Nancy Purvis

Smart, Savvy Shopper || What YOU should know BEFORE buying from Rugs USA


The smart, savvy, shopper. What YOU should know BEFORE buying from Rugs USA.




Long ago I was searching for a rug for my living room. When I first started out blogging, I was introduced to Rugs USA through several popular home decor blogs. I quickly picked out several rugs that I liked, and I even wrote about a few of them here. RugsUSA has a very large selection with many styles to choose from. I found a GREAT closeout rug from Rugs USA that I absolutely love it. I am positive you will find something you love too there.

But there's a catch. And I think any savvy, smart shopper should know, or at least, be informed about that catch.

Back when I was seriously looking for some rugs, I took screenshots of the rugs I had in mind. It was just a way to keep a mental note instead of searching through their 100 pages, which sadly, I have also done. When it came time for me to really consider purchasing, my bargain mindset kicked in. I knew I couldn't purchase a rug right away, so I waited around the holidays to see if prices would drop. And they did.

Or at least I thought they did.

The more screenshots I took, the more I realized those "deals" really were not deals. Yes, they were discounted from their "original" price and, in a sense, you were getting a deal. But after watching Rugs USA for awhile, I noticed it was merely a numbers game.

I can't tell you when exactly the best time to purchase from RugsUSA is, but I can tell you that deal will more than likely come back again, even if the discount is at a different rate.

Don't believe me? Let's take a look.

*When looking at these numbers, make sure to compare the original price, which is different throughout the year. Sometimes, Rugs USA will only list the sale price, and they have already taken the discount off. This means if you want to know what the original price was, take the sale price and divide it by the percentage. For example, a final price of $200 with a sale of 50% off means the original price was 200/.50 = $400

**If you are a mobile reader, the images may appear better in desktop view since you can zoom in and out with your fingers.

Homespun Blocks rug

Date- 5/25/2013 65% off $159-$806 making the final price - $282 (for the largest size)



8/30/2013 - 80% off - Final price listed below in red $323 (for the largest size)


11/30/2013- 70% off $183-$924 making the final price $277 (for the largest size)




2/15/2014 - 70% off $183-$988 making the final price $296 (for the largest size).



3/14/2014 - 50% off $166- $612 making the final price - $306 (for the largest size)



RECAP: From just these few photos, you can see that the best deal for the Homespun Blocks was NOT the 80% off but actually the 70% off dated 11/30/2013 , followed by the 60% off, and then the other 70% off. The 60% off actually was cheaper than the one of the 70% offs and the 80% off.

Keno Moroccan Shag

6/12/2013 - 65% off $262 - $599 making the final price $209 (for the largest size)



8/30/2013 - 80% off making the final price $105 (for the 5x7)



11/29/2013 - 70% off $304 making the final price $212 (5x7)



2/15/2014 - 70% off $304 -$693 making the final price $212 (5x7)



3/14/2014 - 50% off $276 making the final price $138 (5x7)



RECAP: This rug was its cheapest at the 80% off sale followed by the 50% off sale, then 65% and 70%.

Kilim Trellis

11/ 29/2013 - 70% off $462 - $926 making the final price $277 (for the largest size)



2/3/2014 - 60% off $420 - $842 making the final price $336 for the largest size.

2/15/2014 - 70% off $462 - $962 making the final price $288 for the largest size


3/25/2014 - 60% off $420 - $842 making the final price $336 for the largest size.



RECAP: The best deal for this rug was the first 70% off, followed by the next 70% off, and then 60% off. This rug seems to be fairly consistent and only off by a few dollars.

TUSCAN MOROCCAN SHAG

6/12/2013 - 65% off $298 - $1535 making the final price $537 for the largest size.


7/2/2013 - 75% off $417 - $2149 making the final price $537 for the largest size. (In one month, the price changed from $1535 to $2149).



8/20/2013 - 50% off $298 - $1486 making the final price $743 for the largest size.


8/30/2013 - 80% off making the final price $595 for the largest size.


11/29/2013 - 70% off $326- $1944 making the final price $583 for the largest size.


2/3/2014 - 60% off $296 - $1658 making the final price $663 for the largest size.


2/15/2014 - 70% off $326 - $1824 making the final price $547 for the largest size.


3/14/2014 - 50% off $296 - $1658 making the final price $829 for the largest size.


RECAP: The best price for this rug was last summer with its 65% and 75% off. 80% off was a higher price than the 65%, 70%, and 75% off.

With all this said, you may want to keep tabs on the price of the rug you want, and check back periodically, if you have time on your side. You will know when you find the best deal because you have been keeping watch on it.

I know that you can score a great deal with their closeouts. I bought an amazing 5 x 8 rug for under $85, including shipping and tax. I LOVE my clearance rug. Love it. It is great quality, and I would buy from Rugs USA again. Just don't get caught up in the numbers game, and you'll save more money on that rug you have been wanting.

So is it worth the wait for you?



xx nancy

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