I saw your forum mentioned on bogleheads, I believe, and decided to stop by. My sofa of over 10 years just gave out on me with a busted spring and I am now on the hunt for a new sofa.

My current plan of attack is to hit the various furniture stores this weekend just to narrow down what I am looking at since I haven't looked in years. I am definitely open to any advice or pointers as I hope to make this a relatively quick process. I am leaning fabric due to my cats and no reclining. While I haven't ruled out a sectional, it would be a tough fit for my space.

I am hoping to not break the bank, but I also don't know what I should realistically expect to spend these days or how long I should expect it to last. If I only need 5-10 years out of it due to a potential move in the future, are the big chains good enough?