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Saturday, March 6, 2010

I Had To Do It

Let me preface this by saying I had no choice.  My hands were tied and I was manipulated into doing this.  This was not a frugal nor a thrifty purchase, but it had to be done.

Last night I bought this chair from Pier 1.  It is their Sigourney chair. 

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I fell in love with this chair when I first saw it.  It was $499.00.  It then went on clearance for $399.00 {yeah, I know; I don’t consider that clearance either}.  I was going to wait until the price came down a bit more and then go for it.

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But ~ I got one of those Pier 1 sale emails Thursday.  I went into the Pier 1 website and, while there thought, “let me see if the price on that chair has come down any”.   I could not find the chair online.  I refreshed the screen and tried again.  No Sigourney chair was coming up!  It was gone!  Panic set in!

I stopped in at my closest Pier 1 late yesterday afternoon and can you believe it, “I just put our last one on hold for someone else a half hour ago”.  A half hour!  I missed it by a half hour!  No.  Not good. 

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Since we planned to go out to dinner near the next closest Pier 1, I called ahead to see if they still had one.  They did!  One left. On the floor.  Did I want to put it on “Hold”?  Yes!!!  Yes, put it on “Hold”!

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While there is a part of me feeling a bit of self-loathing for caving and buying it at the “clearance” price, there was no waiting for it to come down any further in price.  I had to do it.  I love this chair!

 

32 comments:

  1. That is one amazing chair!!! I love it! :)

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  2. I love this chair too. Actually my mom bought it also but don't worry she is an edgy cool mom that continually inspires me. Lucky you. I always love stuff more when I get a good deal on it.

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  3. it's very pretty and if you love it, it was worth it!!

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  4. Kathy...It's so nice. I think that chair was a real bargain. I'm so glad you got the last one. You were definitely meant to have it. Rosemary

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  5. Oh, Kathy, I totally see what you had to have it! I would have to!!! I'm not even going to go to our Pier 1, LOL, as my hubby would kill me!!

    It is absolutely fabulous!!!

    ((Hugs))
    Marsha

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  6. I wouldn't feel bad! It is a beautiful chair.

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  7. Kathy you are so funny.... but I love the chair and I really do understand that panic when you think it might be gone!!!!! Ha ha, looks lovely in your house!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  8. Oh MY...................Sigh.................that chair is oh-so-nice-on-the-eyes!!!!

    I don't think I can have a chair like that till my babies are grown. LOVE IT!

    Nice to meet you!

    Traci

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  9. I agree that you had no choice at all in this matter. We would have all been very disappointed in you if you hadn't gotten this most perfect chair for your room.
    Now, get over that guilt and enjoy the gorgeous thing!
    Rhonda

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  10. sO FUNNY MY MOM HAS WANTED THIS CHAIR SINCE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, BUT SHE KEEPS WAITING FOR THE PRICE TO GO DOWN TOO.. dON'T THEY HAVE THE CUTEST CHAIRS THERE? i AM REALY IMPRESSED WITH pIER oNE THIS YEAR.

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  11. dahling that is MAAAAAAAAAAAvelous, simply maaaaaaavelous and you deserve it.!@ you do enough bargain shopping, thrifting and repurposing so you got yourself something new and that you love, so - good on you~! very happy for ya.

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  12. Can't comment. Gotta go to Pier 1!!
    I love the chair!

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  13. Sometimes a girl has to do what a girl has to do.
    I think you did the right thing! :)

    ~Liz

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  14. It really is gorgeous. And it looks perfect in that spot you chose. i agree with Liz...sometimes a girl has to do what a girl as to do. :-)

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  15. Oh...good job! I'm getting better at not waiting for prices to go down on things I really like. Because when I do...someone else gets it ('cuz they don't care about the price, i guess). So, good job on following your gut and just getting it! (You'll save in other places) ;)

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  16. Gorgeous! Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do!

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  17. Could that chair be any more beautiful???? Think of all the money you will save by not going shopping. You'll be home, admiring your beautiful chair. Actually, you can probably consider it a great investment. :)

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  18. Oh, I think it is just fabulous. Aren't you thrilled that you got it. It will be something you will love forever. Such a timeless style. Good for you. Hugs, Marty

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  19. I have loved/drooled over that chair too!!
    Glad you splurged. You deserve it!!

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  20. Loved the chair too....and would have purchased it for sure....Had a few hours to blog hop. Hope you will stop by mine...I just added some extra giveaways that I am drawing for late tonight.

    Teresa
    http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com

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  21. I don't blame you one bit that chair is BEAUTIFUL!!! Something similar happpened to me last May at Peir1 they had a distressed farmhouse table and chairs that i just loved for my Kitchen it was on sale and the girl told me it was on sale because they were not going to carry it anymore,WELL I COULDN"T HAVE THAT so I went home to get the hubby and we went right back to get it and I'm so glad we did! Martina

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  22. I don't blame you. Sometimes a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do and if that is buy the chair before someone else does. Well, just do it. And love it. Now you can admire it all you want. By the way, it looks great!
    Brooke

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  23. well, it's beautiful and you will have it forever! So enjoy and no guilt!

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  24. Oh, I do like the chair! I can see why you "needed" it and completely agree with you! ; )
    ~Michele

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  25. It was well worth the splurge! I love the chair shape, love the fabric and it will be a staple for years to come!

    See Justification is so easy!

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  26. When you love it, it's worth the splurge. Think of all the reget you're saving youself! ha!

    The chair is stunning!

    Cheers!
    Tina

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  27. Kathy that chair is you!! Glad you snapped it up!

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  28. It's beautiful, and it looks like you snapped it up at the perfect time! It wasn't going to be around for the next round of markdowns.

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  29. Good for you! When you love something and feel heartbroken when it's gone, you know you'll probably love it for a long time to come. It's a beautiful investment.

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  30. If you love something... BUY IT! That's the rule and don't forget it!! Glad to see you're following the rules like a good girl ;-)

    And... that chair is FAB, Kathy!! Great purchase! Love the shape, the upholstery... and how great it looks in your room!

    I meant to drop by earlier and thank you for your comment on my Patti's Bathroom post. You're right about picking a less draining project next time!!

    BTW... we're having yet another giveaway over at DesignTies. I hope you'll drop by and enter!!

    Victoria

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy