In Oct. 2007 we bought the Stetson Bark Sofa for $299 and the Loveseat for $279 (chair and a 1/2). It's 2 yrs. later, been through 2 cats, a dog, and our toddler - and it's holding up well. It's used every day by our family.
As with most things, it's not built to last forever. Everything seems to be made to be disposable after so many years. This set replaced a very pricey set we had for 9 years. No complaints really and I'd do it again.
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I've just done a major remodel and have bought three living rooms of furniture. I bought the brown Simmons sofa that was on sale last weekend for $329 (I think]. The quality is as good as what I bought at other stores and since I had to help carry it in I can testify to the fact that it weighs a ton.