Some people seem to think that I never buy anything new. That's not the case. A few weeks ago I bought a dining table and chairs.
Although it's like placing a "Kick Me" sign on my own back, I'm going to admit that I bought these things from Kmart.
Discount department stores have a down-at-the-heels reputation: their merchandise is low-end and their employees -- when you can find them -- are surly and unhelpful.
That wasn't my experience. When I couldn't find the advertised dining set, a manager brought one out from the stockroom. Then he loaded it into my car, chatting pleasantly.
The sale price of $99 was a good deal for a table and four chairs. If you follow this link, you'll see that it's perfectly respectable-looking furniture. Naturally, some assembly was required.
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