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crouch
Duane,
I've been trying to keep the price of my sofa or sectional as low as possible by sticking with the Town and Country program but the praise being offered to Antelope and Equestrian over the Document/Kipling leathers has me second guessing my frugalness. I intend to have this sofa a long time.
Can you give me an idea on what a September sofa would cost in Antelope? You have it listed in your Town and Country spreadsheet as $2193 for Document Copper and $2526 for all other Document leathers. How much would it be with a Grade III leather like Antelope (or Equestrian).
Also, would there be any difference at all in Serviceability (wipe and go factor) between the Document leathers and the Antelope leathers?
Thanks.
This is always a tough call! On one hand, you have the very attractive price points on the Town and Country program which are significant. And everyone's discretionary income level is different, so you have to buy within your comfort zone and not overextend.
On the other hand, H&M is made so well, and so durable, that I can honestly say you can expect at 25 years of normal use from your purchase in a primary location. Having to look and use a 'compromise' hide for a couple of decades can make you wish you bought the one you really wanted in the first place.
Let's look at the September as an example:
$ 2,193 in Document Copper
$ 4,432 in Class III leather (Antelope or Equestrian)
Same piece, twice as expensive. Only the cover is different. Looks shocking until you amortize it over 25 years.
Document Copper: Yearly cost = $ 88
Class III leather : Yearly cost = $ 177
$ 89 difference per year, the price of a moderate dinner out for two at a nice restaurant.
Clearly the Town and Country product is a major savings, but you have to like the lead hide its offered in, and not have an objection to a Chinese-sourced leather for the cover.
As far as durability , expect them to be equal with regards to use, however the Aniline hides in the class III leathers will be more prone to sun fade if exposed to direct sunlight.
Duane Collie
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