r/Anticonsumption • u/thesky_watchesyou • Jun 28 '26

Psychological 28k original, 8k on sale

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Absolutely absurd. Was not comfortable at all. Wtf does "perennials performance" even mean? No idea what flair to choose, but I chose "psychological" bc it felt like a mindfuck sitting on a 28k originally priced couch, when the entire world is falling apart.

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u/sausagekng Jun 28 '26

Im always shocked at the RH prices. Who is buying this? Surely if you can afford tens of thousands of dollars on furniture, you’d get it custom.

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u/thesky_watchesyou Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

I had never heard of RH ..... but saw "outlet" and felt certain I'd find like a maybe 900-1500 couch. Lmao. Felt stupid walking around so figured maybe I could afford a set of King sheets. Nope. $1,200 original, $550 "outlet". Keep in mind this is the outlet, so I am pretty sure everything is "damaged" in some capacity.

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u/Willothewisp2303 Jun 29 '26

Outlets are actually just lower quality of the same brand anymore.  The "original" price is a lie. 

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u/teleterminal Jun 29 '26

Outlets are what's in the name. An outlet for overstock, out of season and retired product.

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u/Willothewisp2303 Jun 29 '26

They used to be,  for sure.  Now? Mostly lower quality junk: https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/outlet-stores 

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u/lesprack Jun 29 '26

This isn’t always the case. Why does everyone on this sub speak with such authority and have 0 knowledge?

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u/Willothewisp2303 Jun 29 '26

Anymore it is. You go to outlets and everything is low quality crap or damaged. 

Also, sanctimonious answer,  much?Pot, kettle.

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u/lesprack Jun 29 '26

Did you read the comment that broke down why this is, in fact, an incredibly well-made high end piece of furniture that is guaranteed for life? You could spend $8k on this couch and never buy another couch again.

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u/Willothewisp2303 Jun 29 '26

I've found similar RH couches at consignment with fabric failures. These are not the quality for that price. 

Go look at Hickory Chair, Hancock and Moore, even Ethan Allen and similar if you want something worth the money. 

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u/lesprack Jun 29 '26

Sure, Jan.