DFS Sofas

Oh dear, just along the road from Stirling Furniture is this lovely massive showroom of nothing but sofas. Since we’re in the market for new living room furniture, we decided to pop in and see what they had to offer.
Loads of low– medium end range sofas for very reasonable prices. A few felt nice, but when thinking in the long term, we decided they wouldn’t be contenders for what we’re looking for. Loads of them would be perfect for a Uni flat or even a started flat, but not anything we’re looking for. Even still, there are plenty of ideas here for people with all sorts of budgets. Since this is half of a major adult purchase for my guy and I, we really want to make sure what we buy we love and will be able to keep it for many years to come.
We walked around this massive showroom probably about 10 times, hmming and haaing over different styles and patterns. I walked up to one and actually pointed out a tartan fabric cuddle chair (as they’re so aptly named– a very snug fit for two people) and in a half joking way, suggested we buy it. What I didn’t realise was that my guy had already decided that he was in love with the sofa in this set. Being a bit out of budget (our budget being almost as much as this one sofa), I took a picture of it to remind us of which one we loved and we moved on.
It didn’t take us very long to decide that we found what we were looking for and hurried back to the couch we fell in love with and had a sit down.
We left feeling a little underwhelmed with service here, but I’m sure that speaks very little of how they really are. Every sales person we saw was completing a sale with happy customers, sitting on their future sofas. It was great to see, and meant that DFS must be doing something right. We weren’t able to flag down anyone to help us, but we were able to go home and research sizes and measure and decided that the sofa we found comes in three different sizes– two of which we will be getting!
I highly recommend this showroom for your sofa needs, there really is something here for every budget (and payment plans to boot).

super friendly store with positive approach from sales team

DFS
A day in the life of the sales team, read this like you’re in Peep Show…
Salesman: (Thinks to himself)
Fake tan? Check.
Cheap suit? Check.
Toothy grin? Check.
Recession defying sales targets? Check.
Underlying sense of despair? Check.
Ready for work. Time to hit the shop floor.
Salesman:
(Spots punter and thinks to self: «Here he comes, this has got to be it. Come on pal, you know you want a sofa, I’ll even chuck in a free poof. Just buy something. Please.»)
Says: Hello sir, my name is Davey, welcome to DFS. You’ve chosen the right day to come, we have many items on offer for you today, made to the highest standards with the finest materials. What is it you’re looking for today sir?“
Customer:
(Thinks: «Christ, just fuck off, I’m just in the door.»)
Says: «Oh hi there, cheers for that pal. I’m just going to look about just now.»
Salesman:
(Thinks: «Bastard. What does it take? You didnae just come out here to look around, WE’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF FUCKING NOWHERE. Put your hand in yer wallet ya dick and buy something.»)
Says: «That’s ok, anything you’re after in particular?»
Customer:
(Takes a deep breath and sighs, his shopping experience irreparably soiled.)
Says: «Erm, not just now, I’m just looking at prices and things.»
Salesman;
(Thinks– «For fuck’s sake, just fucking buy something ya tight bastard, ma bairns haven’t eaten in a week and I’ve got a nose-​up on the cards this Saturday night.»)
Says-«No problem sir, if you see anything you like or have any questions, just ask. My name is Davey and it’s my job to help.»
Customer:
(Looks Davey up and down, then observes the bead of sweat on Davey’s brow, revealing his underlying desperate need to make a sale. He gives a smile.
Customer thinks to himself: «Not yet Davey. I’m going to make you beg before you see my readies. I own you. I FUCKING own you.»)
Says– «Oh right, cheers for that pal, I’m just going to look about just now.»
(Turns and walks away, grinning. Thinks: «See you soon Davey. Time for you to earn that 0.1% commission. Time for you to bend over and touch your toes.»)
In summary, not bad service, although these guys all remind me of the salesman from the Simpsons who can’t sell anything and is constantly a nervous wreck.
6 weeks delivery time on a sofa seems a bit excessive though.