Furniture Factory Outlets

Never pay retail! Most furniture brands can be purchased at 50% to 80% off retail at factory outlets. I found factory owned factory outlets for about 99% of all major furniture brands, including Century, Henredon, Drexel-Heritage, Bernhardt, Mitchell-Gold, Pottery Barn upholstery, Maitland-Smith, Theodore Alexander, Vanguard, and Hickory White.

You'll get the best deals (50% to 80% off retail) if you go to the outlets in person, most of which are located in North Carolina. The average travel cost to fly to North Carolina and stay for the weekend is $450. The savings on just one sofa or armoire can more than cover the expense of traveling to North Carolina. In general, if you're buying more than two pieces of furniture, you'll get the best deal overall if you go to North Carolina personally.

Of course, my newest book, The Furniture Factory Outlet Guide, 2011 Edition, has complete information on factory outlets and deep discounters for thousands of furniture brands. It's available in bookstores nationwide, or you can order a copy online.