"My new roommate needed a mattress and after finding this place on Yelp we just had to check it out. All the reviews sounded too good to be true, but the prices on their website were reasonable enough to warrant a quick visit.
The verdict: go here and you will not be disappointed!
1. If you buy an item, make sure you mention that you found the place on Yelp and they'll take off sales tax! MAJOR bonus, especially when buying a high-priced item.
2. No one works on commission, but they are still incredibly helpful and ready to answer questions and provide suggestions. An additional benefit of no commission? They don't stalk you like sharks, and gave my roommate some time to look before introducing themselves.
3. The staff is incredibly friendly, and funny! Liz was the salesperson that helped my roommate out, and we all struck up conversation easily.
4. The mattresses were reasonably priced, with a wide variety to choose from.
The hype was worth it!" ~ Karen 9/17/11 (Yelp)
"WOW! I didn't want to get out of bed this morning...why? Because last night was the best night's sleep I have had in years...why? because it was my first night on my new MATTRESS from Real Deal Furniture & Mattress! Yesterday, they delivered my very first complete bedroom set of my life - had mix and match hand-me downs], a sofa table for the living room and a dining room set. Now, my house looks amazing and I am so very happy. THE OTHER BEST PART..is that I bought it all on June 4, which was the Real Deal Furniture & Mattress Grand Opening Launch Party & Fundraiser.! Real Deal Furniture donated 50% of the profit of the day's sales to the It's All About the Kids Foundation! They are EVEN doing more than that! Until July 4 2011, they are donating 20% of the profit of all the sales...how amazing is that? NO ONE IN THE FURNITURE BUSINESS HAS EVER BEEN SO GENEROUS! So, my review? Improve YOUR life - get a new mattress and furniture for your home - and help improve the lives of children in San Diego at the same time. How cool is that? I LOVE REAL DEAL FURNITURE!" ~ Angela Brannon 6/16/11 (Yelp)
"Our favorite furniture store - hands down. We bought our couch there about a year ago (and get compliments on it all the time!) and just went back for more living room & bedroom furniture last weeekend. Most furniture stores really weird my husband out, but unlike all the other stores, their staff doesn't hover and their stuff doesn't look like it's been sitting there since 1992. They have current styles and literally dozens of options for customizing fabric, wood colors, sofa configurations, etc. We even had our sofa made 4" deeper so it's extra cozy.
Yes, you might have to wait for delivery, but in our experience it arrives much faster than the time quoted, and it's worth it when you're getting exactly what you want." ~ K.I 5/23/11 (Yelp)
"My husband and I found Real Deal in 2009 and have been going back ever since! John and the team there are great at helping you find what you want. The first furniture we bought from there was a sectional and huge ottoman that they did not have on the showroom floor. They totally accomodated us and brought it in so we could see if it was comfy before buying. Big props for that! I highly recommend them. Super laid back - no high pressure sales. Prices are good, and delivery rates are reasonable." ~ Christine F 3/31/11 (Yelp)
"These guys are awesome. Friendly, knowledgeable, no nonsense staff and owner. We've bought two mattresses here in the past two years. Will come here first if we need something in the future. Thanks RD." ~ Cabby C 6/17/11 (Yelp)
"I highly recommend that if you want great service, quality furniture and you want it quickly and at a low price that you check this store out. I ordered a custom sectional and had it in my home in less than 2 weeks. The price was under a $1000 and the customer service was out of this world. Family and veteran owned, with the owner there to help you no matter what question may big. Big thumbs up to Real Deal Furniture from me." ~ Nikki 2/28/09 (Yellow Pages)
"SIMPLY GREAT!
After reading the reviews we had this store on a list of places to check out. Unfortunately we waited till after Approx. 15 stores to get here but so glad we waited. From the moment we walked in we knew this was the final stop. Not sure on what to chose the salesmen helped guide us.(Both on aesthetics and budget) Being a woman, as nature would have it, I was very picky. I liked some things from one place and one thing from another and by the end of the day, together with the salesmen, had created my dream bedroom set all within our budget. They really worked with us so I felt inclined to write a review. We just moved to SD and are still furnishing our place. We will definitely be back and those of you considering it... Just go!" ~ Marci 7/31/11 (Yelp)
Why they are awesome:
-No commission means no aggressive sales tactics
-"I love Yelp" discount. Tell them you found them on Yelp, and they pay the sales tax.
-Great selection. I had a hard time choosing a couch even though I had somewhat strict criteria.
-Overall, just a pleasant experience. Thanks JD for all your help!" ~ Katherine S 9/19/11 (yelp)