Furniture again. Samantha gets a zero for quality customer care. WHAT A NIGHTMARE!!!
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2016
ANNIE 78" sleep SOFA with Bob-O-Pedic Memory Foam! We bought this for our guest room, BIG mistake. There is no way anyone can actually sleep on this couch. Horrible, uncomfortable EVEN with the memory foam mattress. They refuse to give us a store credit.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2016
I purchased the maggie Sofa & chair from Bob's in Woodbridge, NJ. In less than 2 years all of the springs have popped on the cushions and we cannot use our living room furniture. I tried to contact customer service, but they put you on hold and then accuse you of damaging the furniture. This is the worst company to deal with. We now have to purchase a new sofa and chair after 1 year. I wish I had read all the horrible reviews before I wasted money on this crap. Many other customers have complained about the exact same thing. I will never spend another dollar in any Bob's store and have warned people about the poor quality and customer service. I guess in the end you get what you pay for. A couple hundred dollars extra for quality furniture and I wouldn't have spring sticking up my **.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
I bought bedroom furniture less than a year ago and my tall had to be replaced and company added another fee for insurance on top of the insurance we purchase when buying the furniture. While laying on my bed the wooden bed rail broke. Now that has to be replaced. The quality of their furniture is so cheap, now I see why they make their customers purchase insurance when purchasing furniture, because they know it is not going last; they probably make more money on insurance claims than their furniture. That should have been a warning sign when they make you buy.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2016
I purchase special sofa and love seat. After 6 weeks they deliver two different colors. Brought in my shipments. One month later they call me for the second delivery and then they call me back for the second mistake and will take another 6 weeks. Gave no discount whatsoever and they refuse to give me full refund, so don't buy from here. The management is TERRIBLE. (merchant I.D **, Ref # ** approval code **, purchase date 7/26/2016, time 19:41:05)
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016
My husband and I, both close to 70, recently purchased a condo. Our plan was to buy a bed and then get the mattress. In the meantime we would sleep on the couch. I ordered a Spencer king size bed on 7/28/2016. The scheduled delivery date was 8/30/2016. At 6:30 A.M. on 8/30 I received a phone call informing me that the headboard was not on the truck and therefore the bed cannot be assembled. I rescheduled the delivery for 9/6/2016. I waited 5 hours for the delivery men and upon arrival, they took all the boxes to the second floor ready to assemble the bed. They could not perform the job because the headboard was missing yet again. I immediately called customer service and was told that the headboard will not be available till 10/4/2016.
At this point, since I paid for the bed in full with my credit card, I felt that I was being treated unfairly. I asked to be compensated by purchasing a mattress at a discount before the delivery of the bed on 10/4. We would at least have a mattress to sleep on instead of the couch. My request was adamantly declined by Tie **, a supervisor. She informed me that a discussion about compensation can only take place after the bed is delivered (another month). This is COMPANY POLICY. I feel their policy does not care about the customer and it is very inflexible. What do you think?
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2016
Stay away from Bob's furniture store unless you want to buy new furniture store every few years. I bought a sofa and a recliner chair 6 years ago but after 4 years the "leather" started to bubble up and then peeling, cushion sunk in cheap crap. The recliner has a lot of cracking, bought the goof proof and of course doesn't cover these issues, most likely because they know this is a major issue with their products.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2016
Where to I begin? This has been the most horrible experience I have ever had with a purchase. I shopped around and chose Bob's foolishly trusting they actually cared about customer and had quality furniture. WOW was I wrong. After going into Bob's and a older women following me around while I browsed literally hawking me would not stop following, I should have known right there to leave. I found a living room set me and my girlfriend really liked. We sat with the salesman Victor who put on his phony act that he was sincere and their furniture was the best out there. We decided on a Bob-O-Pedic couch with large chair instead of the love seat, a marble table and end table. As well as an ottoman and lamp. The furniture was ordered and we were excited to receive it. They lead you on to make it seem as though they are so great and take pride in their furniture but the minute you leave that store your screwed.
On the delivery day 2 guys came and unloaded my furniture. I did not have a problem with the delivery guys however the first set of guys were sort of rough with the stuff. I say first set because in the matter of 2 1/2 weeks we went through 3 sets of couches and ottoman. Each time they came damaged beyond repair. They were completely unacceptable. They had marks everywhere, from long lines that looked like burn lines to stitching completely out of place. The first couch we received looked ok and I thought some of the marks from packing would go away. After examining closer I saw these were not from packing but yet clear manufacturer defects. The entire arm of the couch was worn out to the point there was a pinhole on the side, there was long marks that looked as if someone took a pen and drew across the pillows. The stitching on the side of the couch was sticking out and clearly assembled terribly.
There was a 3 inch gap where the arm meets the bottom that exposed all of the foam, and all of the pillows were lumpy. The ottoman was completely ruined, it was ripped, the sides were completely smashed in and the hinges were broken. We called and got these swapped out. NOTE: if you do make the mistake of ordering from these frauds and you have an issue DO NOT WAIT to call. Pick up that phone asap. After 3 days you stand no chance in any return. On the second delivery I had my doubts. When we received the couches and ottoman the second time they were even WORSE. I noticed this right away but the delivery guys refused to take it back and told me to call the 800 number to file a claim.
The 800 number by the way is full of incompetent morons. These couches on both sides of the arms had scrapes, marks and indents, and looked like someone rubbed the material with an eraser and wore it down to nothing. 1 of the pillows had an X yes a legitimate X through the pillow, as if they marked it as a POS defect. I was furious this time and told them the couches need to be checked before they are shipped. They assured me it would be.
On the 3rd time I didn't think it could get worse but it sure was worse than any of them. There was a 8in indent on the arm, there was a 6in gap in the spacing of the couch with wood exposed, all of the cushions were lumpy and did not even sit right on the couch and were out of shape and never regained shape. It was clearly defective. Towards the bottom of the left arm the material was all twisted which it should be perfect straight and flush. The ottoman was so crooked it looked like someone was on drugs who made it. I opened it and it smelled like 100 year old cheese. There was another rip at the bottom and this time every single side was smashed in.
I had enough and went to Bob's to talk to slime ball Victor **. Victor looked the other way when I walked in and I stared straight at him. It wasn't until I grilled him so hard that he finally came over and put on his phony act. He told me to call the 800# and didn't offer any help. He began to go on a rant of BS and telling me they will inspect it before it's shipped and this won't happen. I went to the office there and they couldn't even help so they dialed in to the 800# morons. After 45 minutes of waiting on the line I finally got someone. I explained my situation and had to fight and threaten a lawsuit against them to get my money back.
I have pictures of all this damage so no one can say I am exaggerating. I want everyone to see this for themselves and protect yourselves from these thiefs. They back none of their products and will not help you when things go wrong. They immediately defend their product and will give you any excuse they can come up with. Beware. Their prices might be good and they will fool you with their sincerity. They live a lie.
BOB Kaufman I hope you read this. You're a scumbag and I do not know how you sleep at night with how you operate your business. Every couch I had for the total of 5 days at the longest that I had each separate one, the cushions all sagged and got squashed in and looked 15 years old. I am not lying or exaggerating. If you do not take my word for it I wish you luck because you will need it. I thought I'd save money and was getting a great deal but in the end going to Cardi's, Jordan's, Raymour and Flanigan. You will spend a little more but you will be happy you did and in the long run save you from having to buy a new couch in 6-12 months because I promise you these couches will never last longer than that. Thank you for the most miserable stressful experience you POS's.
I kept the tables and lamp out of the review because they were not worth writing about. The end table came fine and is ok with me but however the living room table has a 12in crack. That is not a lie. I will post a picture, and there a pink mark embedded into the lines of the table. I tried to refund but they would not take the table. They told me they returned enough of my merchandise, the $183 dollars is not worth my stress anymore. BUYER BEWARE. STAY FAR AWAY FROM ANY BOB'S FURNITURE.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2016
I have 3 bedroom sets from Bob's that I started purchasing August 2015. I first purchased the bunk bed set with the bookcase stairs. I did purchase the goof proof with it. My daughter scratched her name into the wood. I called Bob's and within a week, they came out and fixed it. The second bedroom set was the Madison girls twin bedroom set. The mirror became disconnected from the frame, also the knobs on the dressers were misplaced. A technician came out in about a week and a half, he tried to fix the mirror but was unable to.
He had me speak with customer service on the phone and they told me they would send a new one out. I received it a week later and they replaced the knobs from the dresser. They only thing I don't like about Bob's is the mattress covers. My grandson stayed the night and had an accident in my bed and it went straight through to the mattress. I contacted Bob's and they informed me that they will send out a new mattress cover and have someone come out and clean and sanitize my mattress. So I guess we shall see. It is September 2 now, so I will see how long this process takes.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016
I originally bought a mattress and box-spring in Feb 2015. About 120 days into use the mattress began to sag. A tech was sent who measured it at 1 1/2 in. I bought an upgraded mattress in Aug 2015. In another 120 days this mattress, too, failed. The only answer I could get from customer service was "you may come in and get another mattress, but after 30 days we will not refund your money." I explained that this was not a comfort issue many times.
In May 2016 a letter was sent to Bob's from the Attorney General's office asking for resolution within two weeks. No response. Another letter from the AG was sent and on August 9 I received a letter from the AG with a letter from Bob's saying that I could receive a refund. They picked up my mattress on August 10 (but NOT the box-spring). As they would not give me a refund over the phone, it was Monday, August 19 before I could get to the store. The customer service desk was helpful and said they had put the money back onto my card.
It is now August 30 and I still do not have my money. I called the store and was told that there was a hold on it because they had not picked up the mattress! They promised to get back to me today, but I'm still waiting. I have been sleeping on an air mattress for 3 weeks now... not good for the back of a 71-year old woman. AND, the service techs will not leave any written receipts when they come. "That's all on the computer." However early on I tried to get copies of these numerous receipts and was told they could not be printed and sent! DO NOT BUY FROM BOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE STORE!!! For a few extra dollars and sometimes less, you can find a better deal at your local furniture store.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016
I bought from them in order to save one to two hundred dollars. I cannot express to you the amount of headaches I have had due to their crappy quality. I am sorry but that is the only word that comes to mind when describing their quality! I have always purchased my furniture from Levitz (when they were open) and Raymour and Flanigan. I decided to give Bob's a try time and again. My daughter's bedroom set was decent for the price and because she is so dainty and careful about keeping her things nice it has held up.
Living room furniture especially all four of the recliners have given us problems! Yes, they will come and fix but for God sakes does anybody want to constantly have appointments and strangers in their home??? I have better things to do like having friends over but I can't because they have nowhere to sit! One recliner was exchanged for a new one because when my elderly mom sat on it (all of her 130 pounds) it broke on the spot. That was the "cat nap" recliner. That was replaced with the "Jerry Boy" model recliner and that one lasted "so much longer" about six months and broke. Also, the splinters my family dog kept getting we had no idea was coming from the Jerry Boy recliner. Couple of vet bills later here I am still stuck with the disgusting broken recliner.
I am getting very close to breaking it and use it for warmth this winter but I am afraid all of the chemicals used to hold the particle wood together would kill my family. Stay away from Bob's Headache Furniture. Pay an extra hundred-two hundred and get yourself something dependable... such as a recliner where you can actually sit. What a novel idea... a chair where you can sit instead of rolling onto the floor and taking a trip to the emergency room!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2016
I bought a Bedroom Set in Bob's Furniture and I also got the Goof Proof Protection Plan. The paint on one of my bed rails like the veneer was flaking off. It look like when formica peels of the wood, it does not even look like paint. My dresser the one with the mirror you could not put down anything on top of it because the paint would scratch. I found that strange that the paint was so easily scratch. My bed with the exception of the one bed rail, the Tall dresser and my night table the paint finish was fine. I would dust it and it was fine. The problem was with dresser with the mirror. I was afraid to clean the top of the dresser or put anything on top of the dresser because the paint would scratch right away. The paint finish was very fragile only on the top of the dresser, the rest of the dresser was fine. The top had a few scratches on it. The bedroom set was 2 years old.
Then I recently had a living room sectional deliver with a swivel arm chair which I paid $199 for the swivel chair only. The swivel Chair had a crank loud noise. I sat on it the same day it was delivered and it was tilted. Mind you this is a brand new furniture. I proceeded to call Bob's customer Service to get service for my chair that was just deliver. After 2 weeks calling Customer Service, the calls would get cut off. When it would get to the part that it say press 2 for repairs bingo the calls would get disconnected. I would call all day long the same thing happen. Finally I got thru and I told them the problem about my swivel chair and the lady on the line told me that my goof Protection plan would not cover the chair. I went off. I told the customer service rep this is not even about repairs, this chair was just deliver and it is damage. The chair look it was used as a floor model or it was a returned.
So the customer service rep was going to send an inspector to check the chair out to see if Bob's would honor the repairs. How dare them. After 2 weeks the inspector not a repair guy came to inspect the chair. The jerk was in my house 2 minutes. Did not even check the chair and he said Bob would get back to me. Well Bob's customer service did get back to me like a week or perhaps 2. I do not recall. Customer service rep told me that the inspector report said that the chair was fine that he did not see anything wrong with it. Also the Bob's rep mention that why did I wait after the 30 days to report this. OMG I proceeded to say it took 2 weeks to get thru the Bob's customer service line, plus the inspector was sent 2 weeks later. Now that is not my fault.
Regardless I had the Goof protection plan. I was so upset I went to the store that I purchase my furniture from. Being that I had brought a living room set and a queen size bed as a house warming gift for my daughter, awaiting to be deliver to her new home, My daughter also had brought queen size mattress and a dining room set also awaiting to be deliver to her new home. I asked to speak with the manager, so you know they were going to take care of this right away, because I was going to cancelled my pending order so was my daughter was going to cancel her order too. I got the head manager. I told him the whole story about the not being able to get thru customer service, I told him about the swivel chair and I told him about the jerk inspector that they send and said there was nothing wrong with my swivel chair.
I told about the goof protection plan that customer service proceeded to say that that goof plan would not cover the scratches on my furniture. Then I said "if that is the case please cancel my pending order" and my daughter told them to cancel hers. The manager was excellent, even him could not get thru the Customer service line, but I had a repair guy come within 2 days. He verified that my chair was tilted due to that all the screws were loose on the inside of the chair and there was screws missing that he had to replace. He oil the chair and it was ok. I still feel I should have had the whole chair replace. It was not fair they deliver it that way. But it got taken care of. That goes to show you the inspector they sent was a big jerk, there was something wrong with the chair. I told the manager that inspector should not even be send to people's homes.
Getting back to my dresser the manager told me to call customer on the the dresser because the bedroom set was 2 years old already. Now the drama with my dresser it gets worst. I was told that the goof proof protection plan does not cover the scratches on my dresser and the peel paint on my bed rail. I proceeded to say to the customer service rep "you have not even ask me what the issue is and you are telling me that is not cover by the goof proof protection plan." I lost it and told her that Bob's needs to make some corrections on the Protection Plan because it does states what the goof plan covers.
Finally after all this they sent a guy out to fix the problem today Aug. 24. The guy told me that the bed rail part of my bed, he could not repair it but that he will report it to Bob's to see what they are going to do about it. That I would get a call back from Bob's ok. Now remember this dresser just by touching it too hard the paint would get scratch. I COULD NOT PUT ANYTHING ON TOP OF MY DRESSER. THE FINISH ON PAINT WOULD GET SCRATCH. When dusting the top of this dresser, I had to be very careful because it would ruined the finish on the dresser. The repair guy was repairing the top of the dresser. When he was done, he told me to wait 2 days for the paint or whatever he on it used to dry. I said ok thank you and thought he fixed the problem.
Well as the paint or whatever spray he use on it was drying, it was turning white on my black dresser and it ruined the finish on the top of my dresser. Now I have a bigger problem - the paint streaked and it left white marks on my dresser. What a nightmare. These scratches before the repair were done were not so bad, but after the repair guy got thru with my dresser the scratches turned white. I could have done a much better job on the scratches than the repair guy did or maybe the paint they used on the dresser when it was made was no good, maybe that is why the repairs did not take. There was something wrong with the paint they used on the dresser to begin with.
So here we go again I called customer service to report that it. When I finally got a rep I explained to her what happen to my dresser and she proceeded to tell me that she was sorry but that there was nothing Bob can do. Again I lost it and I told her that my dresser was ruined by the repair guy that came today to fix the problem. I told her that if they do not do something about it, that I would do something.
So finally the rep told me she was going to send me a email that would take 72 hrs for me to receive it. Once I get the email from them, for me to email them photos of the top of my dresser where the damage was done by the repair guy LOL and they will decided whether or not they will handle it. I have spend a lot of money on Bob's Furniture. The biggest rip off they have with this goof Proof Protection plan. I hope the problem with the dresser and the bed rail will be resolve. They got away with my $199 chair. It should have been replace not fixed. It was brand new. This experience with Bob's Furniture was a complete nightmare.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2016
MY EMAIL TO THEM: STILL NO RESPONSE...Terrible customer service, terrible service plan. Terrible furniture and they do not fix anything....
My husband in Oct. 2012 purchased some furniture from the Yonkers, NY store. The piece of furniture in question is the Maggi Choc. 92" sofa sleeper. The problem with this piece is the arms/brackets for mattress. Both arms are cracked. When you get up and brace yourself as you get up the arms they sound like egg shells cracking. There is an actual dip in both arm that were obvious to the service tech before he even touched anything.
We entered your store in Poughkeepsie on 7.21.16 to actually to purchase another piece of furniture and we met a wonderful salesman named Joe ** to help us. On our way into the store we saw the Maggie sofa sleeper and when we met the salesman we mentioned the sound the arms made to him. We took him to the piece and asked if this was normal. He said absolutely not. He called it a manufacturers defect (something similar happened to him), so we proceed to ask if this can be fixed? He said it depends on what the service tech says, it may cost too much to fix and they may just replace it. He asked if we had the goof plus and we actually had no idea that we had it until he looked in the computer and found the order and it says clearly that we had it.
Since we had the coverage this defect would be covered. We spoke to the manager after sitting with Joe so we can resolve the issue and she even denied that we had the coverage on the sleeper sofa. We told Joe and he couldn't believe that she was denying it as well. He said the best bet is to call customer care. Which is what we did.
So it begins: We set up an appt for a service tech to come out (Joe's recommendation.) He came on the 28th of July. 1st he had no Bob's furniture brand clothing on, he was sweaty as I was a little concerned with his unprofessional appearance. He asked some questions, took some pictures, asked to use MY phone and spoke to someone, handed me the phone and just left.
I had no idea who I was speaking to and before I got a chance to ask he was gone. He called my husband just before he came because he was at the wrong address (which I specifically told the rep on the phone when making the appt of the change of address) and his phone number was blocked. This is why I say shady. Customer service dropped the ball on the update of the new address correction. When I originally called customer service to set up the service tech appt it took me 20 mins to convince them that we had the goof plus on the sleeper sofa. It's the mattress that we declined it on. Once she realized her mistake and apologized she made the appt. Very frustrating!!!
When the service tech left and he left me on the phone with customer care, we spoke for 5 minutes. He called it accidental and then we got disconnected. I had no idea what that meant so I called back. I spent another 15 mins convincing the new rep of the same issue re: the sleeper sofa and the goof plus. Once again I told her it was the mattress that wasn't covered. She was very hostile, rude and unprofessional. She was talking over me and couldn't care less what I had to say. She asked why I waited to so long to call. I told her it didn't matter that I was covered for 5 years & that I had no idea of the plan until I walked in the store and spoke with Joe on the 21st of July.
She questioned my character, and that made me so mad. I couldn't believe that I had to convince this person that I had no fault in this and that the same piece of furniture in the showroom also had the same problem... She didn't want to hear it and said that there is nothing she can do bc that's what the service tech deemed it. I was so enraged... what kind of customer service is this? They accused me and my family for the manufacturer's defect in the arms. How can this be our fault? They obviously don't want any blame on this and they don't want to stand by their coverage.
I have 3 other couches for over 20 years and not once has there been a problem. To top it all off the brackets on the mattress are broken and the top of the mattress is almost on the floor. I wanted to file a different claim for this but I don't want anyone from your organization in my home. This has been the worst customer service I have ever experienced. They are not taking any fault in the decrepit piece of junk furniture I have. I was so disappointed with the store manager in Poughkeepsie, as well as your service tech and your customer care which is the worst by far. I need something done, this is completely unacceptable. Thank you for reading. I hope we can truly resolve this issue.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2016
My roommates and I purchased a couch & chair set from Bob's last summer (2015). Since then, every single cushion on our chair has had springs jolting up causing serious discomfort when sitting on the couch. At first, only one cushion broke and Bob's sent a new part pretty quickly (still after 3 or 4 phone calls reminding them they needed to ship us the part). Then, the other two cushions subsequently broke as well and (this being back in May) Bob's told us they wouldn't have the part until mid-August. Ok. We understand. Sometimes parts are on back order. But did Bob's offer to do ANYTHING for us in the meantime? NO!
So today, August 23rd, I decide to call to see where the ** our new cushions are. And what does the guy on the phone tell me? (After I've been on hold for 10 minutes) NO PARTS UNTIL OCTOBER. This place is a ** joke. There is no help when you speak to one of the monkeys on the phone, and when I asked if I could speak to anyone higher up he said no they would give me the same answer. I said "you should be giving me a new couch" and he said that he can't do that and the only thing I can do is wait until October. Well, the only thing I can do and will do is buy a new couch, never shop from Bob's again, and tell every human I possibly know that this the WORST furniture store I have ever encountered with the WORST customer service on the planet.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2016
The products are not made well. When you try to get it fixed it's a whole other issue. You have to constantly call service, then I got my sofa replaced with another because I didn't learn the first time. They delivered the 2nd sofa, one of the cushions had 3 stains on it. I'm tired of having to leave work, just to have the product break or return a piece of it because of stains. Then I schedule to have them deliver the cushion at my office and they are not scheduled to come until after business hours, which they were told when scheduling what the hours were. Horrible. If you do not want to great aggravated do not purchase from them!!!
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2016
So I purchased a new bedroom set for my daughter on June 30th 2016! Received part of it the following week and was advised the balance would be received 8/13/16. Received a call that the furniture was available earlier, would I be able to accept the early deliver. Of course I said yes! They advised me it would be delivered on 8/6/16 and I would received a call the day before with a window of time expected for delivery. Naturally 8/6/16 came and went with no call. I called the store, Nesconset, NY location and was advised we weren't eligible for delivery as we owed money. Mind you we paid for the furniture in full the day we purchased it.
After about 2 hours of waiting on hold and finally getting through to a manager, the manager, Rob, advised me of a so-called "glitch" in the computer system that Bob's increased the delivery charge and somehow my invoice indicated that there was a balance because of this which BUMPED me out of being eligible for my delivery. He apologized and offered me a $50 gift card and assured me the next available delivery was 8/20/16. Well here we are on Friday, 8/19/16 I called to confirm this and guess what??? Lo and behold I am NOT getting my furniture tomorrow, 8/20!!! They advised me that they tried calling me on 8/15/16 and was unsuccessful in getting through or leave a message so now I was bumped AGAIN!! Even though they confirmed my number 10x they called the wrong number!!!
Then they advised that they can ship it on 8/23/16. So naturally I was ok with this... received my email confirmation and now I'm being told the furniture will not be available until September 10th. The manager is away for a week, the regional manager is away until god knows when!!! MY ADVICE IS DO NOT EVER GO TO BOB'S FOR FURNITURE. Also, I NEVER RECEIVED THE $50 GIFT CARD. Who cares now?! My daughter has been living out of boxes for 7 weeks and now am being told another 3 weeks more!!! By far the absolute worse experience!!!
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2016
I am writing this because I do not want anyone else to get scammed by a completely corrupt and unethical company. Bob's Discount Furniture sells a bunch of junk and they do not honor their warranties. Their customer service center is the worst I have ever dealt with. Their goof proof is a joke. I have had some bad customer service in my lifetime, but never one where I am deliberately lied to. I was lied to so many times. I believe that they actually coach their customer service reps to lie. The goal of their customer service department is to frustrate the customer so bad, that the customer just eventually goes away.
I bought a mattress from them that started sagging before the warranty was up. They went out of their way to not honor the warranty with excuses and lies. I caught them in multiple lies, and they just do not seem to care because places like the Better Business Bureau do not do anything about it. They give this awful company an A+ rating even after all of the complaints they get. It took me over a month and a 10 page letter along with 30 pages of exhibits to get a new mattress. The exhibits were copies of phone calls that they tried to tell me didn't exist and numerous emails that were never returned.
In the end, Bob's shifted the blame to the mattress protector company who finally provided me with a new mattress. The mattress protector company was no better and they also employed Bob's strategy of trying to frustrate the customer so bad, that you eventually just go away. I hope this review is a warning to anyone thinking about buying anything from such a corrupt and unethical business.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2016
As others said, the experience in the store is great, but the minute you paid, and you need delivery you will never get any help. I purchase a sofa and loveseat and paid the full amount. I requested delivery and paid for it, they scheduled for Wed. I advised that up until 3.00 PM is good, since I will not be home after 3.00 PM. "Sure no problems" they said, "we will put it in for you". Well, I received my delivery confirmation. It is Wed between 3.00 PM and 7.00 PM. I called the store, they advised me that they will try to change it, they never did and never called back. I called again today Tuesday, they hung up on me. There was a complete Dining room set that I was going to purchase including the china, Well not going to happen. I will find a better quality store to purchase from now on. Just remember, they think that their clients are trash, and they treat the customer that way. DO NOT BUY THERE, and spread the word, I know I am. Thank you.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2016
I recently bought several furniture items from a Bob's store in Virginia. I planned to move to Texas and asked 2 salespeople and a store manager if that would be OK. They assured me it would be fine and would not impact my warranty. When I opened the furniture after moving, I found that 3 of the items had manufacturer defects. I called to file a claim and they said they can't replace individual pieces of furniture - only the entire item. They also said they would not ship anything to me. I would have to send them the entire furniture items (including the undamaged parts) at my expense, and then pay to ship entire new pieces back to me. It would cost thousands of dollars to ship that stuff. I've been fighting with them for months now to get some kind of resolution but they will not budge. I've hired a lawyer and am in the process of filing a lawsuit. I just want the furniture that I paid for in undamaged condition!
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2016
DO NOT BUY FROM BOB'S. The prices is what get you, but I learned you get what you pay for. I spent over $4,000 in Bob's in Feb 2016 in Farmingdale Long Island, on a 3 seat leather couch and 2 seat love seat black for my family room and a week later another 3 seat brown leather and 2 seat brown leather couch for my living room. Upon delivery the brown 3 seat couch was ripped and I immediately called and they sent out another one. However the black 2 seat is ripped from the seams on both sides hiding under the leather cushion. I called the warranty and goof proof and they DECLINED to fix it. It's August 2016 several months later and I am now stuck with a ripped leather chair. I will never purchase anything from Bob's again. They take your money knowing they sell defective products. There's nothing I can do. I have 2 different receipts both were purchased a week apart.
Updated review: Aug. 27, 2016
UPDATE.. I removed my negative review about the sofa I bought from BOB's . After emailing them a copy of my review and BBB complaint, they replaced the sofa free of charge. The main problem with BOB'S is the goof proof, do not buy Goof proof, (Guardian) They declined my claim before I could even finish talking about what happened. They never called me back, lied to me and were rude. (Guardian) is the insurance company that goof proof goes through. They should not even be in business. Just read the negative reviews here. They are mostly about goof-proof (Guardian) BOB'S did do the right thing and did stand behind their product in my case, thank you.
Original Review: Aug. 13, 2016
DO NOT BUY FROM BOB'S FURNITURE!!! They do not stand behind their products at all. Their prices might be a little cheaper, but the quality is junk. The sofa we bought we also added the "GOOF PROOF". OMG what a scam!! Two years of light use on the sofa and the arm rest cracked while leaning over to get TV remote in the dark. Called Goof Proof (Guardian) and was told it was not covered at all because it was not a accident (REALLY). They lied to me and jerked me around for over a month telling me that they were trying to work out a resolution with BOB'S. They never called me back so I called Goof Proof (Guardian). They said they never said that.
I finally called BOB'S and they sent out a "service tech". He stated it was normal wear and tear. Really only 2 years of light use. I have now filed a complaint with the BBB and called my credit card company who agrees with me 100%. They are going to dispute the whole bill. You have been warned. Spend a few more dollars and buy from a company that sells better furniture and stands behind it . BOB'S FURNITURE SELLS NOTHING BUT JUNK THAT THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND. If you do buy from them you are buying at your own risk.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016
I have been a customer for a few years and have never had a problem until now. I was told that they were looking into getting me a new sofa because it was damaged accidentally. I waited almost 2 weeks for them to get back to me and I decided to call them and the customer care woman was rude and said they would not give me a new sofa. I will NEVER go and buy anything from them again and I would never recommend them to anyone.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2016
Was sold the wrong box spring for an urban location. Delivery team showed up - they could not have been more unprofessional. I was on a work call - they sat on the floor and played the hold music, which is a common occurrence at Bob's. They told me 20 minutes later that Bob's would call me back. Of course - they never did. I called Sleep's and got a box spring delivered in a day. Never heard back from Bob's. I used the crappy cheap frame from Bob's for my new box spring - and guess what - it broke. This all happened on 7/2. It is 8/17 - and I still have never heard from Bob's. I have left messages at the store I purchased the box spring and frame at. Never have called me back. Have wasted time I don't have listening to their terrible music. Still - have heard nothing. They are crooks - they shove product and protection plans down your throat - but, will keep your money when they don't deserve it.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2016
For the consumer beware. Spent $4,700 on a couch, Loveseat and. Recliner. All Leather motorize seats and lighted cup holders, motorized headrest. Had furniture for year and a half. Material under foot rest started splitting and foam crumbling on floor. Started on right side and now left side. Had extra warranty and they won't cover it because of normal wear and tear. This is a moving part and should be covered under manufacturer defect. This should never happen between a year to two years. Bob's said I'm stuck with it. Normal wear and tear is from sitting on. Not the furniture performing normal performance. Any real further repair company could of fix this. They sent a kid in a Honda Accord with a cordless drill and some hand tools saying he's a furniture repairman. Such BS. Will be choosing a new furniture store. Bob's not the store it use to be!!!
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016
I can't believe that their Good Proof+ plan means absolutely nothing!!! Don't purchase it!!! They will find a reason not to cover it or back their products. My leather reclining sofa is bubbling and peeling. Not to mention the fading which I can live with. I have been battling this issue since June and nothing. They keep telling me that leather doesn't do that and they cannot cover it. It's even worse when their customer service supervisors agrees with me and did see the photos but cannot do anything about it! This will be my last purchase!
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2016
I purchased the Maggie II living room set with the chaise. Two months later the springs were popping through the cushions. I called customer service to let them know. They told me they needed to send a technician out. Okay I take a day off work waiting for the technician for him to tell me the cushions are defective and he is putting in a work order. 3 weeks later no cushions. I called customer service. Now mind you this started in February of 2015. They tell me they are back ordered for another 4 weeks. Ok no problem. 4 weeks later - oops sorry back ordered again. It is now August still no cushions. In the meantime the frame of the couch wobbles. I call customer service again and they tell me that they can do a one time swap but the $100.00 that I paid for Goof Proof will not be applied to the new couch so I will lose it. Not happy with that I called back.
Spoke with customer service supervisor who says, "I will just credit the account. Don't worry about the couch. Go pick a new one out." Finally some progress. So I go to the store last Saturday because I was told the credit would expire in 2 weeks. I pick out the same couch to match the love seat I have but this time with the sleeper in it. I paid for the difference in cash. I was told my couch would be delivered Saturday August 6, 2016. They call me to confirm, then call to confirm delivery time of 4-8 pm. Well delivery guys show up with no couch and are looking for the broken couch. So leave me with nothing? I call customer service. They tell me I have a balance. I explain there is no balance. I am holding the invoice in my hand. She continues to tell me I have a balance then puts me on hold for 33 minutes.
While I'm holding I call the store. I get Anna the store manager in the Nesconset store. Never spoke to someone any ruder in my life. She spoke over me the whole time, wouldn't let me finish, and told me accounting didn't process the credit yet because they are off on weekends. I said ok they had a week to do it. Her response was, "Well, I'm not accounting. I don't know." "Well, you're the store manager shouldn't you have an answer?" Then she proceeds to say, "Well that couch is back ordered until 8-10-16 anyway." "Really? Then why did they give me a delivery date and time?" She says, "To pick up the old couch." "So you want the couch that is crumbling but you're not giving me the couch I paid for?" "Yes," she says. "That is our policy." I have never had such issues with any company the way I have with Bob's.
So here I am no couch, no credit applied, and she can't give me an answer as to when it will even be applied. Nice manager skills. You should be able to answer all customer questions and if not search for an answer. So now the order was never placed because accounting never moved the credit and I'm waiting on them. I was told, "When it's applied they will call you." I am so pissed off and would never recommend Bob's to anyone. You get what you pay for I guess. Pathetic. Oh and then I was told if I wanted Goof Proof I would have to purchase it for another 100.00. No it should automatically be put on my new couch for the remaining 3 years. But no. Not their policy. Horrible horrible service.
I don't even give them 1 star but I had to hit something. Oh and customer service is off Sunday and Monday as well. So no questions can be answered. I even had issues with the dining room set I purchased from them. They delivered the table, assembled it, and we're ready to leave when my son noticed that one of the legs was about 4" shorter than the other 3. Waste of money and time at this place.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2016
Okay started within a month after buying the sectional. While already sitting on the chaise a piece of wood broke from under me. There were staple sticking out all around us cover on the bottom of the couch and when sitting on the chaise seems like he sunk a good for 5 inches and have a hard time getting out of it. It's like it sucked you in nothing like in the showroom. And on the corner piece the same thing sucks you right in and on the loveseat piece of wood on the front jobs into the back of your legs causes for bad blood circulation and blood clots and on the armless loveseat the leg has broken on the right front and they replaced it half hour later. I come walking in the house to sit down on it and did not even get to put my body into the couch all the way and it broke again.
Same thing goes with the piece of wood sticking into the back side of your legs and a little piece of wood in the center of the front pieces sticking through the middle of it where the couch cushions meet together and on the back part of the frame piece of wood is loose on that you can feel it moving and under that piece all four of the legs are not flat on the floor. They are at an arch and when they repaired the leg they messed the dust cover, put a big hole in it and did not staple it under the couch correctly so it is sticking out and very noticeable along with on the chaise when they replace the wood ones from breaking dust cover sticking out. Unprofessional with dead people to come and fix stuff.
The guy today was the fifth guy and two months to come to my house and look at the couch and I am not exaggerating when I say looked. He did not touch to do any work that's for sure I do not recommend anyone buying anything from Bob's Discount Furniture. The first guy to come and fix my coach didn't know where accept her offer it stopping and the two seats that sucks you in and literally told me "What do you want for a discounted furniture?" It's not like I'm spending five or six grand or more from one of those places. Western Mass. very unprofessional and very disappointing. Like I say it all started within the first month, month-and-a-half. And the Goof Proof plan is a hoax, a way for them to rip you off money $$$.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
Did not deliver what was promised in the store. Then charged me more. THEY ARE THE WORST!! Everyone was great at the point of sale after that they were terrible!
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
I bought a mattress from Bob's and had it delivered and hated it from day one. I called Bob's, which if you call them, it takes so long to actually speak to person it's ridiculous. I was told that I had to keep the mattress for 30 days, no matter how much me and my husband were not getting a good night's sleep. We dealt with that as best we could and then I went back to Bob's to find out what I had to do to return the mattress. The first salesman I dealt with did not lie, he just omitted some of the small print so that it makes it very difficult to return anything that you bought.
Second salesman, same thing, omitting that if I pick another mattress that I couldn't return that one no matter if I was unhappy or not. My husband has Stage 4 cancer and his bones are very brittle, I was desperate to get a mattress so that he could be comfortable and get the rest he so desperately needs. So now we are stuck with a mattress that neither of us likes and both of us are suffering from back pain for me and all over aches for my husband. They do not care about their customers, just the bottom line. Do not buy from them, they will just give you the runaround if you have a problem. Worse customer service I've ever had with a company.
Updated review: Aug. 9, 2016
After calling back 5 days later & getting a supervisor on the phone they gave me a credit for the couch. I'm satisfied & will buy from Bobs again.
Original Review: Aug. 2, 2016
I purchased a leather reclining couch from Bob's in 2010. The second year we had to replace a mechanism in the recliner. I saw a sticker on the couch that said Lane. The repairman said it is a great couch & the part that broke had a lifetime warranty on it. In January of 2016 the same part broke again. I called customer service & they sent a service person out to inspect it. He had me speak to a customer service agent who assured me that the part was under warranty. After receiving the wrong part 3 TIMES the customer service person said it wasn't under warranty. I'm still waiting for a call from a supervisor. After the second mistake I asked them to send out a supervisor but they told me I would be compensated if there was any other problems. Very frustrating! I will not buy or recommend Bob's Furniture in the future.
Reviewed July 29, 2016
I purchase from Bob's a living room recliner set (Brava-brown recliner sofas). The first delivery they have to take sofas back because they were broken. Bob's offer another delivery date was furious since I gave my old sofas away so for a week we have no sitting sofas. When second delivery came big sofa was not working properly. The delivery men was rude, didn't want to take sofa back, told me to call Bob's and since I had purchase the Goof proof kit I can get it replaced. When checking my so call insurance it said they will replace and fix damages within 5 years - LIES LIES LIES.
If you don't want to be con stay away from Bob's Furniture. Getting through speaking to a representative after several days in trying and bob's sending someone to inspect sofa, bob's company came to conclusion I cause damages. I have no small children. There are only 3 grown adult in house. We are barely at home due to job and travel. Explain sofa was deliver defective but of course, it was easier to blame the customer. Again Stay away from con Bob's Furniture Store. If you can afford to throw away money no problem, shop there. Otherwise stay away, very far away. WILL NEVER EVER PURCHASE AN ITEM AGAIN FROM THIS COMPANY.
Reviewed July 23, 2016
We place an order for two-bedroom furniture two weeks ago. The delivery was scheduled from 2 pm to 6 pm today and the truck shows up at 7.30 pm. No calls that they will be late. Then they deliver the bad news. Every furniture is damaged which I cannot fathom. Two bedroom suites cannot all be damaged. Now both boys have no bed. I cancelled the order with customer care and they transferred me to the store to do so which took 40 minutes. I asked the delivery team chief why it was not checked and this is exactly what he said: "The furniture comes from overseas. Nothing is checked at all but just loaded in the truck and the delivery team is expected to check them before bringing in the house and this happens all the time."
Reviewed July 23, 2016
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH BOB'S! Horrible experience with delivery and customer service. Called many times and was put on hold for over 45 minutes. Customer service tells you what you want to hear and NOTHING will get done to resolve any issues with furniture. The worst furniture company I have ever dealt with. Desk and bed set had missing wood. You get what you pay for here at Bob's. Terrible customer service after you have paid for the merchandise and delivery whenever they choose to show up... not on your delivery date or time and with no phone call.
Reviewed July 20, 2016
The Pictures tell it all. This furniture from Bob's Furniture is just 3 months old (April 2016) and see how it has deflated, looking like a 20 year old furniture. Sitting on it, you could feel the hard wood under the cushion and the back is already falling apart. You could actually feel the wood sticking out from the back. I'm so disappointed. They do not have warranty on their products and the Goof proof plus is a scam. I still wonder why Consumer Protection is still allowing them to remain in the market. They show you the real one in the store and they deliver the fake one. I am accepting my loss but will NEVER encourage anyone to buy anything from them.
Reviewed July 19, 2016
I had a delivery scheduled. The person drove off right in front of my husband who was waiting in the driveway. I called, it took me 10-15 minutes to get through to a person each time. When I final got someone, I said I needed to know where my delivery was and she hung up on me! My husband was at the new house with our 1 year old baby and he was crying the entire time. He was hungry, waiting there for absolutely no reason. I'm disgusted. I tried to call back and cancel but again I couldn't get through! Never ever ever again. I guess I'll have to go down in person and cancel it, seeing as no one will answer the phone.
Reviewed July 16, 2016
Placed my order for the # 5 bedroom set at the Flatbush Ave showroom May 30, 2016. Due to the head & foot not in stock the delivery was postpone till June 18, 2016. I was the first delivery that day. The tech who put the furniture today did a terrible job of assembling and bedroom set was scratched all over, the chest must of been dropped, the doors couldn't be opened. I asked him to take it back. He said. So I called customer service right away and they send someone who fixed the scratches and called, took pics of the chest, said I get a new one ASAP.
The following week I got the robot call. Chest was delivered on Tuesday. The chest looked fine. I left that day for 1 week for work. Came. I clean the drawers of the styrofoam. Put my husband clothes back. Well when I passed a damp rag to dust the exterior I found tape on the right side by it middle where the legs attach. Apparently when the tech was putting on the legs his drill must of hit the wood and a big chunk came off so the tech painted it with that felt pencil they carry.
They send another tech. It was replaced again, then I notice that the foot board had a dent - the rail. There was another tech coming because I had also bought a captains bed and the same tech who messed up the first chest had put small screws when he built the drawers. It was fixed. The tech called up Bob's, send pic of the foot board bob's informed me they would replace. Then I was notify that my bedroom set has been discontinue, that I can pick something similar. When I told them that I had purchased a bedroom set and not different pieces they said there was nothing they could do. Well I have some bad news Bob's.
Reviewed July 14, 2016
A shout out to MARIO at Bob's Salem NH store. He is well-informed salesman, professional and a true asset to the company! We recently just purchased close to 7,000 dollars worth of furniture for our new house and made many trips to Bob's. Everything went off without a hitch. All the furniture was in stock. Delivered actually 1/2 hrs early... delivery smooth - no issues... and our home looks great. I contribute all of this to the wonderful overseeing of our salesman - Mario. Can't say enough about our experience. Actually all of the staff were helpful and friendly... never pressured. Gave us plenty of space. I wouldn't shop any other place. "If it's not broken, don't fix it." Thanks again Mario. We appreciate everything you did!
Reviewed July 11, 2016
I ordered a bedroom set and a rug through Bob's Furniture. My delivery was on the may 25th 2016. The delivery guys came, told them where I would like my bed set up. I went downstairs once they was done. They had me sign for the delivery. They left. Went upstairs and notice that the bed wasn't set up correctly and not connected right. Called Bob's to advise of my issue, also to let them know that my rug also wasn't on the truck. Spoke with a supervisor. I took off work to make this delivery now you're telling me I have to take off work again for a second delivery. She then advise someone will be there to also fix any issues with the bed. Set up another delivery for that Saturday 5/28/2016. That was my first issue.
My second issue later that night I was setting up my tv when I notice there was a crack in the tv. It wouldnt turn on or anything. I filed a complaint thru the better business. John from the company called me and argue with me that it look like someone did that on purpose and that hes not going to replace my tv. So I filed another complaint through the better business and still havent heard anything back. Now just file complaints everywhere so this wont happen to anyone else. Poor service.
Reviewed July 10, 2016
I bought the Miranda Sofa and Loveseat 1 1/2 years ago. The cushions started to deflate within 6 months. Bob's didn't want to hear about it and said that it was just "settling". About a month ago I noticed one of the seat back cushions pulled away from the sofa. I scheduled an appointment "twice" because the service technician ended up at someone else's door in another town. When the technician showed up on another date. He said the cushions would be replaced but the tear was irreparable. Bob's customer service said it was not going to do anything about and Guardian didn't understand why and said they would look into it. Well it's now 3 weeks later. No cushions and no answer on why my Goof Proof Plus does not cover a couch tear.
I don't write customer reviews because I don't believe it stops a customer from purchasing from a store until they themselves have a bad experience. After reading a number of these reviews, I see that the Goof Proof Plus purchase is a scam and that everyone that has submitted a review has had the same experience. I can only warn future buyers that Bob's discount furniture does not stand by the quality of their furniture and nor do they stand by their customer repair warranties. If you are looking for a quick delivery, with temporary furniture that "looks nice" but will not last then this is the store for you. If you are looking to spend your hard earned money on quality furniture then spend a little bit more and go to a store that has a reputation that stands behind the merchandise that they sell.
Reviewed July 5, 2016
I purchased the Maggie loveseat and sleeper over 2 years ago and have been dealing with Bob's and Goof Proof for that long with issues. Within a month my cushions sunk in. They took over a month to replace them plus when the inspector says Bob's will call me that's bull, they never call. The 2nd visit was due to the cushions again and scratches on the sofa. The inspector found nothing wrong according to Bob's and not Bob's or Goof Proof wanted to speak to me, not even a manager. The customer service rep would not do anything for me and just to get me off the phone she said she will input something and they will email me. Yet again same bull story.
Now I'm dealing with the armrest wood breaking and when I called they finally set up a inspector to come out for the 3rd time. I should of learned my lesson the first time with purchasing furniture with them. They never call back after inspection. My mother in law has had great customer service with Bob's and they replace her furniture fast.
Reviewed July 4, 2016
I bought a Living room set on 6/26/2016 at Bob's Furniture, Worcester Store for $ 4183.88. Their Customer Service there was excellent. The furniture was delivered on 6/30/2016. We made sure that the room was empty. The couches were put at the right spot but they left the coffee table at the hallway, still in a box! They also didn't finish assembling the wall unit. Furthermore, there is a crack in the lower drawer. I called their Customer Services and they were pleasant. They promised to send someone on 7/9 to assess the damage and assemble the coffee table. My question is, did they run out of time or were they being disrespectful?
I have guests coming over for the 4th of July and we need to use the furniture especially the coffee table sitting in the box, waiting to be assembled on 7/9! I am thinking of getting someone to assemble it and bill Bob's Furniture for that. However, I can't finish assembling the wall unit because they took away the manual so I can't tell what goes where. I am really disappointed. I have dealt with Bob's before and their delivery service was good. I don't know what has happened to them down the road.
Reviewed June 27, 2016
Contacted Bob's last wk. Spoke to Janice Cust Serv regarding repair of a sleep sofa not under warranty. Willing to pay to repair. Janice quoted me $69.99 plus tax. After 45 min gave me a conf # and told me to pay at Bob's store, Bellingham. When I arrived the employee called and spoke to Janice for 45 min again and I was given a price of $84.99. Received 3 robo calls to remind me of the appt 06/27 from Jamie Accts Mgr at 800 569 1284. She asked me if I had the parts for repair which I have some and told me to go to a hardware store but wait till the repairman arrives. What is a repairman for if they don't carry repair kits for a sleep sofa that all the info in the computer .
She did authorize a 2nd visit if the parts are missing. Why must a consumer have the parts when I called for a repair service. Does anyone get the message that a repair is a repair and the company should have the parts. They are willing to take my $ let alone the discrepancy over the promised rate which I showed the employee at Bellingham 2 times. I wrote it down along with the conf #. I don't mind paying for the repair but being a female how the heck do I know what to look for. Being a furniture store the repair person should have the parts. What am I paying for $84.99. Can you explain. Nothing was updated when I arrived at Bob's Bellingham, MA. The employee had to start all over again.
Reviewed June 24, 2016
Accuracy only thing that can be said - don't shop there - you get what you pay for. "Garbage." Less than 30 days and I have had issues with my purchase 5 times to be exact. Pay the extra couple hundred and you will be happy and satisfied. Old saying you get what you pay for! Seriously believe you visit Bob's house not one piece of furniture in his home is from his own store cause if it is sure he'll get himself a 20 year goof proof plan and his so called techs would be there so much they will have dinner with him every other night. He stands by his word - come to my home and prove it! Shame - you have to have the front line to deal with the headaches you give the hard working people! I can use other words that can explain how I feel but it will be a waste of time cause you have a business but don't know the first thing of customer care and satisfaction!
Reviewed June 22, 2016
Ordered a replacement couch for our "leather" sectional. We've had it under 3 years and the "leather" is peeling. Our in store experience was fine, picked a new couch, goof proof and delivery ending up with a $100 credit. Delivery date set for Friday 6/17 between 2:45 and 6:45. At 5 pm we got a phone call from Customer Service saying the delivery could not be made because no one was home. Oddly enough I was home all day - took the day off work, and put a note on the buzzer that said "if bell doesn't ring, please call......." No phone call, nothing. By 5 the truck had already returned and the couch had been unloaded. I'm going to go ahead and say the delivery people just decided to stop working because it was a Friday afternoon.
I call Saturday to reschedule for Wednesday. It's confirmed 1:45 - 3:15 Wednesday 6/22. On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday I check online and call the CS # to hear the automated date and time of delivery. I take off Wednesday from work, again to be here for the delivery. My plan was to sit outside and wait for them. At midnight last night (6/21) the automated confirm was for today 1:45 - 3:15. At 7 am it was still the same. I go online at 8 am to track the order and now the delivery date has been CHANGED!!! To Friday 6/24!!! How does that even happen??? How do people get away with not doing their job?? I'm going out of town tomorrow and can't be here for the couch. Now I have to wait, until when??? When they feel like getting here!!! If I didn't do my job I would be fired. But apparently people at Bob's Delivery can just sit back and do whatever they feel like doing because that's the type of world we live in today.
Reviewed June 21, 2016
DO NOT spend your hard earned money at Bob's! Bought 2 couches from Bob's two years ago. The foam in the cushion seats has compressed to the point where it is almost half of what it used to be. The fabric on the cushion seats is pulling and fraying. So I called the goof proof warranty company only to be told that they don't cover those issues. They only cover damages and stains. Then I called Bob's. They sent out a technician to examine my couches. He arrived on time and was very polite. Asked me what my complaints were. Wrote everything down and took pictures. Then he asks me to use my cellphone to call it in. As he is on the phone repeating my complaints and stating that the cushions cannot be fixed, he has me signing paperwork. Then, he hands the phone back to me, tells me that Steve will now help me and basically runs out of the house to his car.
By the time I am talking to Steve, the technician is gone. What a joke. I guess he didn't want to be present when I was given the bad news so that I could not argue with them on his conclusion. Steve tells me that my complaints are considered normal wear and tear and are not covered under any warranty. This is NOT normal wear and tear. My couches look like a cat used them as scratching posts and I DO NOT own a cat. When you sit in certain places you can feel the springs under the cushions. I have a 15-year old couch that looks new compared to these couches. I will never purchase anything from Bob's ever again!
Reviewed June 21, 2016
Today delivery personnel delivered China cabinet and damaged my front door. A big piece from main door chopped out. This is new home and I moved in three months ago. Delivery guys are bloody liars and they do not speak English. It is hard to communicate with them. While they were moving the cabinet they hit the door, collected fallen pieces and put them in their van. Three spoke in Spanish and talked with someone on the phone. When my questioned "Why did you damage the door?" instead of admitting starting screaming at her. I went to them told them to stop screaming, either admit the mistake or wait until police comes for investigation. They run away like dogs. I complained to Bob's Furniture customer service about damage. They gave me confirmation number. I was told that someone call me within 24 hours to resolve the issue.
I got dining table set two weeks without any problem. Quality of furniture is good. I am also happy with China Cabinet but problem is with deliver personnel. They do not know work culture, no ethics, and no admission of mistakes. Their behavior is very bad. They are concerned of only police but not the customers. I hope issue will be resolved very soon. I will update the forum.
Reviewed June 15, 2016
After purchasing a living room set from Bob's in March 2016, the day of my delivery the delivery men damaged the hallway and stairs when bringing in the couches. My landlord charged me for the damages to property. They tried to bring in the larger couch first and could not so they refused to bring in the smaller one and left in hallway. I had to call a moving company to come and move both couches in which took 20 minutes to do. When I called they informed me that another company was responsible for handling any damages incurred from delivery. That company has not returned my calls as of date nor has contacted me. This is the worse place to get furniture from and do business with.
Reviewed June 15, 2016
The Business of **; Waste of Time, Waste of Money. Sorry for the language, but that is what they deserve. $2000 worth of furniture + that stupid worse of all protection plans goof-proof all down the toilet 3 years later. The recliner broke the day it arrived, they didn't fix it. The tables shred. The seats and the back cushions peeled savagely and they told us it is the manufacturing defect, yet they said they can not do anything about it, not even paid repair!
Can anybody believe they didn't even take the responsibility for what is their own fault? The customer service is horrible, they take your money, give you warranty, at the end you should dump it in the dumpster only 3 years later. Awful product, awful service. I am filing a claim against them to take them to the court. If everyone who wrote these reviews could get together and sign a lawsuit against them, they would learn a lesson and make a change. I will never go there again and suggest you don't either.
Reviewed June 10, 2016
Let me start off by saying the only experience that was nice was the in-store shopping and the sales rep. You can't beat the free candy, cookies and ice cream! Yum!!! Of course that is the case in-store because after all you are a walking dollar sign. You're catered to, It's Mr or Mrs. this to that, "Would you like some water, lay on this or that" and etc, but after they get your money the fun begins.
My expectations are not unreasonable. I paid for my stuff on time LOL. When you say you're going to send it at a specific time follow through with your word and send it at the time you say you will deliver it, if not I want a ** phone call. Things happened that can reasonably delay your product but if that is the case then I want ** phone call. It's not rocket science. Bob's ** Furniture is supposed to be in the business of satisfying their customers. Not frustrating or annoying them to no end.
My story is a six-week adventure with Bob's Furniture Discount Delivery Services. Week 1. I walk in the store and drop 3 grand for a Bed and Sofa set. Week 2 It gets delivered but the Queen can't fit. No problem. We upgrade to the King because that has 2 the box springs. Really. Tell me that's not a gimmick. Ooh well. We bit the bullet for another grand and ungraded. Week 3. It gets delivered, but the deliveries were not in the projected time given and though we were inconvenienced we accepted it and moved forward. Phone call would have been appreciated.
Week 4. We get a phone call, which was appreciated but it said something to the effect of "We can't deliver the sofas because they are not in the warehouse so we need to order them and they should be in next week. (At which point I'm thinking why the ** did you sell a product that you didn't have on hand and commit to delivery date. Oh yeah it 4 weeks later and they still didn't have it. What is the deal really?
Week 5. Yeah!!! The delivery truck pulls in with no phone call that they are on the way and not even close to the time frame. At which point I'm thinking this is getting old but HEY! My stuff is here!!! Woohooo! The wife is going to be happy! The doors to the back of the truck open and they bring in my love seat, put it together, and then he hands me the paperwork? I'm like..."Ahhh. Where's my other couch?" The one out of the two Brazilians that can could speak English said "They do this to us all the time. We leave the warehouse and we're told where to go and what to deliver, but you can call this number."
So they couldn't call me and say I wasn't going to get the whole delivery? Plus they were late. Should I be surprised at this point? (Oh my Gawd!!!) My time is being wasted spent on waiting for them to deliver what I paid for! So you must know what happens next!!! Yep, Incoming ** Feist, play time with their automated phone service (sarcasm), long waits on the phone and being put on hold, hang-ups, call backs. Finally a nice lady who is just the messenger that I can't slay apologizes profusely. "It's coming next week." Okay.
Week 6. Last delivery... (Don't LAUGH!!! I MEAN IT!!!) The delivery was supposed to be at 8:30 am to 12 pm or something like that. My plan was to get home at 7:30, move the old couch out, and make room for the new couch. It's about 6:30 am and I hear the call of mother nature saying "It's time to let it go." So I head to the bathroom to drop a "FATBOY in a toilet named Hiroshima." By the way that's not an opinion on the Japanese, just a Historical reference and analogy. So whilst handling my business... I get the phone call from my wife. "Honey, they are here. I can't stay. I'm supposed to be at school early and I have meetings that I must attend!"
SO NOW I HAVE TO RUSH HOME? I'm in the middle of my business and I can't begin to describe the level of anger I was experiencing. Never have they been on time and always late... yet they come to my house 2 Hours early!!! In the middle of my **. I'm at work which now I have to leave early. My job is about 12 minutes away doing an average of 90 MPH.
I come home visibly upset and verbally venting to the one Brazilian that speaks English. His response. "I'm sorry Sir, we're just contractors that deliver only. We get these complaints all the time but it's not our fault." I calmed down and I said, "Well can you at least help me move the old couch out?" The delivery guy said that he was not supposed to but would considering the situation, which is the only saving grace of "Bob's ** delivery services." Needless to say, not worth the hassle and I will never purchase anything from them, again. I will however spend countless hours in their store pretending to shop while eating their cookies, candy and ice cream. I will lay on this or that, HA and HUmmm a lot. Then leave.
Reviewed June 8, 2016
Stay away from Bob's Furniture. I purchase warranty for my sofa. When I called them today the respond I got was, "sorry the product is discontinue. We cannot do anything about it." Their product is not strong, break easy, the cushions are get bad in 6 month. The customer service for warranty department is horrible. STAY AWAY FROM BOB.
Reviewed June 8, 2016
I don't want to give that one star too... very dissatisfied. Bought a 1000$ worth recliner. There is no firmness at all. When logged a complaint one so called 15 year technical guy came in, saw and he said manufacturing defect. Spoke to customer service manager. They just apologized for what happened. That's it. I just went and thrashed my recliner in front of the store. Never buy anything and you know I bought an insurance that doesn't cover this. It seems but the store guy said me that it covers so I took the insurance... verrryyy bad guys. Please don't buy any recliner sofas from Bob's.
Reviewed June 7, 2016
The delivery team brought my mattress and boxspring during the time window we had set up, but after signing the papers about satisfactory delivery, they climbed into their truck and started to leave. The mattress and boxspring were still on my driveway. I told the driver (Jose) they forgot to load them and he said they don't do that. I paid $100 dollars for delivery (which is crazy to begin with) and you don't take the old ones away? I told the driver the salesman and I discussed this AND I have it in writing. "Sorry," as he drove away.
I called Customer Care & they said they'll try to contact the driver and have him come back before the end of the day, and they'll call me. Well, after 4 days of calling them, I still have this stuff on my driveway. They keep telling me they'll get him here and call me...anything to get me off the phone. I can't be angrier. I hate being lied to, and I've had 4 people at Bob's in Riverhead lie to me, and I can give names, starting with the salesman who said he'd try to help. I will never do business with them again. I wish I had read their reviews before going there. I would never had gone. Way too many negative reviews.
Reviewed June 7, 2016
The Goof Proof Protection is non existent. I have called numerous time and have not received any results. I have been placed on hold for hours at a time. They denied any claim that does not refer to an accident. I recommend that customers forgo the Protection and just assume you will need to replace any Bob's furniture within a year of purchase.
Reviewed June 3, 2016
I purchased a area rug from Bob's along with goof proof protection which was useless. When it was explained to me all the coverages I wanted covered was supposedly in place, I soon found out when needed they were not. After sometime I thought this situation was rectified and told by the manager that I could get a new rug from them. I looked through their selection numerous times as well as checking with the office about my credit which I was informed listed on their computer.
Finally when I was ready to do business and use my credit I was informed there was nothing on the computer about it. A few months later, many calls, 2 managers later and promises that it would be looked into, "NO ONE" returns my calls once they hear my name. No matter how many guarantees different managers give you all they know is they've taken your money and do not have to be courteous at all. Stay away from Bob's. All they do is take your money and run!!!
Reviewed June 2, 2016
NEVER BUY FROM BOB'S Furniture. You will regret it!!! Purchased original sofa love seat and chair. All recliners. Frame broke. No cushioning. Got replaced. Same thing happening. No help from bob's and good proof keeps denying everything. I will make it a priority to tell everyone never to purchase anything from this business.
Reviewed June 2, 2016
Received a couch on Tuesday. Totally disappointed. Spent two hours on the phone Wednesday trying to return it. Out of that 2 hours, spend 1.5 hours on hold. They will not refund my money due to the fact I used their "wonderful", NOT, finance plan. I can only exchange. In which I have to gamble on another uncomfortable couch and I will have to pay another delivery fee. Or I can lose the $240.00 I put down to Accept Now, financing company. Wishing I had read the reviews in the first part. I would never have walked into the doors. Now that I have read the reviews, whom which I trust, I believe I have come to the decision to lose the $240.00 and not have to walk inside their doors again. I will tell everyone, DON'T GO THERE!
Reviewed May 31, 2016
I purchased a living room set from Bob's in January 2016. Two weeks later I called them because the table was falling apart. The finish on the table was fading. They sent a "repair" man who used a marker to color in the faded area. I called Bob's the following week and kept calling they came a total of 5 times. On the 4th time I spoke to the store manager. Ben was going to speak to corporate about compensation for the table and all the time I took off or left early for their 4 hour window and about a week after the 5th time they came I received a $50 credit card for Bob's. What would make they think I would ever buy from them again? The table still had marks on it and learned my lesson. You get what you paid for.
Reviewed May 29, 2016
I bought a dining room table and chair set from Bob's. I also purchased the extra Goof Proof warranty (5 years). The set is three years old and one of the legs on the chairs failed. I called for service and was told the chair had been discontinued and that their warranty was a "best effort" warranty and I was S.O.L. So no replacement, no credit, no nothing, tell my story walking so to speak. Despite the fact that I still had two years on the warranty. I had purchased multiple items from Bob's but this is my last, and I was going to be shopping for a new living room set soon. I still am, it just won't be at Bob's.
Reviewed May 27, 2016
Initially I went in on Friday 11/27/15 to purchase a sectional sofa and a coffee table. A brand new sales rep helped me and he advised it was his first week. We showed him the floor model and told him we needed a left arm sofa with a right arm sectional which is exactly the model in their showroom. He put together our order with the coffee table and a right arm sofa. At that time I was advised there was no finance charges for 6 months. When we got home, I realized that he left off the chaise lounge and had the wrong sofa. We needed a left arm sofa.
We went back the next morning, on 11/28/15. I explained what happened and they modified my order. On Saturday 11/28/15 they advised that I now have 12 months with no finance charges. This week I received an email from Wells Fargo advising me six and the free financing is about to end. I called them and they explained Bob's did not modify the order they merely sent the additional items being the chaise lounge. Then when I tried to call Bob's to straighten this out I spoke to a representative who advised Bob's will not resubmit my revised contract to Wells Fargo only to me! How does that help me fix their mistake. It was my first and last time as a customer. I also could not find an email address to send in a written complaint to so I am posting my complaint on their social media page.
Reviewed May 27, 2016
Worse place ever. I bought some furniture with Bob and added the goof proof. So I call them to fix my sofa and dinner table and a tech came out and when he show up he didn't do anything. He said he can't fix it and took pictures and left. When a rep call me and told me they can't fix my purchase cause it's out of the goof proof I told them I'm still under warranty and she told me she can't fix it cause it has multiple damage and they don't cover that. I told them how that if I never made a claim? She told me it has to be only 30 days within purchase. So why add goof proof if they not going to do anything?
Reviewed May 27, 2016
I have purchased many products at Bob's for which I have been happy. Fireplace tv stand, bedroom set, etc. However, I purchased a Black Label Euro pillow top mattress (around $1000) set that I loved for a while. After about 5 years it developed a sink hole. I went into Bob's to talk to customer service and was rudely told after about 20 min that I was not in the system and she couldn't help me anyways. I had to call customer service. I did this on my day off and spent 1.5 hours on the phone. I spoke with 7 people because the phones were having issues and kept dropping my call. Only 2 of the reps tried to call me back. Diane was able to tell me that in 2010 (purchased in 2009) they archived the files and no one was able to find me (call 4). Nathan (call 7) dropped but he called me back. We set up an appt for someone to come and measure the dip (another day to take off).
If they find that sleeping with your arm under your hip to not fall in the middle is an acceptable number of inches, they may replace it under a 20 year warranty. By the way, I am 125 lbs. This will again require a day off from work. I am sleeping in my guest bedroom and utterly disgusted at the customer service. Will never shop here again!
Reviewed May 22, 2016
So in desperate need for a set of bunk beds for my kids I found the one I wanted online, walked in the store, information in hand, only to have to request a salesperson! Since the one on display was not the same as the one online, it took a while but we were finally able to get it ordered! Just as I was getting ready to pay my $900, I was given the option of financing through Acceptance Now!
At the time it seemed like a good idea, with 3 kids and trying to save every penny! They even tell you "90 days same as cash to pay it off" and it goes on your credit! But when you try to make the payment, you can only pay in increments of that payment (For example, if your payment is 150, you can't pay 200. You have to pay 300, increments of the payment due, if you want to pay extra.)! So now I am past my 90 days by 7 days and now my payoff doubled! Lesson learned. Should have just paid in full at time of purchase instead of now paying out more money that I don't have! I feel like I was preyed upon! In the end it's my own fault for not reading the fine print!
Reviewed May 22, 2016
I bought a kitchen table at bob's and purchased the goof proof insurance. I called to make a claim for cracked chairs, a spring hanging out of another chair, and a cracked table leg. I set up an appointment for a tech to come. The tech never showed up, I waited all day. I called the following Monday to complain, only to be told, the tech showed up and I wasn't home. They proceeded to describe my home as it looked a few years ago. Meaning, the tech probably google earth my home, or had an original description from when I had it delivered years prior.
They tell me all they can do is schedule another appointment for a tech to come out. Now, I had already spent my entire Saturday in my house waiting for someone to show up, along with my husband, who had to take the day off from work. After they lied about someone coming to my house, they had to be kidding. They don't stand behind their product. It's made horribly. My chairs hardly get any use, and several of them have been broken. The insurance is a waste of money, as is buying anything at Bob's. Save yourself the money and aggravation.
Reviewed May 18, 2016
We purchased the power reclining, non-leather loveseat and sofa along with the Goof proof plan in October 2015. The frame on the sofa cracked on the back of the couch. This has never happened to me with any other furniture that I have owned. The frame is a small piece of wood that is backing the piece and is extremely flimsy. I proceeded to call Bob's last week and explained what the problem was. They sent out a technician who was very nice. He called Bob's and spoke with a representative and explained the problem. He then said that he couldn't fix the issue and I had to speak with the representative.
This was frustrating considering I had explained the problem and now I was told I had to contact Guardian for warranty coverage. I then spoke with Guardian and they submitted a claim and denied it because it was under a year and Bob's warranty covers it. I then was connected with Bob's priority customer service, which apparently is different from the other customer service line. When I spoke with Peter from Boston, he said that this was not covered because it was considered an accident. They would do me the favor of swapping out the couch with a replacement as a one-time courtesy but if we wanted the goof-proof plan on the next couch we would have to purchase it again.
This felt completely incorrect. For one thing, they acted as if they were doing us a favor doing this "courtesy" when it should have been covered for a bad product. We asked for a supervisor after explaining why we didn't think this was acceptable, and the supervisor Tia waived the goof proof fee. It was very disheartening to see that they don't stand by their products without having to ask for a supervisor, for something that shouldn't break with normal usage. After this experience, it has left us feeling irritated with the amount of time and what felt like games just to fix our couch which shouldn't have broken in the first place within 6 months. I don't think I would ever purchase from them again.
Reviewed May 17, 2016
My sofa broke the frame. I have goof proof plus and Bob's and guardians dont want to replace. I have goof proof plus for accident and when you need, they play games with you, sent you to bobs and bobs sent you to guardians. And the end of the day nobody pay nothing!!! Worse place ever!!! Never buying again! I want my money back for a goof proof.
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.
Bob's Discount Furniture Company Information
- Company Name:
- Bob's Discount Furniture
- Website:
- www.mybobs.com
