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70SATMan 11-06-2021 05:21 PM

I'd hesitate to call that 'wood' as well.

Norm K 11-06-2021 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 70SATMan (Post 11511042)
I'd hesitate to call that 'wood' as well.

Cue Ronnie in ...

Three,

Two,

One ...

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Esel Mann 11-06-2021 05:55 PM

Put them out on the curb. If they are leather, Baz will post another curb score by afternoon tommorrow!!!

sc_rufctr 11-07-2021 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 911 Rod (Post 11511035)
Thanks for the confirmation gents.
Pisses me off that would take advantage of people.
Going to take them back (she will lol).
I don’t like the false representation though.
Next sucker?

Just my opinion but: I'm guessing they're late 70s early 80s... And they've held up well.

In general they don't make vinyl anywhere near that good today.
Most of the modern stuff is garbage and the really good stuff (marine upholstery grade) is very expensive.

"Aristotle Onassis had the bar stools on his yacht upholstered in leather made from whales’ foreskin."

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1636270803.jpg

Jeff Hail 11-07-2021 01:22 AM

Nauga is now a protected species. No poaching.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1636273346.jpg

Por_sha911 11-07-2021 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by VINMAN (Post 11510588)

"Genuine Corinthian Vinyl"

or, "Pleather"

herr_oberst 11-07-2021 05:42 AM

"You listed these as leather, but it's not leather, it's vinyl. What kind of a deal can we work out here? How bout 1/2 off of the total price, and you don't have to restock them...?"


Nice looking vintage stools - I mean, if they're all in good shape like the one you pictured, and the wife liked them enough to bring them home, and they work with what you're trying to achieve in the tiki-bar then why not try and cut a better deal?

911 Rod 11-07-2021 06:17 AM

I have a hard time asking for a discount.
Makes me feel like I’m trying to pull a fast one on them.
The plan was to paint them black, which I felt was worth the effort if they were leather.

hcoles 11-07-2021 06:44 AM

There is a class action against Target....
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/775286-target-class-action-says-leather-furniture-falsely-advertised/
I'd say you could give the store a choice. You get a full refund and get to keep the chairs or you send the info. to the state agency that handles Implied Warranties of Merchantability and Fitness For A Particular Purpose.

herr_oberst 11-07-2021 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 911 Rod (Post 11511367)
I have a hard time asking for a discount.
Makes me feel like I’m trying to pull a fast one on them.
The plan was to paint them black, which I felt was worth the effort if they were leather.

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Originally Posted by hcoles (Post 11511385)
There is a class action against Target....
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/775286-target-class-action-says-leather-furniture-falsely-advertised/
I'd say you could give the store a choice. You get a full refund and get to keep the chairs or you send the info. to the state agency that handles Implied Warranties of Merchantability and Fitness For A Particular Purpose.

My bad. I thought you'd gotten these used at a resale shop. Yeah, just return them to Target, keep looking for the ones you want.

911 Rod 11-09-2021 12:36 PM

Update.
I called the consignment shop and spoke to a sales lady and explained my situation. I could tell by the tone in her voice that at times she was holding back her laughter. Told me the manager would call me. Manager calls me and was quite flippant. Tells me they mid century vinyl classic bar stools and worth much more than leather. I could barely get any words in as this beotch is flapping her lips.
Tells me to send her and email and she will pass it on to the owner, but policy is no returns.
Like I don't have enough problems without this s##t. lol

hcoles 11-09-2021 01:52 PM

It does appear there were purchased at a second-hand shop.
If they have a sign saying no returns then that's it.
At this point chalk it up to experience.
Sell them on Craigslist - "Excellent condition mid-century bar stools". Charge double what you paid.

RANDY P 11-09-2021 02:19 PM

Put that on a CC?

Chargeback, this is fraud.

rjp

flipper35 11-09-2021 02:25 PM

They are labeled as something that they are not. A refund is in order.

ramonesfreak 11-09-2021 03:30 PM

could be jackalopehide. pretty rare

sc_rufctr 11-09-2021 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ramonesfreak (Post 11514276)
could be jackalopehide. pretty rare

lol...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1636514586.jpg

rcooled 11-09-2021 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 911 Rod (Post 11511367)
Makes me feel like I’m trying to pull a fast one on them.

Pull a fast one on THEM? They pulled a fast one on YOU!

These items were clearly labeled as leather, but they’re actually vinyl. You deserve some recompense. If they’re not willing to step up, you should at least slam them on social media, and maybe you’ll help keep someone else from getting screwed.

911 Rod 11-10-2021 06:18 AM

Yes it says on the bill "no returns".
Maybe they think if they can put that on there so they can do whatever the f##k they want?
The flippant attitude of both sales people really got my goat.
Wait. Maybe it's goat?

sc_rufctr 11-10-2021 06:35 AM

Only one thing matters... Do you like the chairs?

javadog 11-10-2021 06:38 AM

Those look to be barstools made by the Henderson furniture company in Quebec, Canada. I’m fairly sure that the upholstery material is probably original, as I’ve seen that color used on other products they made and they did use vinyl. Given that, these chairs do have a bit of a following and they are more valuable if they are completely original.

My advice is simple. If you like the looks of them, keep them and leave them alone. They were misrepresented, obviously they were tagged by someone that knows nothing about furniture materials but that is what that company used on those chairs, so…


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