Aug 03, 2013 07:49 PM
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(Updated Aug 03, 2013 07:45 PM)
I was looking for some solid teak furniture for my new home. That is when I came across Ahaa. I visited their shop in June 1 week. I found their furniture were pretty expensive compared to other stores. But after I spoke to Pramod he explained that this is going to be a life time investment and its worth it. I was convinced enough to buy. I ordered for 3 cots, 1 dressing table and 1 6/6 TV unit. Everything seemed good till then. Then came the actual "patience testing" waiting period.
Before placing the order I was told they will deliver in 3 to 4 weeks. After I paid 50% money while placing the order, they changed it to 5 to 6 weeks delivery. Pramod assured he will try delivering it within 3 or 4 weeks itself. 5 to 6 weeks is just to be on safer side. I started following up after 4 weeks. Finally after so many calls, the inspection got over on the 7th week. And I paid the remaining 50% money.
Now, it has been 8 weeks waiting period. I might get the furniture on Monday. And I have kind of lost interest in the furniture itself :) Am not really sure whether its worth so long waiting and so much of investment or not!!! Also, I need to check the quality after delivery. I was browsing through and found that in 2010 court has asked Ahaa to refund money for poor quality of furniture - https://deccanherald.com/content/54102/furnisher-asked-refund-money-buyer.html
My final piece of advice is - If you have 2+ months spare time and patience you can order at Ahaa. And I felt buying solid teak furniture doesn't really make sense. E.g. I paid 55k for 1 TV unit. If I had bought a MDF TV unit (the one I had seen @home) for 20k and after 10+ years I had an option to replace it. Now I will be stuck with a expensive TV unit for the next 30 years or so.
I will be posting my review again on the quality and the overall feel of the furniture.
Cheers,
Shilpa
