The people in the Wayfair Commercial who dance through life as their homes are magically redecorated would sing a different tune if they had in fact ever attempted to purchase one of the so-called "amazing deals" from Wayfair or her sister companies including Joss and Main.
For six months, since I first attempted to purchase one of the "amazing sale priced items" from Wayfair only to be told the item, "at that sale price was out of stock but we do have some at the higher (more than 6 x's the "amazing sale price") price," I have been trying to purchase one of the "amazing priced sale items." Each time I am told the same thing, "the last one at that price was just sold can I help you with one at another price level, or maybe another product."
After each attempted purchase I did a daily check and there was the product still listed the "amazing sale price."
The Supervisors (yes plural) I spoke with over the next weeks --as they continued to advertise the product at the "amazing sale price" as being available--all told me the same thing "the one at that price just sold a few minutes ago and the computer hasn't reset available stock yet."
Even, I know that even computers take a few minutes to update---But 12 days? That was the shortest amount of time between when I attempted to make a purchase and the time the item was no longer advertised as being available at the "amazing sale price."
Stock Changes didn't take that long to make when they had to go in the mail by Stagecoach to Dodge City.
I've given Wayfair a second chance, a third chance... Actually, along with my band of merry Social Media "Assistants," we are up to about 400 extra chances. NOT ONE of these has resulted in the purchase of a product at the "amazing sale price" advertised on the Wayfair, or her sister Joss and Main Website.
If you went into a store and there was a sign that said a coat was $50 and when you went to buy the coat you were told that there was actually only one coat for $50 coat and that that one had been sold. “I’m sorry, the sign just wasn't taken down... " The store would be obligated to sell you the coat for $50 or face a Bait and Switch Complaint. Why are these Online Mega Stores not held to some similar standard?
As a disabled person, I utilize online shopping for many things. Being able to order cleaning supplies and have them shipped to the house, gifts. I even order groceries online so my husband merely has to go over to the store and the groceries are ready to be packed into the car, makes our lives much more manageable. It takes a lot of pressure off him--my Caregiver, and you would be shocked at how much money we save. However, for Online Shopping to work, we must be able to trust that when a product is advertised, especially day after day, as being for sale at a certain "amazing sale price," it is actually available for sale at that price.
So, if you try to buy something from Wayfair and her sister companies including Joss and Main, only to be told that the "last one at that price was just sold ...I'm so sorry but let's see what else we have that might meet your needs..." Don't hesitate.... Run...
As for my purchase. Well, I found a sofa on Amazon tonight at a "truly amazing low price." As usual, and as it should be with any online store, I simply added it to my cart and paid the bill. It will be delivered in 3 days. BTW I saved 75% off the price at the Ashley Furniture Store.