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Re:Etsy is under pressure to start acting more like a conven... by technotarek on Thursday May 18, 2017 @01:02PM (#14368919)
You're right about great furniture and objects. We've tried putting a local focus on some of their selection (as well as the selection from additional non-etsy sellers), by selecting/curating furniture dealers from the DC and Baltimore areas so that would-be buyers can have a look in person:

https://attic-dc.com

Especially in regards to furniture, buying online, sight unseen still isn't a great proposition. We don't expect it will ever be.

Re:Etsy is under pressure to start acting more like a conven... by benjaminjackman on Thursday May 18, 2017 @01:15PM (#14369053)
Perhaps with AR or VR but it's still hard to imagine supplanting the experience without an actual tactile connection. Furniture isn't something you buy everyday or even year typically. If I am going to spend any amount of money on a couch or chair or whatever I'd like to sit in it atleast once before I do (though perhaps that's just me others may be different).

Perhaps though online could be a great first step filtering process. Find a bunch of stuff that fits the rough parameters of what you are looking for and looks good in your space then go someplace to try them out with a well kept appointment and ready to go same day follow you home delivery should you decide to buy something.

Maybe this already exists? I haven't had to buy any furniture is several years so not sure what the current state of the markets is.

Re:Etsy is under pressure to start acting more like a conven... by lobster_johnson on Thursday May 18, 2017 @01:07PM (#14368962)
Cool. Would love something like this for NYC.