Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why should I come to High Point, NC, to shop for my furniture and home furnishings?
A: When shopping for name brand, better lines of furniture – such as – Artistica, Baker, Bernhardt, C.R. Laine, Century, E.J. Victor, Ferguson Copeland, Flexsteel, Francesco Molon, French Heritage, Habersham, Hancock & Moore, Henredon, Hickory Chair, Kreiss, Lexington, Marge Carson, Natuzzi, Old Hickory, Pearson, Platt, Selva, South Cone, Stanley, Theodore Alexander – you will find you not only save between 30-50% off retail, by shopping in High Point, but – you will also see the best selection of such product – anywhere in the world, in High Point, North Carolina. Q: Will I have access to the private showrooms (not open to the public) in High Point, to see exclusive lines, not found in most furniture stores?
A: Yes / absolutely. If you are partial to lines - such as – Ardley Hall, Asian Loft, Charleston Forge, Chelsea House, Christopher Guy, Councill, Dino Mark Anthony, Elysee’ Collection, Fremarc, Harden, Henkel Harris, Huppe’, Jessica Charles, John-Richard, Karges, Kindel, L’origine, Michael Thomas, Scott Thomas, Somerset Bay, Swaim, Woodland, Yorkshire House- I can arrange private tours of those showrooms, for you. Q: I know High Point is famous for it’s wide array of ‘traditional’ furniture shopping venues. My tastes are more transitional, contemporary, modern. Can I find a good selection of that product in High Point as well?
A: Yes / absolutely. Let me give you a guided tour – of stores and showrooms which have great selections of transitional, contemporary, modern furniture, at the best values possible. Q: In addition to shopping for household furniture, I will also be looking for – outdoor-patio furniture, office furniture, lighting (table lamps, floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers, outdoor lighting), floor coverings (Persian, oriental, contemporary rugs), accessories, art, fabrics (for curtains, draperies, accent pieces), antiques, hardwood flooring, custom plantation blinds, china and crystal…..can I see great sources for these items as well?
A: Yes – let me take you to venues offering great selections (at great values) for - outdoor-patio furniture, office furniture, lighting, floor coverings, accessories, art, fabrics, antiques, hardwood flooring, custom plantation blinds, china-crystal; all located in and/or around High Point, central NC. Q: Where should I stay – when traveling to High Point?
A: I have partner hotels offering my clients discounts including – Courtyard by Marriott, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, a couple of nice boutique hotels, and a couple of upscale B&Bs – as well. Q: While in High Point, can you recommend to me good restaurants, for an evening meal?
A: Yes / of course – restaurants famous for their NC bar-b-que, restaurants specializing in steaks, seafood, Italian, Mediterranean, sushi, Mexican…whatever your taste – I will take you there. Q: Can I shop in High Point, and utilize your service on weekends?
A: Yes – but – most stores are closed on Sundays, and – for a full access tour (all available stores, outlets, private showrooms), you should consider selecting days between Monday-Friday, for your tour. Q: If I don’t want to rent a car, will you pick me up / take me back to the Greensboro (GSO) airport?
A: Yes – airport pickup and return (GSO) is all part of your upscale, yet affordable furniture shopping experience. (Pick-up and return to either RDU [Raleigh, NC], or CLT [Charlotte, NC] airports is also possible, with a modest additional fee, to cover the extra gas / mileage – of each run.) Q: How many days should I / we plan to stay and shop in High Point, NC?
A: My common advice – if you think you need one day (2 rooms), you will need two. If you think you need two days (3 rooms), plan on 2.5-3 days. If you are shopping for a whole house (new construction), including – furniture, lighting, rugs, outdoor-patio furniture, home office furniture, home entertainment, mattresses, accessories, art, fabrics, etc., you should plan on no less than three (3) full days of shopping, in High Point. As all pieces will be ordered, there are many times dozens of wood finish options, and hundreds of fabric options – to choose from, which tends to take longer than most people anticipate. (Usual order / delivery time is 6-8 weeks, so – please plan accordingly.) Q: Will you help me plan for my furniture shopping trip?
A: Yes – we will communicate via telephone, and email – doing quite a bit of pre-planning of your trip, discussing exactly what you are coming to High Point to shop for, answering any questions you may have before your trip, and I will send you a check list of things I need before hand, and/or which you should plan to bring with you – to make you furniture shopping experience – the best it can be. Q: If you are personally not available when my schedule permits me to travel to High Point, do you have other associates to assist with my furniture shopping tour?
A: Yes – I have 3-5 known and trusted associates who help me year round. I do all the pre-planning, schedule your appointments, set-up your tour, and they execute the plan, with regular communication with me, in case adjustments need to be made in the schedule. All tours are tailored, scheduled, and adjusted – to your needs, wants, and desires. Q: Do you have any references available?
A: Yes. Where You Need To Go Tours is recognized and promoted by the High Point Chamber of Commerce (www.highpointchamber.org), the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.highpoint.org), and the central North Carolina Better Business Bureau (www.greensboro.bbb.org). Feel free to contact any / all of them – if you wish, and – I also have dozens of testimonials from satisfied clients – across the US / around the world, if those would help. Where You Need To Go, also known as High Point Furniture Shopping Tours - is a unique, upscale, personalized furniture shopping service, designed to help save you time, frustration, and money. I look forward to hearing from you soon, with additional questions, and/or to check availability. Thank you, Shannon |
