When you set out to buy bar stools, you have three options: from a local store or garage sale, from a catalog, or from an online website. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, but one is ultimately your best bet. Here are some of the pros and cons to help you decide which alternative is best for you.
If you live in a big city or town, buying bar stools from a local store is fairly convenient. The biggest advantage is that you can actually see, touch, and sit in the various stools being offered. You get a true sense of the quality, sturdiness, and craftsmanship of each stool before you buy.
But, looking to buy bar stools in person also includes one big disadvantage. You have to take the time to visit the store in person (or spend a day going to garage sales, if used stools are your preference). There’s no guarantee, of course, that you’ll find a set of stools that appeals to you, so the trip(s) may end up being a huge waste of time. And then there are pushy salespeople, traffic delays, the money spent burning gas, and all the rest.
Another option when shopping for bar stools to buy is to order from a catalog. The advantage with this...