I contacted Richard Liles Furniture based on a recommendation listed in
http://Sowal.com. I can say Richard is prompt, and polite and a very kind. He even came a few blocks over to take a peek at what I had to work with. Even though Richard may be a awesome guy, once I told him that I was shopping around and working with other local designers - his willingness to help me went right down the tubes and quickly cut off our dealings. Even though I think he is very nice guy.....business is business.
I do believe Richard can provide people with excellent furniture for the price.
He just made me feel like I was doing something wrong by being honest with him and telling him I was shopping around to compare pricing. He even told me if he would have known from the start I was talking other designers, he would have not wasted any of his time with me because he just has too much business to be wasting time.. ..and doesn't need the money.
Usually being honest pays off ....but remember you have to look out for yourself, so if your shopping for the best prices keep it to yourself until the end.....then go with the dealer who you believe has helped, and provided the best furniture for the price!
I called Richard to discuss the way I felt and he listened. He gave some pretty good reasons why he doesn't like to work with people who "shops around" and it sounded pretty up and up and highly ethical of him. On the other hand if his way of doing business came true, the consumer would not be living in a "free market" and would be controlled by the dealer.
I am rating this dealing with Richard Liles Furniture a 3 out of 5 because I was not able to move forward with him due to him being so concerned about stepping on other local furniture retailers. Which I guess this is something if your a furniture dealer you would highly respect....but if your a customer you highly hate!
