STUCK deciding on a B-Y purchase....

[Chris]

I'm looking for some advise/direction regarding a potential purchase. I found a B-Y Winchester Stationary Sofa (in grade 6 Pure Saddle Leather, 9113-87-A) at a furniture shop. It's beautiful, comfortable, (etc.), and it's also on clearance, because that particular sofa is now discontinued by B-Y. I kinda fell in love with it, but even with the discount, it's still a big purchase. They had the floor model and a "boxed" sofa in storage. I had initially wanted the boxed (since no customers have had the opportunity to sit on it, yet), but I just learned that the boxed one sold. The floor model remains. My hesitation is that I knew nothing about B-Y prior to this, and have been trying to do some research. SUCH mixed reviews. I really want the sofa to last, and I'm worried about buyer's remorse (seems that there are more and more posts/reviews from people saying that B-Y quality isn't great anymore). I really prefer USA made furniture. This would be replacing a Club Furniture Parker Vintage Leather sofa that I purchased about 14 or so years ago (that is still in great condition). I don't need to replace it, but the B-Y is a beautiful sofa, and its going for about 60% off (was originally over $8000). I guess my questions are: Is B-Y quality worth it? Will it last (the seat cushions are apparently spring down-cushions consisting of a 4.5 in. Marshall coil unit encased in premium foam, wrapped in low melt fiber, surrounded by down-proof ticking, filled with a blend of down, feathers, and fibers)? Is it likely better quality than the Club Furniture piece (which is definitely made in the US, with "kiln dried hardwood frame")? Would it be a mistake to purchase the floor model (which did appear to be in great condition, though I'm no expert)? AND, is the Pure Saddle Leather (for anyone familiar with it) really good quality? Any other guidance/info would be much appreciated. Sorry for the lengthy post...new here...THANK YOU!