Singapore may be a city-state but in the past 70 years, it has reason to be one of the financial capitals of the world. In the now buzzing metropolis, you can find everything you are looking to buy including some of the most affordable and stylish furniture out there.
There are two options when it comes to buying pet furniture, you can buy it from a physical store or you can buy it online.
Both come with their pros and cons. In this article, we will be covering each of the pro and con in buying online vs buying from a physical store.
Buying From Pet Furniture Shops
There are many good pet furniture shops, and according to the world’s biggest review site Yelp.com, the top ones are Taylor B Design which sells affordable but extremely high-quality pieces.
The Commune Life is another top-rated shop who describes itself as a minimalist and eco-friendly company that designs all its furniture itself. Finally, you have Journey East which specializes in selling reclaimed and restored pet furniture. There are also many other good dog furniture e-stores. You can find these shops by using Google My Business which is a business review site similar to Yelp.com and the other way is by simply walking around the high street and doing the research for yourselves.
Pros of Buying from Pet Furniture Shops
– You get to see the furniture in person which lets you sit on it to see if it is comfortable.
– By visiting physical shops, you are able to assess if the furniture is big enough for your family if you have many family members in your household.
– Another benefit is that you can inspect the material and see if it is truly high quality and if it is worth the price you are paying for.
– Delivery fees will also not apply when you buy furniture directly from a shop and transport it back to your home yourself.
– There is also the ability to ask questions about the information that is not readily available.
Cons of Buying from Pet Furniture Shops
– You will spend more time traveling between furniture shops.
– There is a smaller number of items available for your selection in a shop as compared to shopping on the internet.
Buying From Online Pet Furniture Stores
FortyTwo, HipVan, and FurnitureSG are the three most visited online furniture stores right now.
All three of these websites are visited and used by hundreds of thousands of Singaporeans every month and are considerably cheaper than the average high street furniture shop.
Best of all they all deliver straight to your door but delivery fees will apply. Shopping online has by now become the new normal with the rise of e-commerce giants such as Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba they have managed to make shopping a lot more affordable.
Data from Statista show that consumers in Singapore spent more than US$4.1 billion on items such as clothing, electronics, groceries, furniture and toys in 2018, equating to 52 percent of total online spend. This shows that shopping online for goods including furniture is a very plausible option.
Pros of Buying Furniture Online
– By buying furniture online you can save yourself a lot of time.
– Some online furniture stores offer the option of collecting the furniture you have ordered online which can save you money on delivery fees.
– Furniture bought from online stores is on average cheaper because they do not have to employ as many staff to run a website.
– All websites guarantee fast delivery that will always be delivered by the date specified.
– You can shop online using any device connected to the internet including your mobile phone, tablet, and even television.
– Perfect for elderly people who cannot transport heavy items by themselves and also people who do not own cars.
– Money back guarantees and warranties available on all products bought online so even if the furniture does not meet your expectation you can get it returned and ask for a full refund.
Cons of Buying Furniture Online
– Majority of online stores charge mandatory delivery fees, which will increase the money you end up spending.
– It will be more difficult and time consuming to ask questions about the products. You will have to most likely email the website owners and wait at least 24 hours for them to reply to your questions.
– You cannot see how the furniture looks like in real life before you have bought it.
Conclusion
There are hundreds if not thousands of dog furniture shops selling furniture in different styles, price ranges and even for those who want to buy products that do not hurt the environment.
You have two options to shop & buy furniture for your furry friends, and both options are equally credible and have their pros and cons. It is up to you, the individual buyers to decide.