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8trackdisco Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 7:30 AM EST
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Shopping for living room furniture. Some combo of chair, loveseat couch.

Talking to the smarmy sales dude, he looks at me funny when I tell him I don’t want powered furniture.

Tells me 85% of their showroom is powered. I can see where power might be a good option for the elderly or handicapped. But 85%?

He tried reassuring me by saying.... ten years ago, they froze up after a couple year. Now the electronics on them will last 6-10 years. AND there is a whole industry of electronic furniture repair so... no problem!


I that case, I’ll take five of each!

What the hell is happening?! Get off my lawn! fog
rfenst Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 7:49 AM EST
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Dude, Get modern! You know you NEED an electric couch...
jjanecka Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 8:20 AM EST
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I'd tell him to **** off. Electric furniture is stupid.
Mandobro Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 8:22 AM EST
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I got the one with the built in microwave. I can make my popcorn and not have to leave the couch.
MACS Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 8:39 AM EST
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Yes, get off my lawn.

On another note... I saw a gorgeous 21' 4" Mako boat at Bass Pro yesterday. It was only $60,000. Didn't even have a fish finder / chart plotter. Not talking
deadeyedick Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 9:02 AM EST
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The day I need electricity to recline my chair is the day you can just shoot me. fog
clintCigar Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 9:34 AM EST
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The Commie 13 invented electric furniture. #12 was against it.
victor809 Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 9:47 AM EST
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Furniture that reclines seems.... lazy.

That's not even considering the powered option
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 9:52 AM EST
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Have you tried motorbunny.com ? Well built and they have some good deals right now.
victor809 Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 10:06 AM EST
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snicker..
well now my work browser needs to be cleared.
frankj1 Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 10:19 AM EST
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I figured we were talking up power lift furniture, not power recline...
ejection seating.
USNGunner Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 10:25 AM EST
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Thunder.Gerbil wrote:
Have you tried motorbunny.com ? Well built and they have some good deals right now.


How in the hell did you know about that one? LOL
ZRX1200 Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 10:41 AM EST
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One simply does not question the Gerbil.
victor809 Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 11:03 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
I figured we were talking up power lift furniture, not power recline...
ejection seating.


Some of the ones t-gerb linked to will give you a "lift"....



....depending on how tightly you clench....
tonygraz Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 11:18 AM EST
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Do they have recliners with built in ice makers ?
clintCigar Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 11:24 AM EST
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no but La-Z-Boy needs to get on that. missing out on millions
frankj1 Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 11:24 AM EST
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victor809 wrote:
Some of the ones t-gerb linked to will give you a "lift"....



....depending on how tightly you clench....

I'm askeered
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 11:46 AM EST
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Just relax frank. Breathe. In. Out. In. Ouuuuut. There you go, now just slide right in.... it'll be ok...
MACS Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 12:23 PM EST
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Not gon' do it... not gon' do it... nope.
frankj1 Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 12:28 PM EST
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things will never be the same...
Speyside Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 12:43 PM EST
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My dad loves his, although he is 82.
dstieger Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 12:50 PM EST
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After some unnatural flooding a couple years ago, I was dismayed that nearly all the options were powered.

However, I'll admit that it didn't take all too long to get used to the fine tuning (especially lumbar).... and the usb ports are nice, too
victor809 Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 1:24 PM EST
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Is "unnatural flooding" code for "pissed yourself while passed out in a lazy boy?
dstieger Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 1:39 PM EST
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not exactly....didn't want to put myself in the same category as folks like Anthony and the unfortunate people of Jackson MS, etc.

Had one of those short, 10 inch sink supply lines burst on the top of three floors...on a day when we were gone for 12 hours. Came home to over 12 inches of water in furnished basement and all floors and ceilings for lower two floors destroyed. All said and done, insurance company was out nearly 18 grand.....insane amount of damage, heartburn, money...etc...for a stupid 5 dollar hose. Have since learned that at least three other units (townhouse) in same development have had similar problem/results. Hard to believe the insurance companies don't communicate this crap to each other...do a little analysis.....and then go out and provide, or replace those hoses for all their clients in the area...at least those built by same contractor in same decade....I tried to put out PSA via HOA, but they didn't think it important enough to share...wtf...lol
thurson Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 3:46 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
The day I need electricity to recline my chair is the day you can just shoot me. fog


You can recline your chair...Cool?
JadeRose Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 4:03 PM EST
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I recommend the "Suckmaster 5000" module.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 4:13 PM EST
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I want light up furniture so every day's a party. Also want it Bluetooth compatible. Shouldn't have to waste energy pushing buttons myself
Whistlebritches Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 7:45 PM EST
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As long as it's leather I don't give a **** if it's electric or not...…….but I currently have no electric furniture
Mr. Jones Offline
#29 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 7:48 PM EST
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Electric furniture is ghey...
8trackdisco Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 11:27 PM EST
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dstieger wrote:
not exactly....didn't want to put myself in the same category as folks like Anthony and the unfortunate people of Jackson MS, etc.

Had one of those short, 10 inch sink supply lines burst on the top of three floors...on a day when we were gone for 12 hours. Came home to over 12 inches of water in furnished basement and all floors and ceilings for lower two floors destroyed. All said and done, insurance company was out nearly 18 grand.....insane amount of damage, heartburn, money...etc...for a stupid 5 dollar hose. Have since learned that at least three other units (townhouse) in same development have had similar problem/results. Hard to believe the insurance companies don't communicate this crap to each other...do a little analysis.....and then go out and provide, or replace those hoses for all their clients in the area...at least those built by same contractor in same decade....I tried to put out PSA via HOA, but they didn't think it important enough to share...wtf...lol


If you walk into a flooded house with powered furniture, you could literally get the electric chair.
8trackdisco Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2020, 11:29 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
As long as it's leather I don't give a **** if it's electric or not...…….but I currently have no electric furniture


ThumpUp
frankj1 Offline
#32 Posted: Sat, Feb 22 2020, 5:58 AM EST
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Mr. Jones wrote:
Electric furniture is ghey...

is the squirm couch electric?
Speyside Offline
#33 Posted: Sat, Feb 22 2020, 8:46 AM EST
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Prolly not, but Rosie O'Donnell IS sitting on it.
Mrs. dpnewell Offline
#34 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 10:05 AM EST
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dstieger wrote:
not exactly....didn't want to put myself in the same category as folks like Anthony and the unfortunate people of Jackson MS, etc.

Had one of those short, 10 inch sink supply lines burst on the top of three floors...on a day when we were gone for 12 hours. Came home to over 12 inches of water in furnished basement and all floors and ceilings for lower two floors destroyed. All said and done, insurance company was out nearly 18 grand.....insane amount of damage, heartburn, money...etc...for a stupid 5 dollar hose. Have since learned that at least three other units (townhouse) in same development have had similar problem/results. Hard to believe the insurance companies don't communicate this crap to each other...do a little analysis.....and then go out and provide, or replace those hoses for all their clients in the area...at least those built by same contractor in same decade....I tried to put out PSA via HOA, but they didn't think it important enough to share...wtf...lol


Wow. Sorry to hear this. I have heard of this happening with the cheaper plastic supply hoses, so several years ago I upgraded everything at the Jersey house to the "armored" hoses. One night I had just gone to bed when I heard a hissing sound coming from the hall bath. I jumped out of bed and was confronted with a burst toilet supply line. By the time I turned off the supply valve, there was a half inch of water on the floor. We threw towels on the floor and soaked the water up quickly, but I still had to do sheetrock repairs to the dinning room ceiling. All this from a supply hose burst that lasted maybe 60 seconds. I dread to think of what would have happened if we had been out, or downstairs when the hose burst. Even though the hose was armored, the metal end had separated from the hose. I know they make "flow sensors" for washers and such that automatically shut off if a burst is detected, but that doesn't help with sink and toilet supply hoses.

David
Mrs. dpnewell Offline
#35 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 10:14 AM EST
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Ok, I'll be the one to admit it. A couple years ago we replaced our living room furniture. Our new pieces have power recline, power head rests, and multiple USB charging ports. We love our new furniture, and the charging ports are extremely convenient. Paid $1500 total for a power leather sofa and loveseat. Even though the store was in Jersey, their warehouse was a half hour away in Delaware, so I hooked up the trailer and picked the pieces up. That decision saved us over $100 in Sales Tax, and $200 in delivery charges.

David
8trackdisco Offline
#36 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 10:18 AM EST
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Mrs. dpnewell wrote:
Ok, I'll be the one to admit it. A couple years ago we replaced our living room furniture. Our new pieces have power recline, power head rests, and multiple USB charging ports. We love our new furniture, and the charging ports are extremely convenient.

David


Hope it works out for you. The more complex the machine, the higher the maintenance costs and the more expensive the repairs.

No, I'm not going to say Use women as an example. You sexist bassards need to back off.
Mr. Jones Offline
#37 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 10:22 AM EST
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#32...

NO...

The squirm couch is OLD SCHOOL...

NO POWER CORD TO THE SQUIRM COUCH...

THE only power on the squirm couch is THE STATIC ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY LYING FRIENDS SQUIRMING AND SWEATING ON THAT POLYESTER FABRIC...
8trackdisco Offline
#38 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 10:28 AM EST
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Mr. Jones wrote:
#32...

NO...

The squirm couch is OLD SCHOOL...

NO POWER CORD TO THE SQUIRM COUCH...

THE only power on the squirm couch is THE STATIC ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY LYING FRIENDS SQUIRMING AND SWEATING ON THAT POLYESTER FABRIC...


(queue the mid 70s porn background music.)
USNGunner Offline
#39 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:57 AM EST
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Bow chicka wow wow!

"Hi, I'm here to clean your pool."
"We don't have a pool!"

Bow chicka wow wow!
Krazeehorse Offline
#40 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 12:35 PM EST
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One advantage I like about my electric recliner is you don't have to bring the footrest all the way to horizontal. The back adjusts independently as well.
Palama Offline
#41 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 12:47 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
(queue the mid 70s porn background music.)


There was music? Think
jespear Offline
#42 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 12:48 PM EST
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My wife wants to know if any of you could float me a loan for $1199. Whistle
8trackdisco Offline
#43 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2020, 1:12 PM EST
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jespear wrote:
My wife wants to know if any of you could float me a loan for $1199. Whistle


Frankie & Drafter can give you a loan at (un)reasonable rates. Significant penalties for late payments. Might not be able to accurately measure your bourbon by fingers.
jjanecka Offline
#44 Posted: Mon, Feb 24 2020, 6:42 PM EST
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Frankie & Drafter sounds like the name of a porn.
frankj1 Offline
#45 Posted: Mon, Feb 24 2020, 7:18 PM EST
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that was Frankie in the Rafters.
didn't make much money though.
frankj1 Offline
#46 Posted: Mon, Feb 24 2020, 7:19 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Frankie & Drafter can give you a loan at (un)reasonable rates. Significant penalties for late payments. Might not be able to accurately measure your bourbon by fingers.

Drafter sets the rates, I'm not good wif numbahs.
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