Comments on: Buying Furniture off the Back of a Truck

By: kevin harge

kevin harge — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:57:58 +0000

There is a development(Waterhouse) in Clay, New York 13041 that would love this service.So if interested go take that drive to suburban Syracuse by April,2012. that truck will go back empty

By: matt

matt — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:35:33 +0000

I live in Thomasville and have worked as a peddler for years and now have moved on your right it is a scam just like Thomasville furniture u are led to bleieve its made in thomasville nc when its made in china hell the old t ville plants are shut down anymore no jobs t ville is owned by furniture brands in st louis as well as henry don drexel lexington all these are now made over seas the furniture sold off the back of those trucks is made by northcarolinians in thomasville and high point north carolina. So know that it is a great deal and if u guys knew a thing about furniture u would know this already. Also there is a process these guys have to follow and go through and thats getting the proper permits and tax numbers so ask to see them thats what u are suppose to do if your so worried if they cant show these things then they might be trying to scam u so wake up people u may have just let a deal slip right passed u but dont worry if u dont buy it ur neighbor will they always do….

By: FR English

FR English — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:40:02 +0000

That “off the wall stuff” is actually made in Thomasville and High Point, NC. The “Furniture Capital of the World”. The place “Brand Name Furniture Manufactures would have you believe their furniture is made, by local craftsmen.

The other name brand stuff like Ashley is made in China and always has been. I believe you are thinking too much and trying to read more into the situation than is necessary. The Ashley, Howard Miller and other name brands are sold to huge warehouses in NC, to be sold on trucks. What do you think, a manufacture that will put US citizens out of work by having its products made in china is too good that have these same products sold of a truck. Why do you think they went overseas, profits, why do you think these products can be sold off truck, PROFITS.

Let me break it down for you. They are selling furniture off a truck, that’s it. Hard to believe isn’t it. The scam “if you will” is the song and dance story they use”.

Other than that if you didn’t know, all the name brand furniture manufactures get their furniture made in China, Vietman or some other country. As a matter of fact, we don’t even own the factories anymore.

Another thing, (I Live in the furniture capital of the world) some furniture manufactures are looking to come back to the US. Some of the factories in High Point and Thomasville that still have the machinery are bringing a premium price.

Just one more thing, that no-name stuff they are willing to sell at a bargan keeps us citizens working here at home. Specifficly, in High Point and Thomasville, NC.

I personelly don’t care about this subject one way or another. But some of the things I read on this board are just stupid. Another thing, who do you thing sponsors this board ? Why do you think some post come and go, but the main post on top is always there.

No big deal,right.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:09:13 +0000

They came to my house in Pittsburgh today. I was very skeptical, but they had a Howard Miller grandfather clock there. It was in original Howard Miller Packaging (well packaged), and they had the front of the box open so you could see in. Everything looked 100% authentic, and after a search on the net, I saw that they were selling it at 1/2 the price of the lowest online retailer. Well, I bought it, as well as an Ashley console(also looks 100% Authentic).

Quality is great on the console, with thick wooden doors and dove tailed construction. I paid $200 for it, and I’ve seen much lower quality for twice the price (brand name aside).

As for the clock. I am certain it is genuine. They went through the documentation on how to register it and get the free name plate, there was the Heirloom canister inside just like the real one. It looks identical to all pictures I can find…. and it sounds Wonderful (even keeps time).

Funny thing is that a neighbor came to my house and mentioned that they came by 4 years ago and they had also bought a very nice dining set.

There were lots of seating units (Couch, love seats, chairs), all from no-name furniture makers…. looked to be decent quality, but not a big bargain.

I think the “scam” is like this…. They buy a bunch of high end furniture at auction/close outs/returns etc from brand names like Ashley, Howard Miller, Lane etc… they the rest of their truck with second rate no-name furniture. They keep the high end stuff up front and make a small profit selling that, but if you buy the no-name furniture, they really make a killing!

In our case, they would not budge on the price of the clock, but were ready to drop the price of a sofa and love seat by 25% on the spot.

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:16:38 +0000

High Point N.C. is the furniture capital of the world. The furniture on the peddlers trucks might not be named brands but still manufactured in High Point / Thomasville area. As with any industry, I am sure that one might run into shady folks but I can tell you that the majority of furniture peddlers are good family people making a decent living. The service they offer to the public bring quality furniture with bargain prices to people around the country is a great service. I know families that are furniture manufactures some name bands some not that sell market samples and close outs to guys like you are decribing. Furniture Land South of High Point is one of the largest showroom in the world with all the major bands.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:20:10 +0000

This group is now in Conroe, Texas with many different stories as to where the furniture is from and how they ended up here and when there leaving. There are four trucks with four different teams. Buyers beware, all that glitters isnt Gold. Dont encourage these selling practices.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:43:43 +0000

They come here—Staten Island, NY—-every year. A very large truck. A sign on it says R % N Furniture, Thomasville, NC. The same guy (I remembered him) with a heavy southern accent knocks on the door and asks if you want to buy anything. This was about the third time in as many years. I don’t buy furniture this way, so there was no sale.

By: Massresident

Massresident — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:40:43 +0000

Do these guys ever come to Massachusettes? I have friends in CT that said they have seen this truck, but never have seen them in Western MA. I would totally buy off of them. If it’s a good deal and it’s not stolen, who cares? I’ll support my fellow Americans )

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:58:30 +0000

I just bought a beautiful leather sofa and look forward to seeing these guys again in the near future. Nothing beats having the store brought to you!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:03:06 +0000

There appears to be many different companies doing this. I have worked as a designer/sales consultant in a showroom carrying only mid to high end custom furniture made in the USA. I know quality furniture when I see it and a close family member shocked me when she said she had bought her decade-old living room set from such a truck. Her set is beautiful and has held up really well. She said she paid around $1000 for a 2 large chair and halfs and 1 large sofa.

Bottom line: It’s really a calculated risk that works for those with a good eye. You may end up with a great knock-off set but you also may end up with a crappy set and no customer service to help you. Regardless, please do not call local showrooms that you did NOT buy from and ask them to help you! If it means anything, I would consider buying off a truck. Calculated risk….

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:47:56 +0000

After reading all the comments, I am not sure if I feel better or worse! We just bought several things off a truck from High Point (we’re in Atlanta, GA area). We were not given a story about an interior designer. The guy told us the distributors he works for were offloading excess inventory, newly discontinued items, etc.
I was able to find one piece online to verify the brand is legit. I am not sure we got a deal, but I at least don’t think we got ripped off. On the others, who knows. They do all have real looking sewn-in tags indicating they were made in towns in North Carolina (Lexington and Thomasville). Initially, the main guy tried to make it sound like it was Thomasville brand, but as soon as I started inspecting and asking questions he backed off that. (I have several real Thomasville pieces and know how they are marked.) I tried to find the supposed brand of 2 chairs online, and it doesn’t seem to exist. The furniture at least looks nice. We’ll see how it holds up.
Only red flag after reading all the posts is we were offered check or cash for payment. We got a receipt and the guy’s card with number. Not sure it matters if it’s not legit. Supposedly, he is calling us back about ottomans on the chairs. Keeping our fingers crossed…

By: Ramsey

Ramsey — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:18:46 +0000

I saw big truck named ‘ North Carolina Furniture’ in Dallas,TX area, and selling Chair, Sofa and Bedroom set, 9 pieces (head board, footer, dresser mirror, Chest, End table..) price around $3000.00 for the Cherry wood finish. It looks , it is a solid wood. I think, that is a good price,but still can we negotiate.

Have any one bought before…

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:55:21 +0000

These guys are not cons and are not criminals they are making a living selling furniture just like the guys at your local furniture store but they go out and find the customer instead of waiting on the customer to come in you may not be getting thomasville furniture but your getting other great brands and at a cheaper price. Because the furniture they are selling is over stock from the local warehouse in NC. and incase all you rich high class thomasville furniture lovers didnt know Thomasville Funiture Industries moved to china just like everyother furniture company (ashley, lane, boryhill, etc.) and cut thousands of jobs.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:44:17 +0000

They JUST drove thru Holley By The Sea. Navarre, FL. LOL

By: Bobbie

Bobbie — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:26:12 +0000

I bought an overstuffed beautiful green chair from these guys in Abilene, TX. It was an incredibly low price. It is so comfortable to sit in…I love it. That was 25 years ago. I’ve seen the truck since then and wish I had the extra money to stop and get something.

By: Sabunabu

Sabunabu — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:48:12 +0000

How can I find out when they are going to be in or near Jupiter, FL? They were here a few weeks ago but timing was not right for me at the time. Now I’m ready.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:54:10 +0000

This is a hard job. It takes these guys from their family and home. They work hard to provide for their family. My nephew works for them and yes, they are legal. You have a choice to buy or not to, to shop or not to. But you have no right to belittle someone for trying to support their family! At least they are working and not asking for a hand out. They take their job seriously and deserve to be treated with respect. And if you would actually take the time to look, the furniture is very nice and you save a bundle.

By: Name

Name — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:58:12 +0000

update- someone said it could be bonded leather, that is believable- just wish had been told that. oh well- white truck- white guy named jason

By: Name

Name — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:54:41 +0000

Bought something from ‘Classic Furniture Gallaries’ swore it was leather, but its not, at least ive never seen leather that has strings coming off of its edge that you can pull..

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:39:37 +0000

Folks, I was a peddler for 35 years,Every week around 1100 trucks leave the Thomasville-HighPoint NC area with loads of furniture headed all over the US. All this furnitue in hand made right in the little towns, except for the bedroon and dining room suites,which is assembled in a third world country. It is totally legal.Most of the guys are eager for you to look because the furniture sells itself,all brand new and up to date. If you are scared simply say no. If you do not believe this just call the Thomasville or High Point Police Dept. they get hundreds of calls a week. However if you are looking for a deal check it out most of the time if they don’t have a permit, you pay no freight or tax.

By: Sherry Greene

Sherry Greene — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:36:59 +0000

Two guys in a “Thomasville” truck came through my office park today, appearing at door one at a time. I’m in the reception area with door opening onto sidewalk, and one kept the door open while trying to persude me. High today here in Memphis is 29 degrees.
Gave a story about how they had a “big order” cancelled. This sent up a flag…why not take it back to the factory, then? When the co-worker at my desk and I said we weren’t interested, driver said “Aren’t you going to even ask ‘them’?” There were only 2 others in my office at the time and I just wanted the door closed without inviting this guy in. I agree with Jeff from Oct. 29, no matter the actual quality they appear to be spouting falsehoods so shouldn’t be trusted. Had a similar truckload of framed prints through here a year or so ago…their customer supposedly cancelled a large order too. I actually bought a print from these guys, but when they wouldn’t take a check I gave them a CC, then got cold feet and cancelled the sale. I can’t put my finger on it, but somethings fishy. They’re kinda pushy and I don’t belive the stories. No matter, but noticed postings seem to be mostly in south and southwest.

By: mary land

mary land — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:04:08 +0000

In northern suburbs of balitmore again…..white guy, jeans dark jacket trying to sell furniture from NC that someone supposedly could not pay for when delivered. saw them about month or so earlier in the next neighborhood over. white truck, could not see any markings on it.

By: Juwagr

Juwagr — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:55:16 +0000

Stopped by McAllen, Texas the other day. A white guy (I say that because like 90% of people here are Hispanic) with a Southern accent said he was selling furniture from Thomasville, NC. It was weird to see an 18-wheeler semitrailer snaking its way through my neighborhood, and the thought of buying furniture off the back of a truck seemed laughable. Like others said here, it was a white truck with “Thomasville, NC” printed on the side. I can’t conceive how a furniture company in NC would send its wares by semitrailer to the Mexican border, and then drive back to NC to pick up some more. Logistically and economically, it’s impossible. Despite the guy’s Southern accent and the “Thomasville, NC” printed on the side of the truck, they’re clearly operating out of the Texas area (and perhaps a few more hub areas throughout the country) and the furniture most likely has no origin from NC.

By: Homer

Homer — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:30:37 +0000

These guys were in Fayetteville, Arkansas today! I didn’t think their prices were a good deal AT ALL. They appeared to be EXACTLY retail price…

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:48:10 +0000

They’re In Baltimore “peddling” today. Legit business or not they lie about what they are doing. I don’t buy furniture from liars in stores. Why would I buy it from liars on a truck?

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:00:27 +0000

They stopped by my office in Oklahoma City and said they have a truckload of furniture from Carolina and flashed a city permit to sell it. A lot of people were going to look but something seemed strange about a semi parked in an office complex a man sitting in it and a you have to step on a toolbox to get in it. They had a ton of couches and chairs and clocks all stacked in this truck. He said couches were about $850 and Chairs $250… honestly there are so many realible furniture stores around here, that you can get better furniture for the same price and its not off the back of some random truck!! I would not feel comfortable giving them anything with my financial information on it, let alone my name!! People are free to do what they want thats for sure and this is definitely something I would not give my money too, at least at a local store your money goes to your city businesses and not some random truck just driving through!!

By: David

David — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:47:43 +0000

They just stopped by my house 5 minutes ago. (Edmond, OK) I was suspicious and didn’t even look, but they gave my same story.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:32:34 +0000

The truck was in the Odessa-Midland, Texas area this weekend. I was sick Sunday (didn’t go to church with the family) and with recent home break-ins, I had my pistol on the end table. They opened my front screen door to knock hard on the window of my front door. Scared me to death. I went to the door with the gun mostly hidden behind my leg. That poor fellow must of thought I was going to shoot him. He could barely get out what he was trying to sell me. I told him about the recent break ins and that I wasn’t interested. However, I well-off friend of mine never turned down an opportunity to buy off the truck. Her house always looked like it was out of one of those home designer magazines. Go figure.

By: FR English

FR English — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:41:04 +0000

These guys are “furniture Peddlers”. Thatâ€™s their job to sell furniture out of a truck. It is legal if they have a permit. Also, that truck does sell some furniture made locally in Thomasville, NC. along with other manufacturers.

It does “NOT” sell the brand Thomasville Furniture, which was bought in 1995 by Furniture Brands International, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., and made in China. The brand â€œThomasville Furnitureâ€ is not made locally in Thomasville, NC. And they (furniture peddlers) are not selling the brand Thomasville.

I personally do not have anything to do with that truck. But I am a furniture peddler or was. Thatâ€™s why most people are confused. Many people think furniture made in Thomasville is the brand â€œThomasvilleâ€, itâ€™s not. Itâ€™s local knowledge in the High Point and Thomasville, NC area and the furniture industry. That not only is Thomasville the brand not made in Thomasville, NC. Ninety plus percent of all furniture is also made in China. No matter what the history of that brand. In a nut shell itâ€™s the only way furniture brands can compete in this global economy.

There is something else to think about. When buying products off a truck or wherever. Cash is always good. But with a credit card you will have extra assurance of service after the sale, if you need it. Hope this information helps.

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:55:17 +0000

We just purchased two swivel recliners for $500 cash “taxes inclued.” Normally, the chairs would sell for $450-$500 each easy. In this economy, that’s quite steep. The truck came along today (Saturday afternoon) right in front of the house (as if they had a mailing list of names). We have purchased things out of NC before (we’re in NY). Seems legitimate, yet I would advise to keep your purchase price to three digits, use cash only, and do not assume that this furniture is produced by Thomasville Furniture. If you see something you need, buy it (you will avoid delivery charges). Something tells me that these guys are operating on behalf of some outlet/warehouse that’s looking to get rid of overflow or looking for another way to sell and avoid “paperwork.”

By: FR English

FR English — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:47:51 +0000

Dear Jane,

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits and you have had a good day.

If I have offended you, I Sincerely â€œAPOLOGIZEâ€. May I tell you a story? Many years ago, I overheard Mr. White. Who ran a local old fashion gas station at the center of our town say, (Which was right beside my grandparents home at the time) telling a customer. Who asked, are their mean people in this town. Mr. White said. “Yes” there are mean people in this town. And he went in great detail about how really mean these people were. Later after much thought, I was 8. I told him that, I don’t know any mean people here. Everyone I came across and knew was really nice people. He told me thatâ€™s just it. You find what you look for. My email was mean to help solve your customerâ€™s service issue. Not make you mad or upset. So if customer service is your issue, please let me help. For me, quarreling with a highly educated professional. Is a “no win” situation. So please except my apology and let me provide the customer service you deserve. IF thatâ€™s what you are after. Good Day and please don’t take it out on your North Carolina neighbors. FR English

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:17:01 +0000

To FR English: Well you had me until you called me stupid. As a matter of fact, I am a highly educated professional female (in the teaching profession). My original post, which has disappeared, was very fair. I simply stated the facts. I do not believe these “hardworking young men” represented themselves honestly as to why they were in our area. I also believe they were not honest about what exactly they were selling. I don’t care if I received a good deal or not. The fact is that 6 months after my purchase, my sofa is falling apart. I do not recommend anyone purchase “Thomasville” furniture off of a truck.
P.S. My husband is a 21 year Navy veteran. He served in the first Gulf War as a flight officer (A-6) flying off of an aircraft carrier. He works very hard and didn’t deserve to be “taken”.

Update from Nickel: This comment was written in response to a comment that has since been removed.

By: Millie363

Millie363 — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:03:31 +0000

You people wouldn’t know a good deal if it jumped up and bit you on the butt. These men and women are out there trying to make a living just like you are…no difference. They are hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles away from their families for weeks at a time, beating the pavement in your neighborhoods and communities trying to make a dollar. Most of the furniture on the backs of those trucks is handmade by hard working craftsmen in the good old USA.
As for you, the crybaby with the 17% leather sofa, all the information you needed to know about that furniture was printed on the tags on the cushions.
If you are skeptical or think the furniture is stolen (please) or the guy is a scammer, then don’t go out to the truck! HELLO??
Most of these guys are offering a good quality product at a fair price. Period. If you want a $10K sofa with a 5 year guarantee go to the showroom of your choice. Have at it…

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:35:05 +0000

The truck Thomasville Designs truck just came through my neighborhood, knocking on people’s doors. I simply said I wasn’t interested, and they left without a problem. I thought it odd that a huge furniture truck would be selling stuff off the back of a truck, and that’s why I googled. I’d never buy anything from someone going door to door.

By: kk

kk — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:37:22 +0000

I had the same thing in my neighborhood a few days ago. We shouldn’t buy the furniture from them. They are very bad people. Once you say no they use very bad words. I was really scared. Be careful….

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:29:30 +0000

It’s called ” Peddlin” (peddling).It’s been going on since the mid to late 1960″s.The reasons for it have changed(the business model so to speak) a little over the years.But as long as they get the appropriate local license to do business in your town it is perfectly legitimate.But as with anything you purchase “buyer beware”. You paranoid complainers crack me up! Grow up and take personal responsibility. If you aren’t comfortable with your ability to discern quality,value,or the legality of your purchase then don’t.Don’t paint all the peddlers with a broad brush. True, some are liars and scammers but you also have them in your local market as well.I’m sure you all have a personal story or know someone who got ripped off at the local used car lot or something like that. The difference is he is local and it’s easy to seek legal recourse if you feel cheated.
The fact is hardly any furniture is manufactured in the US anymore. Back when it was though, there were many local vendors who supplied components such as frames, cloth, leather,hardware etc. to these plants. Well now that most of the plants are closed these guys are struggling like everybody else.They make a good product and try to make as much money as they can just like anybody else in business.It is usually as good as or better than what the big US manufacturers used to make.They used to supply people like Thomasville Furn.,Drexel Heritage, Council Craftsman etc.You used to pay good money for a good piece of American made furniture and it was so well made you could pass it on to your kids as an heirloom. Not now. It is all made in China or Vietnam or some other third world country where labor is cheap.These companies make money….not furniture. Thomasville Furn. is owned by Furniture Brands International.They(all others too) make more profit by sending the labor (manufacturing) somewhere else. It’s as simple as that. Now there are only about two plants left in the US that actually produce a product for them. There were over 11 in North Carolina alone just ten years ago.
It’s all the same.You just pay for the style or look a particular company has….the quality is the same. They will argue it is mfd. to their specs but who cares.Go to their showroom then go to Rooms To Go et.al. and look at the generic brand they offer. Why pay a premium price for just the name? If you like it and what it does for you then buy it.If the name is important then by all means buy that one. Sorry to preach but the paranoia about the peddlers got me going. I’m sure you have local guys selling produce,or sometimes fish or shrimp,jams and jellies, crafts etc.If it looks good and you feel comfortable with the salesman and his product….congratulations you are now participating in the free market of the good ol USA! Think about your product or service. What if everyone was as uncomfortable with your mode of making a living as some of you act about the peddlers? Most of them are just regular guys trying to make a living a long way from home. Think how you would like to be treated and act accordingly.
BTW-If buying American is important to you. I know we would all like to, but sometimes our pocketbook dictates just how far we can go on that one.Use your internet and look up your local craftsman or artisan and please support them. They often do a superior job and they would personally appreciate your support….not quite the same relationship you would have with a regular retailer or box store.Don’t try to beat him or her up over price…that is insulting to his profession and shows your ignorance(quality does have a price)…after all ,you’re going to a master at his craft. This type of doing business really affects you too….it feeds directly into your community and your specific local economy. Go USA!

By: janet

janet — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:35:18 +0000

Does anyone know how to contact them I have been fortunate enough to have purchased furniture from them twice before and have zero complaints.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:15:07 +0000

You all are so funny! Oh yeah a guy just happens to be in your neighborhood selling $3000 Thomasville sofas off the back of a truck for $699.
Look I have been in the industry 14 years, they are selling sofas made in Thomasville NC. The sofas are American made and very good. As opposed to Chinese crap.

They are selling a good product at a fair price.
Take advantage of it if you need something, your not even going to pay for delivery!

By: JJ

JJ — Sun, 23 May 2010 15:21:25 +0000

This is a legitimate business, the busimess model is to sell furniture off the back of the truck, don’t be fooled by the North Carolina “truck drivers”, these are salesmen, and based on the posts here, they are very good salesmen. The buyer gets a $1200 sofa for $1200 dollars and thinks there getting a $3000 dollar sofa for a steal.

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:32 +0000

They are in Pgh PA today!
Not sure if this is legal or not, but I certainly do not want to walk into the back of a truck to shop! Who knows what could happen. I will take my chances with waiting for a sale at a legitamite retailer.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:27:52 +0000

They were in my office park today and in no way did they misrepresent themselves or the furniture they are selling. I needed a new recliner and would prefer to not pay jacked up prices at the furniture store. I asked ot see that they had a license to sell prodcut here in the city of Newport News, Va and it was not a scam. They were from High Point NC. I also have a receipt for my purchase.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:38:38 +0000

If you take some time and research the Thomasville area you will see that the Thomasville Brand of furniture that used to be made in Thomasville NC is now being made in China. Some of the local suppliers who used to make chair frames, bedroom pieces, etc. and supplied the (now closed) Thomasville plants are still in existance. Some local businessmen in Thomasville just buy parts from the local manufacturers and have furniture made up to sell locally and from the back of trucks all over the East Coast. No, it is not Thomasville branded but at least it is made here in the U.S. by craftsmen. The pieces that I have seen are excellent quality and better than the stuff from China that Thomasville Industries now peddles at furniture stores. It is my hope that someone can get enough market share and actually start mass producing furniture in Thomasville again. Until then, I will buy an American made piece from the back of a pickup truck anyday over a Chinese made piece.

By: Pamella White

Pamella White — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:41:18 +0000

I have bought furniture from this company, they dont claim to sell Thomasville Furniture. it’s called Thomasville Distributors, because the owners last name is Thomas. they sell high quality different brand furniture. This is how it works. they buy furniture at the end of the season from furniture stores at discounted prices, because after all who wants last seasons sectional. they have a warehouse not a store therefore no over head. i have bought from them for years adnhave always been satisfied. as a matter of fact they man I buy from was in New Jersey when I contacted him that I needed to furnish my daughter’s home. he gave me a @ week period in which he could be by. and he was. the more you buy from them the more of a discount they will give you. every piece of furniture I have in my home is from them. now so is my daughters we furnished her whole 3 bedroom house for less than $7000. oh you can do it for less if you buy at Walmart or Big Lots.so for people to judge them as thiefs or shady characters ask them for a list of references. you won’t be disappointed. theses are hard working men with families they go weeks at a time without seeing to provide for them. i can give you names emails and telephone #s of at least 40 people that have raved about my furniture and will go out of their way to give them an excellent reference. one last comment. my daughter was really sick once and made a mess of my Beautiful Chenile sectional. thankfully the seller I buy from was in the area and he came and personally shampooed it. it was a year old tell me if someone from Thomasville Furniture would do that.feel free to contact me at pamella_white at yahoo dot com

By: Laura in Lufkin, TX

Laura in Lufkin, TX — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:53:41 +0000

Just bought 2 winged back chairs and a sofa from some guys like this outside of kmart. Didn’t really try to sell me any lines, I asked about the Thomasville location, and the guy was very straight forward, that this was NOT Thomasville furniture, but they were, in fact, from the town of Thomasville, SC. he then told me that Thomasville Furniture company no longer produced its products in the SC, but it was made in China. well, in that case i wouldn’t want to buy the brand anyway! i’ve never been in to brand names, but this seems like good quality furniture, with oak frames, and heavy, solid wood feet. Not to mention, it was a GREAT price. if it doesn’t last, then i’m the only one to blame, because i bought it off the back of a truck!! but so far i am very pleased, and only time will tell how it holds up! they even delivered it to my house on their way out of town! nice guys, and i have no complaints.

By: Concerned

Concerned — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:35:58 +0000

Look! We all get what we paid for, and we were not complaining when we handed over the money! I just bought some furniture off a big white truck also in Harker Heights Texas. They said when delivering the furniture the store rejected the load so they had to sell it. Oh well I bought some, and I liked it it was good quality and was a great price. Id rather buy it off that truck at Walmart prices, then going to Sofa Mart and paying up to a 500% mark-up. No matter where you buy its mass produced not made by hand just for you!So anyway quit your cryin people.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:55:17 +0000

They were in Houston, Texas today selling furniture at my office. We declined so they moved on to the next office. Same story.

By: ssick in ohio

ssick in ohio — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:30:54 +0000

Who would have thought that I would fall for this scam? We got the same story about some interior designer who ordered this stuff and couldn’t pay. They already paid the freight and so they were able to get a permit in our city and sell. Well, the leather furniture we bought for over $1200 turned out to contain only 17% leather. It gave off a horrible odor of vinyl. Believe it or not, after less than 48 hours I was able to get them back to pick the stuff up. After calling the police and sending someone to the bank with them, they refunded most of my money but claimed they had a restocking fee of $100. The vinyl smell literally made my family physically ill. Another neighbor is still having problems which are unresolved. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE!! By the way, they misrepresented the brand as Thomasville despite my direct questioning on multiple occassions. Thank goodness we were able to get the money back–these guys take checks only. How stupid I was — the bottom line is you get what you pay for and if it sounds too good to be true, it is!

By: FR English

FR English — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:51:01 +0000

At one time selling Thomasville furniture off the back of a truck was a big deal. Simply because you could get it out of Thomasville, NC when it was made there. It did happen, not legally but it happened. Now that’s impossible. Because it’s not made in Thomasville anymore. Its made in China and other third world countries like most furniture is. It comes in a container to a distributation warehouse, I think in Wisconsin. Then shipped to a dealer. Where they quitely discard the “MADE IN CHINA” boxes. Not good or bad just a fact. Think about that.

By: Rosalind

Rosalind — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:21:36 +0000

These guys are operating in our Houston area neighborhood again today. My husband looked at the furniture last time, and said it looked nice, but we didn’t need anything. They may be operating within the letter of the law, but if the logo closely resembles the Thomasville Furniture Co. logo, that would be a violation of copyright. Other than that, it is up to consumers to decide if they want to buy anything this way, and they have to be the judge of the quality because there is no way to compare either price or quality when you’re shopping off the back of a truck. You might not be suckered, buy you will be acting on impulse without the usual store guarantees to fall back on. Not for me.

By: sergie

sergie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:55:11 +0000

my friend bought these tower speakers off the back of a truck and freaked out because they tricked him into an impulse buy.. i looked them over and used them for years and it was probably the best 100 dollar i ever spent. i dont remember the brand though…