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August 2024 by Willy Richardson
Long story short: they damaged our consigned furniture and were mean to us when we pointed out the damage.
The detailed story:
The staff at Congeries were pleasant to work with when I consigned a TH Robsjohn Gibbings table and chair set. I dropped off our furniture under the impression it would be cared for and placed to sell on the showroom floor.
Now the story turns dark. After 3 months I ran into a friend who deals in antiquities. When I told him I had consigned a table and chairs to Congeries, he grimaced. "Have you looked at their contract?" He said. He warned me others have had a bad experience and to be careful.
So my wife went over there to check things out. Our table was in a back storage area jammed against a bunch of furniture. A table placed on top of our table, with the legs of the other table digging scratches into our table! (see photos attached) The chairs were pressed in so hard that impressions were permanently marked in the upholstery.
My wife complained the furniture was being damaged, and I called a store clerk to ask for the table to be moved and cared for. I received a call the next day that the owner was terminating our contract and we could come pick up our stuff.
The next week I went to pick up the chairs first. We had originally brought vinyl and felt pads with the set to protect the table top. I asked where they were. 2 of the 4 were handed to me completely damaged. I pointed out they were destroyed and the clerk stated there had been a flood in the back room. I asked if there is any compensation, like store credit and I was curtly told, "did you read your contract? We are not liable for any damage." No apology. No offer of anything to remedy the situation, just the vibe of "get your stuff and get out of here." Wow!
So I do a truck load of chairs and come back an hour later with my wife to load the table and it has been moved, and when it was moved it was jammed up against the corner of an other table, making a mark! Amazing! Were they trying to be mean to us? Incredible.
Will never do business with them again. If you have something of value, don't consign it to them.
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May 2024 by Thomas Banner
Great selection of furniture... and the staff is pleasant. Purchased several quality pieces at reasonable prices.
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January 2024 by Chelle B.
After buying furniture, rugs, etc over the last 5 years, we decided to sell our condo. Of course I called Congeries 2 weeks ago to schedule a pickup and check on items the would sell. At no time did they inform me I needed to get "approval" from them on items we wanted to bring in. My first clue that some of the items, we had purchased from them, would not be accepted, was 2 hours before the driver was arriving. He said they need photos to get approval on the items, and there would be "additional" charges if he had to drop the items somewhere else. As hectic as a closing is, I had to deal with this. If you are buying, Congeries might be a good idea, but you have lots of choices in Santa Fe.
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November 2023 by Tammy Leyba Branch
Great stuff.
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September 2023 by rob anderson
Treasure trove
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July 2023 by Ellen A.
Good selection although the prices aren't inexpensive. Everything for the home from lamps to furniture. Look often to find what you want.
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June 2023 by Mary C.
They really open at 11:00 am, not 10:30. It looks like they have lots of cool things.
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May 2023 by Melodie Rice
Found the greatest cabinet and glasses there. Good prices and owner and staff extremely helpful.
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May 2023 by Vivian T.
Love love love this shop. We go on a regular basis and each time find more than a few things we love! We purchased a Pottery Barn table for our covered portal, a spectacular lamp for our entry way, a water fountain for our front yard, beautiful Mexican bowls for serving pieces and some fabulous clothing from the large upstairs resale area!!! Not a time that we fo there do we walk out empty handed. Prices are not inexpensive but many time the owner/manager works with us when she can. Love this place!!! A must go to!!!
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March 2023 by Nina G.
I love Congeries. Always new things to find at this shop, I always find something I love. A variety of price points. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend if you like hunting for gems. Thank you!
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March 2023 by Debbie Leal
One of my allTime favorite places to find resale home decor/furniture. So many beautiful things!
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January 2023 by Sara Kraber
They have nuts, quirky things. Very well curated and well displayed. And now there is clothing. My favorite spot in town for spending a few hours finding "just the thing". I bought a painting last time and I have my eye on a lamp. Sära in cleveland heights, ohio
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January 2023 by Dana R.
Looking for a couch. Lots of choices, but seemed over priced. Loved the green couch and ottoman.
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January 2023 by Jeffrey Hyman
Sold some items with them. Had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend working with them.
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November 2022 by Newt Russell
OMG I need to go back here for like an entire day to take this all in slowly.
