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American Freight furniture

I bought an $800 couch 3 months ago and I still haven't seen my couches. Everytime I call them they say "it will be in in about 7-14 days" Iv'e called about 5 times so far and I've benn up there about 5 times also. I'm really getting mad. Also I have another account with them for bedroom furniture but I told them I wanted to cancel it because they obviously can't do their job right. And they told me they don't give refunds. However when I first asked about that a long time ago they said they did. I'm really getting mad about this.

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Ms. Fedup
, US
Apr 19, 2011 8:34 pm EDT

I brought 4 chairs on March 21, 2011, they were not in stock and was told they had to be ordered and would take 2 - 3 weeks, then as the order was being processed was told that it would take 3 - 4 weeks. I called during the 3rd week and was told they were not in, I went to the store a few days later to inquire; the salesperson looked up something on the computer then went to the back then he went to the assistance manager. The assistance manager looked up something then went to the back, the employee said the delay was due to the bad weather in the south? The assistance manager said he was new and he will look into this and to give him until the next day 12:00 noon and he will call; guest what I never got the call. I went back to the store and he did not even remember, he finally called the Warren store and asked them to hold 4 chairs and he informed me that he needs to have the chairs delivered to them hopely by the end of the week friday they should be here? This is terrible customer service. I will not advice anyone to shop or even look at furniture in this store.

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I have an ongoing complaint with this Company and I am about at my wits end in trying to resolve it, my next step... Lawyer. Ok, I went in the store in Cincinnati Ohio and bought a Bedroom Set, this is in March of 2006, they told me they needed to order it and it would take up to 4 weeks, no problem, well 4 weeks later I called and they told me they are...

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American Freight typical bait and switch sales tactics

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Typical bait and switch sales tactics with lots of grief and aggravation thrown in for good measure. Also, our experience echoes that of many others I've read here. We were sent a flyer with nice looking, seemingly cheap furniture--every poor person's dream. The bedroom sets looked great and the prices quite reasonable, so we made the 45 minute drive to the store. Once there, I saw that these bedroom sets were made of cheap press board with a fake laminate. I should have known better. We were immediately directed toward more expensive, more presentable stuff. Even the most of the more expensive sets had substandard, press board backings and fake wood laminate. I thought to myself that I'd just as soon go to Walmart if I wanted furniture of that caliber. The sales clerk also pointed us toward a set that had a cracked headboard and was scratched up, for over $600. However, I did find one set for more than I intended on paying because it was one of the few I could afford that was made of solid wood. The 'free mattress' advertised in the flyer they use to get people's ### in the store with that came with the set was about 3 inches thick--not enough for my cat to sleep comfortably--so I decided to hold on to my old one and they could keep it. Most of the bedroom sets I saw in the flyer and on the web site weren't even available at the store, either, and there was a limited selection of what was available in our price range.

To make a long story short, I paid for the more expensive set and was told they'd have to order it and it would be available in 4 weeks time. Fine. They'd call when everything came in to set up a delivery date. 4 weeks came and went and I got no call, so I inquired and they told me that that set was 'discontinued' after being put on hold so long I had to call back (how nice of them to let me know in a timely manner) and we could come in to pick another set out that was in stock. He said we could get a set for $100 more, which I acknowledged and appreciated. I found a set that was more expensive, but made with the same cheap materials as the others I looked at. A refund, they said, was out of the question. So I took that set, which was not really what I wanted, but better than a blank. I also want to add that this stuff is highly overpriced for the quality of materials that go into making it. I couldn't afford the other night stand, since they wanted $200 for it.

The day they delivered the set they told us that the chest was all 'scratched' up and a new one would be ordered once again. So that took another week of waiting. I was told it would be delivered on that Thursday and we waited until 11 p.m. They never showed. The next day it was delivered, with no explanation or apology as to why they didn't bring it when they said they would. Reading some of the stories here, I feel fortunate to have even gotten all the furniture at all. I can't see how this place manages to stay in business, so aggravating was the shopping experience. I would never buy furniture from them again.

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Yvonne Mckesson
, US
Apr 13, 2024 12:07 pm EDT
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I went to pick up my merchandise and was informed that the merchandise was picked up.

Order MKZ5GAEHM layaway

AMERICAN FREIGHT #00040

AF006-1050 Queen Size mattress

AF015-5050 Universal foundation

1-CS374PG metal bed frame

Full payment made 503.09

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Christie Barron
, US
Jan 09, 2024 4:46 pm EST
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12/31/23

I called to file my recliner that broke with the company extended warranty company assurant.

Madison Indiana store, Linda is great but the extended warranty is a joke.

They cannot come until Jan 30 and said if he cannot fix it, he will not be in area for another month! Wow

Claim number c196775

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greg1954
GA - Marietta, US
Aug 27, 2023 4:44 pm EDT

August 8 2023, I purchased an open box GE stove after delivery and setup I ran the appropriate tests and discovered the oven broiler did not work when I opened the oven door I saw grease and stains all over the broiler

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V B Taneja
Austin, US
Dec 31, 2022 4:14 am EST

Please help us.I bought 2 recliner set from American fright Austin In August 2022.from very next day loveseat has some problems.now I called American fright they are misbehaving and rude with us.Insurance said they are not responsible for 1st year of purchase.no one is listening.please help us to replace love seat.

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Fixnow
Batavia, US
Oct 10, 2022 8:21 am EDT
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I bought the couch June 2022. There are 3 to 4 years. I purchased the warranty so how do I get it fixed or replaced. I haven’t even had the set 6 months. Please help quickly

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Priscilla Grimmett
Lebanon, US
Aug 06, 2022 7:12 am EDT
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I bought a new stackable washer and dryer for $1600 at the Nashville location and the washer doesn’t work. They will not let me return it for a refund or replace it.

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loloann
, US
Jan 29, 2012 3:15 am EST

My husband and I just purchased a living room suit, end tables and 2 lamps from american freight. They saleswoman told us that our furniture would be delivered the same day.It is 8:57P.M. haven't seen any furniture. We had been waiting since 2:00 P.M. I had called the store twice and asked about my furniture. All I was told was the drivers are on the truck and they hung up immediately. I feel like they could have called and let us know that they couldn't deliver it today or whatever the reason. I ads are false. People like this shouldn't be allowed to do business like this and treat people like this. We threw away our old furniture because we believed them when they said it would be delivered the same day. I will never buy anything else from them again and I will not advise anyone else to buy from them. I should had went with my gut feeling when I first there. Something just didn't seem right about the customer service. No one was really friendly.

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B. Alli
, US
May 18, 2011 6:09 pm EDT

On April 22nd, 2011, I complete all of my payments (totaling 213.00) that were required to obtain my furniture (American Freight stock item: Collin Futon item# 5290COCM)from their lay-a-way. On that day, the sales representative informed me there was an item in stock and I could come and pick it up the same day. When I returned, later that evening to pick up the item, one of the deliverers rolled out the furniture and prepared to load it into the vehicle. Before he could finish loading, the sales representative informed that I would not be able to take the item home because someone else paid for that exact item and there were "technically" none in stock. One of the previous employees who finalized the sale with another customer did not update the system correctly, resulting in a false expectation of their business obligation towards the consumer. Upon the information she relayed to me. I left without my purchased item. I called that same day to see if there was any alternative we could seek in order to retrieve the item from an alternate store or when an order would be placed to get the item in stock at their location. She then advised I had 30 days to wait in order to see if they would get the item on a truck delivery. I have waited 4 weeks and they have not made an attempt to call to keep me updated. I, then, visited the facility on May 4th only to find out the item was still not in stock and they had no idea when a truck would deliver. As of May 17th, I called to receive a reimbursement. The representative who answered the phone advised me that the manager will call me later. The manager never called. I called back May 18th and spoke with an assistant manager and he only advised that someone else will call me. I have not received my item nor a refund. I've been more than patience and inconvenienced due to their unethical business practices.

So... I've been inconvenienced. I'm a college student who worked hard to come up with the money to purchase the item and in the long run was stiffed. I did report to BBB though.

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gunnyvw
Knoxville, US
May 06, 2011 11:16 pm EDT

The comments stated above, for the majority, are poorly written. I can't be convinced of actions by American Freight due to not being able to understand the comments left by illierate individuals. Does the mattress have a Manufacture's warranty? Yes. When you buy a poorly built toy from Wal-Mart, is it Wal-Marts fault? No. Strange.

I'm done here.

I'm going to sign the "Eff" off
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none of your effin business
Cahokia, US
Mar 04, 2010 4:14 pm EST

To kiwi and amy rfreeman, you guys are stupid...Kiwi you sound like a rude ###. I agree with Tara, you idiots probably work for american freight since you like em so much. Maybe you should go eff em. You would probably like that though wouldn't you?

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American Freight reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Nov 2, 2007. The latest review Layaway given away was posted on Apr 16, 2024. The latest complaint refund was resolved on Mar 11, 2013. American Freight has an average consumer rating of 2 stars from 125 reviews. American Freight has resolved 32 complaints.
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