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SamanthaLi — 2009-10-09 21:13:57

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	+ ------ + ''2009-10-09 22:13:57'' [[nbsp]] The owner is SO rude!!! It's like he's annoyed that people are entering his store!! --["Users/SamanthaLi"]

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DonShor — 2009-03-09 13:45:04

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- ------ - ''2009-02-23 22:20:03'' [[nbsp]] Both furniture stores are gone, south site is for lease. --["Users/DonShor"] - ------ - ''2009-02-25 13:50:15'' [[nbsp]] You're right: the building furthest to the north is now a Floors To Go; the next building south is for lease. The furniture store is still there in the building furthest to the south. Mea culpa. --["Users/DonShor"]

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- *I was in the L Street Furniture store tonight. I mentioned this notice to the owner and a cashier. They assured me rumors as to the demise of L Street Furniture were greatly exaggerated. --["Users/SredniVashtar"]

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DonShor — 2009-02-25 13:53:25

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DonShor — 2009-02-25 13:50:15

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srednivashtar — 2009-02-24 21:04:06

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- *I was in the L Street Furniture store tonight. I mentioned this notice to the owner and a cashier. They said they were shocked. They assured me that rumors about the demise of L Street Furniture are greatly exaggerated. No "For Lease" signs were in evidence, they pointed out. - -- ["Users/SredniVashtar"]	+ *I was in the L Street Furniture store tonight. I mentioned this notice to the owner and a cashier. They assured me rumors as to the demise of L Street Furniture were greatly exaggerated. --["Users/SredniVashtar"]

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srednivashtar — 2009-02-24 21:01:42

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	+ *I was in the L Street Furniture store tonight. I mentioned this notice to the owner and a cashier. They said they were shocked. They assured me that rumors about the demise of L Street Furniture are greatly exaggerated. No "For Lease" signs were in evidence, they pointed out. + -- ["Users/SredniVashtar"]

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MaryLieth — 2009-02-24 09:58:35

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DonShor — 2009-02-23 22:21:20

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- ''2009-02-23 22:20:03'' [[nbsp]] Gone, site is for lease. --["Users/DonShor"]	+ ''2009-02-23 22:20:03'' [[nbsp]] Both furniture stores are gone, south site is for lease. --["Users/DonShor"]

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DonShor — 2009-02-23 22:20:03

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- - - '''L Street Furniture''' is a furniture/antique dealer that has a wonderful, ever-changing collection of furniture, antiques, and knick-knacks the owner discovers at estate and garage sales. Some of the furniture are high quality antiques and are priced accordingly -- this is not entirely a thrift store -- while others are less expensive. L Street Furniture's charm consists in its apparent disorganization; items precariously stacked from floor to ceiling, some merchandise recently acquired not yet price tagged (bring one of these to the attention of a cashier or the owner, and, if you're willing to bargain,...you may just get yourself a great deal). Also, note, the disorganization is only apparent. There is a general underlying logic to the layout: office chairs are found with office chairs, desks with desks, lamps with lamps, sometimes hidden under the odd tapestry or feather boa.	+ '''L Street Furniture''' is a furniture/antique dealer that has a wonderful, ever-changing collection of furniture, antiques, and knick-knacks the owner discovers at estate and ["garage sales"]. Some of the furniture pieces are high quality antiques and are priced accordingly -- this is not entirely a ["Thrift Stores" thrift store] -- while other pieces are less expensive. L Street Furniture's charm consists in its apparent disorganization; items precariously stacked from floor to ceiling, some merchandise recently acquired not yet price tagged (bring one of these to the attention of a cashier or the owner, and, if you're willing to bargain, you may just get yourself a great deal). Also, note, the disorganization is only apparent. There is a general underlying logic to the layout: office chairs are found with office chairs, desks with desks, lamps with lamps, sometimes hidden under the odd tapestry or feather boa.
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- ''2005-03-14 08:38:13'' [[nbsp]] My experience is that things typically cost 5x what you might expect them to here. You also get a sense they sell a lot of things they got for free or nearly free. Many things still have university property numbers on them! --["JaimeRaba"] - * My company has a microscope with a university property number on it. We also have a receipt from the Bargain Barn for the microscope. It seems that UCD is a little less than diligent about scraping them off. --["GrumpyoldGeek"]	+ ''2005-03-14 08:38:13'' [[nbsp]] My experience is that things typically cost 5x what you might expect them to here. You also get a sense they sell a lot of things they got for free or nearly free. Many things still have university property numbers on them! --["Users/JaimeRaba"] + * My company has a microscope with a university property number on it. We also have a receipt from the Bargain Barn for the microscope. It seems that UCD is a little less than diligent about scraping them off. --["Users/GrumpyoldGeek"]
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- ''2005-03-14 10:01:38'' [[nbsp]] They quote prices on most of the stuff here ridiculously high, but they are easily negotiated down. A friend of mine purchased a church pew for $65 shipped that was originally selling for $150 + shipping. --["ZacMorris"]	+ ''2005-03-14 10:01:38'' [[nbsp]] They quote prices on most of the stuff here ridiculously high, but they are easily negotiated down. A friend of mine purchased a church pew for $65 shipped that was originally selling for $150 + shipping. --["Users/ZacMorris"]
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- ''2005-09-22 16:53:56'' [[nbsp]] I'm pretty sure its actually cheaper to buy new furniture than to buy used from this store. --["ChekOunkomol"]	+ ''2005-09-22 16:53:56'' [[nbsp]] I'm pretty sure its actually cheaper to buy new furniture than to buy used from this store. --["Users/ChekOunkomol"]
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- ''2005-11-09 16:59:21'' [[nbsp]] I would not recommend this place to anyone... over priced, disorganized and rude! --["MyaBrn"]	+ ''2005-11-09 16:59:21'' [[nbsp]] I would not recommend this place to anyone... over priced, disorganized and rude! --["Users/MyaBrn"]
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- ''2005-11-11 21:01:17'' [[nbsp]] I went shopping for a recliner chair. All of the recliner chairs were outside. It had rained the night before and all the chairs were wet. Don't they cover them up or bring them inside at night? I thought the store was fun to look around, like a museum of junk furniture. Much of it is in such bad shape that it will never ever sell. I walked through all three buildings of the store and was never greeted or saw anyone working there. Never saw any customers either. A very odd place. --["SteveGreen"]	+ ''2005-11-11 21:01:17'' [[nbsp]] I went shopping for a recliner chair. All of the recliner chairs were outside. It had rained the night before and all the chairs were wet. Don't they cover them up or bring them inside at night? I thought the store was fun to look around, like a museum of junk furniture. Much of it is in such bad shape that it will never ever sell. I walked through all three buildings of the store and was never greeted or saw anyone working there. Never saw any customers either. A very odd place. --["Users/SteveGreen"]
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- ''2005-11-11 22:11:55'' [[nbsp]] well it's still a pretty sweet place to look around. try some of the pianos. it's crazy good times ;) --["EricaAnderson"]	+ ''2005-11-11 22:11:55'' [[nbsp]] well it's still a pretty sweet place to look around. try some of the pianos. it's crazy good times ;) --["Users/EricaAnderson"]
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- ''2006-02-06 09:51:21'' [[nbsp]] It's no Wal-Mart, which would explain most of the previous complaints. L Street is a completely different, unique, & understated store. Rare furniture on top of cheap, dorm clutter (if that's what you want). Not many stores like this left in the country. Highly recommended! --["DukeForeal"]	+ ''2006-02-06 09:51:21'' [[nbsp]] It's no Wal-Mart, which would explain most of the previous complaints. L Street is a completely different, unique, & understated store. Rare furniture on top of cheap, dorm clutter (if that's what you want). Not many stores like this left in the country. Highly recommended! --["Users/DukeForeal"]
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- ''2006-03-14 11:04:39'' [[nbsp]] The merchandise, even the low-end stuff you can find at any thrift shop, is grotesquely overpriced. And the guy who runs the place is rude and unpleasant. I would recommend shopping elsewhere. --["SharonFarnsworth"]	+ ''2006-03-14 11:04:39'' [[nbsp]] The merchandise, even the low-end stuff you can find at any thrift shop, is grotesquely overpriced. And the guy who runs the place is rude and unpleasant. I would recommend shopping elsewhere. --["Users/SharonFarnsworth"]
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- ''2006-03-14 13:43:52'' [[nbsp]] The owner's rudeness must be taken with a grain of salt. The first time I visited the store, it was less than cordial. Subsequently, I've had nothing but good experiences. I got an adjustable lab stool for $40 dollars that would have costed $200 plus shipping. I've traded folding tables back and forth as my business needs have changed and Saturday I had a very pleasant discussion with the owner about collectables and Davis personalities. If you had an unpleasant experience, I urge you to try again, as the owner can be a very interesting and helpful if you catch him at a good time. --["GrumpyoldGeek"]	+ ''2006-03-14 13:43:52'' [[nbsp]] The owner's rudeness must be taken with a grain of salt. The first time I visited the store, it was less than cordial. Subsequently, I've had nothing but good experiences. I got an adjustable lab stool for $40 dollars that would have costed $200 plus shipping. I've traded folding tables back and forth as my business needs have changed and Saturday I had a very pleasant discussion with the owner about collectables and Davis personalities. If you had an unpleasant experience, I urge you to try again, as the owner can be a very interesting and helpful if you catch him at a good time. --["Users/GrumpyoldGeek"]
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- ''2006-03-15 16:18:41'' [[nbsp]] This store is very interesting and can have unique items that you will not find anywhere else, and the selection is always changing. I bought a curved leather-inlay coffee table with dropleaf ends for $75 here, which I thought was a deal, considering. That said, many items are laughingly overpriced. Consistency is an issue. The space is cluttered, many items are smashed, and they ought to hire students to clean the place up and/or fix up some of the furniture. They also leave nice stuff outside in the rain, so check your items for water damage! I browse through every now and then because the selection is always changing. --["KarlMogel"]	+ ''2006-03-15 16:18:41'' [[nbsp]] This store is very interesting and can have unique items that you will not find anywhere else, and the selection is always changing. I bought a curved leather-inlay coffee table with dropleaf ends for $75 here, which I thought was a deal, considering. That said, many items are laughingly overpriced. Consistency is an issue. The space is cluttered, many items are smashed, and they ought to hire students to clean the place up and/or fix up some of the furniture. They also leave nice stuff outside in the rain, so check your items for water damage! I browse through every now and then because the selection is always changing. --["Users/KarlMogel"]
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- Regardless, I love places like this because they are a scavenger's delight! Happy pickins' and be cautious. ["ArielaHaro"] - * It really wasn't his fault that the SPCA sold it to him when they had promised it to you. Blame the SPCA. As to his pricing, he obviously has a system that works for him. I don't think it's unusual for this sort of place to run by it's own rules based on what has worked for the last 20 years. --["grumpyoldgeek"]	+ Regardless, I love places like this because they are a scavenger's delight! Happy pickins' and be cautious. ["Users/ArielaHaro"] + * It really wasn't his fault that the SPCA sold it to him when they had promised it to you. Blame the SPCA. As to his pricing, he obviously has a system that works for him. I don't think it's unusual for this sort of place to run by it's own rules based on what has worked for the last 20 years. --["Users/grumpyoldgeek"]
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- ''2006-08-22 09:50:09'' [[nbsp]] Here are my comments: THE GOOD: This store is fabulous. It is interesting and strange. You may get lost for hours. THE BAD: The owner of the store is a sexist pig. He looks every woman over as if she were meat. The other men that work there foster the same attitude and find nothing wrong with it. I personally think that is the most repulsive thing about the place, the rest is business. Don't whine. Now on to THE UGLY: Aside from his patriarchal attitude, he is one of the MOST FAIR business persons I ever met. The women that work for him (bless them, how do they do it?) will also negotiate on prices if you actually treat them humanely. Beware you 'milk-carton and board' people, this IS NOT a thrift store. It is a funiture store. The owner buys things at auctions and sells them to the public. He doesn't buy things from local thrift stores and sell them at his shop for more, though local Davis students frequently buy things cheaply and sell them to him. --["GeorgeReeves"] - * The point about the shelf was that he ''did'' buy something at a thrift store and resell it for more, although the vast majority of his stuff is bought at auctions. The shelf had just been unloaded from their truck. Given the owner's tendency to find strange and interesting things, this store could be a lot better it things got fixed, weren't smashed up and crammed together, and prices reflected whether something was a cheap item versus an antique. I haven't observed the sexism that is being described here, though it does not surprise me in the least. - ["KarlMogel" KJM]	+ ''2006-08-22 09:50:09'' [[nbsp]] Here are my comments: THE GOOD: This store is fabulous. It is interesting and strange. You may get lost for hours. THE BAD: The owner of the store is a sexist pig. He looks every woman over as if she were meat. The other men that work there foster the same attitude and find nothing wrong with it. I personally think that is the most repulsive thing about the place, the rest is business. Don't whine. Now on to THE UGLY: Aside from his patriarchal attitude, he is one of the MOST FAIR business persons I ever met. The women that work for him (bless them, how do they do it?) will also negotiate on prices if you actually treat them humanely. Beware you 'milk-carton and board' people, this IS NOT a thrift store. It is a funiture store. The owner buys things at auctions and sells them to the public. He doesn't buy things from local thrift stores and sell them at his shop for more, though local Davis students frequently buy things cheaply and sell them to him. --["Users/GeorgeReeves"] + * The point about the shelf was that he ''did'' buy something at a thrift store and resell it for more, although the vast majority of his stuff is bought at auctions. The shelf had just been unloaded from their truck. Given the owner's tendency to find strange and interesting things, this store could be a lot better it things got fixed, weren't smashed up and crammed together, and prices reflected whether something was a cheap item versus an antique. I haven't observed the sexism that is being described here, though it does not surprise me in the least. - ["Users/KarlMogel" KJM]
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- ''2006-09-20 23:04:04'' [[nbsp]] Must be some misunderstanding with the SPCA bookshelf incident. I've worked at the store for several years and the owner did not and would not purchase something at the SPCA or any other thrift store for resale at the furniture store. --["CafeWoeuf"]	+ ''2006-09-20 23:04:04'' [[nbsp]] Must be some misunderstanding with the SPCA bookshelf incident. I've worked at the store for several years and the owner did not and would not purchase something at the SPCA or any other thrift store for resale at the furniture store. --["Users/CafeWoeuf"]
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- ''2006-10-02 20:28:44'' [[nbsp]] I went here and I bumped into a mirror hanging from a string. Almost got crushed by the thing, but a pair of deer horns saved me. --["AtyNguyen"]	+ ''2006-10-02 20:28:44'' [[nbsp]] I went here and I bumped into a mirror hanging from a string. Almost got crushed by the thing, but a pair of deer horns saved me. --["Users/AtyNguyen"]
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- ''2006-12-06 06:27:51'' [[nbsp]] I worked off and on at the store over the last few years, and understand some of the misunderstandings quoted here. The owner, Ron, is a very intelligient and eclectic individual. He has been in business here for over 20 years (this website's date is incorrect) and knows his craft. He has clients all over the country who seek out his advice and merchandise. Every new employee has tried to clean and organize this store to no avail. It never has been or will be an Ethan Allen. All prices are negotiable, you just have to ask. Price tags fall off and people actually switch them. Ron's personality is 'unique' and his comments to women I admit can come across 'not pc'. Put him in his place if it puts you off. He is truly a man of good will. You would be grumpy and sarcastic some days too if you had to move a piano all by yourself up to a second floor apartment. Give the place a chance - it's one of the last of it's kind, maybe the only one of it's kind. --["MonicaBallyurban"]	+ ''2006-12-06 06:27:51'' [[nbsp]] I worked off and on at the store over the last few years, and understand some of the misunderstandings quoted here. The owner, Ron, is a very intelligient and eclectic individual. He has been in business here for over 20 years (this website's date is incorrect) and knows his craft. He has clients all over the country who seek out his advice and merchandise. Every new employee has tried to clean and organize this store to no avail. It never has been or will be an Ethan Allen. All prices are negotiable, you just have to ask. Price tags fall off and people actually switch them. Ron's personality is 'unique' and his comments to women I admit can come across 'not pc'. Put him in his place if it puts you off. He is truly a man of good will. You would be grumpy and sarcastic some days too if you had to move a piano all by yourself up to a second floor apartment. Give the place a chance - it's one of the last of it's kind, maybe the only one of it's kind. --["Users/MonicaBallyurban"]
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- ''2007-03-12 12:01:53'' [[nbsp]] I have purchased a few pieces from this place and have loved all of them. The owner was very reasonable with me and did let me negotiate the price. I can see where people would be put off by his personality but I thought he was really cool and I always go back to the store. This store has by far the largest selection of chairs that you can find in the area. I have recommended L st. to many people. --["MaijaMangrum"]	+ ''2007-03-12 12:01:53'' [[nbsp]] I have purchased a few pieces from this place and have loved all of them. The owner was very reasonable with me and did let me negotiate the price. I can see where people would be put off by his personality but I thought he was really cool and I always go back to the store. This store has by far the largest selection of chairs that you can find in the area. I have recommended L st. to many people. --["Users/MaijaMangrum"]

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- Until around June 2007, L Street Furniture occupied two buildings, 421 L Street and the building next to it, 423-425 L Street. The landlord took back the building at 421 L Street and now runs his own used furniture store there, calling the store ["The Original L Street Furniture"] (perhaps because it is in the building where the store first opened). This is the building that was recently painted green. However, the original L Street Furniture store owner is still in business in the building at 423 L Street. That store is still called L Street Furniture, although there is no sign identifying it as such -- contributing to confusion as to which store is which and owned by whom. There is some "bad blood" between the two owners, if you talk to either side. (Perhaps you can get the facts straightened out.) Previously, 421 L Street was the home of "B-Y's Furniture & General Sales" (proven by a 1989-08-19 receipt). One source says "B-Y" was a play on "A-Z" instead of the owner's names. Supposedly, B-Y's goes back to 1964.	+ Until around June ["2007"], L Street Furniture occupied two buildings, 421 L Street and the building next to it, 423-425 L Street. The landlord took back the building at 421 L Street and now runs his own used furniture store there, calling the store ["The Original L Street Furniture"] (perhaps because it is in the building where the store first opened). This is the building that was recently painted green. However, the original L Street Furniture store owner is still in business in the building at 423 L Street. That store is still called L Street Furniture, although there is no sign identifying it as such -- contributing to confusion as to which store is which and owned by whom. There is some "bad blood" between the two owners, if you talk to either side. (Perhaps you can get the facts straightened out.) Previously, 421 L Street was the home of "B-Y's Furniture & General Sales" (proven by a ["1989"]-08-19 receipt). One source says "B-Y" was a play on "A-Z" instead of the owner's names. Supposedly, B-Y's goes back to 1964.

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- ''2008-07-04 17:21:06'' [[nbsp]] There are actually two stores owned by different owners doing business as L Street Furniture in two building that are right next to each other. It's confusing! This wiki page was started when there was one owner and one store called L Street Furniture occupying both buildings. The comment above refers to the store at 421 L St. which has a sign identifying it as The Original L Street Furniture. This, however, is a new store with a new owner. There is a wiki page started for that store called L Street Original. Comments regarding that store should probably be made on that wiki page not this one. All of the previous comments on this page refer to the actual original owner of L Street furniture who now does business in the building to north, 423 L Street. The contact info and data at the top of this page should refer to only the store at 423 L Street as well. --["Users/Bean"]	+ ''2008-07-04 17:21:06'' [[nbsp]] There are actually two stores owned by different owners doing business as L Street Furniture in two building that are right next to each other. It's confusing! This wiki page was started when there was one owner and one store called L Street Furniture occupying both buildings. The comment above refers to the store at 421 L St. which has a sign identifying it as The Original L Street Furniture. This, however, is a new store with a new owner. There is a wiki page started for that store called ["L Street Original"]. Comments regarding that store should probably be made on that wiki page not this one. All of the previous comments on this page refer to the actual original owner of L Street furniture who now does business in the building to north, 423 L Street. The contact info and data at the top of this page should refer to only the store at 423 L Street as well. --["Users/Bean"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-08-01 11:57:15'' [[nbsp]] **NOT RECOMMENDED***...........THE OWNWER DOES NOT KEEP HIS WORD, HE KEPT ME WAITING FOR MY STUFF......HIGH PRICES ON THE OTHER HAND, GOOD LUCK IF YOU DECIDE TO BUY FROM HERE....GO BETTER TO WOODLAND 2ND HAND STORES. --["Users/rgamboa"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-07-04 17:21:06'' [[nbsp]] There are actually two stores owned by different owners doing business as L Street Furniture in two building that are right next to each other. It's confusing! This wiki page was started when there was one owner and one store called L Street Furniture occupying both buildings. The comment above refers to the store at 421 L St. which has a sign identifying it as The Original L Street Furniture. This, however, is a new store with a new owner. There is a wiki page started for that store called L Street Original. Comments regarding that store should probably be made on that wiki page not this one. All of the previous comments on this page refer to the actual original owner of L Street furniture who now does business in the building to north, 423 L Street. The contact info and data at the top of this page should refer to only the store at 423 L Street as well. --["Users/Bean"]

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- Until around June 2007, L Street Furniture occupied two buildings, 421 L Street and the building next to it, 423-425 L Street. The landlord took back the building at 421 L Street and is now doing business as ["L Street Original"]. The original L Street Furniture store is now just in the one building at 423-425 L Street. There is some "bad blood" between them, if you talk to either side. (Perhaps you can get the facts straightened out.) Previously, 421 L Street was the home of "B-Y's Furniture & General Sales" (proven by a 1989-08-19 receipt). One source says "B-Y" was a play on "A-Z" instead of the owner's names. Supposedly, B-Y's goes back to 1964.	+ Until around June 2007, L Street Furniture occupied two buildings, 421 L Street and the building next to it, 423-425 L Street. The landlord took back the building at 421 L Street and now runs his own used furniture store there, calling the store ["The Original L Street Furniture"] (perhaps because it is in the building where the store first opened). This is the building that was recently painted green. However, the original L Street Furniture store owner is still in business in the building at 423 L Street. That store is still called L Street Furniture, although there is no sign identifying it as such -- contributing to confusion as to which store is which and owned by whom. There is some "bad blood" between the two owners, if you talk to either side. (Perhaps you can get the facts straightened out.) Previously, 421 L Street was the home of "B-Y's Furniture & General Sales" (proven by a 1989-08-19 receipt). One source says "B-Y" was a play on "A-Z" instead of the owner's names. Supposedly, B-Y's goes back to 1964.

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WilyFerret — 2008-06-30 20:59:58

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- '''L Street Furniture''' is a furniture/antique dealer that has a wonderful, ever-changing collection of furniture, antiques, and knick-knacks the owner discovers at estate and garage sales. Some of the furniture are high quality antiques and are priced accordingly -- this is not entirely a thrift store -- while others are less expensive. L Street Furniture's charm consists in its apparent disorganization; items precariously stacked from floor to ceiling, some merchandise recently acquired not yet price tagged (bring one of these to the attention of a cashier or the owner, and, if you're willing to bargain,...you may just get yourself a great deal)	+ '''L Street Furniture''' is a furniture/antique dealer that has a wonderful, ever-changing collection of furniture, antiques, and knick-knacks the owner discovers at estate and garage sales. Some of the furniture are high quality antiques and are priced accordingly -- this is not entirely a thrift store -- while others are less expensive. L Street Furniture's charm consists in its apparent disorganization; items precariously stacked from floor to ceiling, some merchandise recently acquired not yet price tagged (bring one of these to the attention of a cashier or the owner, and, if you're willing to bargain,...you may just get yourself a great deal). Also, note, the disorganization is only apparent. There is a general underlying logic to the layout: office chairs are found with office chairs, desks with desks, lamps with lamps, sometimes hidden under the odd tapestry or feather boa.

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WilyFerret — 2008-06-30 20:54:51

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- '''L Street Furniture''' is a furniture/antique dealer that has a hodge-podge of furniture, findings, and knick-knackery culled from estate sales. Some of the furniture are high quality antiques and are priced accordingly -- this is not a thrift store -- while others are inexpensive items. Part of the charm of the store is that the interior is very disorganized; items precariously stacked from floor to ceiling, most items lacking price tags... They also sell new mattresses and offer same day delivery.	+ '''L Street Furniture''' is a furniture/antique dealer that has a wonderful, ever-changing collection of furniture, antiques, and knick-knacks the owner discovers at estate and garage sales. Some of the furniture are high quality antiques and are priced accordingly -- this is not entirely a thrift store -- while others are less expensive. L Street Furniture's charm consists in its apparent disorganization; items precariously stacked from floor to ceiling, some merchandise recently acquired not yet price tagged (bring one of these to the attention of a cashier or the owner, and, if you're willing to bargain,...you may just get yourself a great deal) + New mattresses are also for sale and L Street Furniture will deliver one to your abode the same day.
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- Recently under new ownership, prices appear to be negotiable, so ask if you are interested in an item. If you are looking for easy, inexpensive, new furniture made of cardboard, head to ["Ikea"], but if you are looking to poke around in a store that is one of the last of it's kind, head on down to L Street, guaranteed you'll at least be entertained.	+ If you are looking to poke around in a store that is one of the best thrift store/used furniture stores in the Central Valley, head on down to L Street Furniture--you'll have a great time "window shopping" all through the vast space inside chock full of the odd, the bizarre and just great deals.

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bandgeek — 2008-06-30 20:50:27

has new phone number

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bandgeek — 2008-06-30 17:09:39

new owner - old comments about owner N/A; sign is up.

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- The owner (which?) is a unique character, which means some people like him, others don't. He (who?) is politically incorrect. That said, he has a reputation of being utterly fair and equitable in business dealings with all customers. Prices appear to be somewhat negotiable, so ask if you are interested in an item. If you are looking for easy, inexpensive, new furniture made of cardboard, head to ["Ikea"], but if you are looking to poke around in a store that is one of the last of it's kind, head on down to L Street, guaranteed you'll at least be entertained.	+ Recently under new ownership, prices appear to be negotiable, so ask if you are interested in an item. If you are looking for easy, inexpensive, new furniture made of cardboard, head to ["Ikea"], but if you are looking to poke around in a store that is one of the last of it's kind, head on down to L Street, guaranteed you'll at least be entertained.
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bandgeek — 2008-06-30 17:05:59

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	+ ------ + ''2008-06-30 18:05:59'' [[nbsp]] Apparently, L Street Furniture was sold 6 months ago and it has changed dramatically. The old owner still has a shop next door, but the green building is newly owned and is much better. I am a student and wasn't prepared to pay the full asking price for some of the items I wanted (a table and chairs, a cool trunk, etc.) and he was very willing to come down to a price I was comfortable with. I had a good experience and would highly recommend this store to anyone looking for an interesting piece of furniture for way less than you would pay in the store! Plus, it's such a great idea to reuse old furniture instead of letting it go to the landfill and take up space when it's perfectly good. One man's trash is another man's treasure! --["Users/bandgeek"]

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PenguiN42 — 2008-06-07 19:43:31

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curio — 2008-02-27 10:07:25

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- 2/18/2008: This is the REAL history of the two buildings and owners: Ron Holmberg first opened 'L St. Furniture' in the smaller of the two buildings (almost 20 years ago, and yes it was called B-Y's by previous owners - the one now painted green, '421 L St.'). Several years ago Holmberg started leasing the larger building '423-425 L. St.' from it's long time owners, the Mason family, who used to own and run the print shop formerly located there. Due to the opening of IKEA in West Sacramento a few years ago, Holmberg and his store fell on hard times. As a result of poor business dealings, Holmberg 'lost' the smaller, original building, to Dan Dowling, of Dowling Properties, who 'purchased' the building from Ron Holmberg. - - Dowling now calls his used furniture store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dowling has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron Holmberg out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own more than 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open only on occasional Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Holmberg at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily). - - Ron Holmberg is losing the lease on the large building, due to not being able to pay rent to the Masons. Within the year the local Davis SPCA Thrift Store will be taking over the entire '423-425 L St.' location, after remodelling and cleaning is done. Already 3 large rooms that used to house pianos and furniture and nick-nacks are empty. - - Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't expect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. But do go and look at the few treasures that are left while you can. - - Businesses come and go in this town, but in the end, the whole story has a very sad ending.

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Bean — 2008-02-24 22:02:29

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- Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't expect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. But do go and look at the few treasures that are left while you can. The woman that works there Mondays and Tuesdays doing EBay for Ron will give you a good price on items! Though be forwarned, she sometimes has a 'biting tounge'.	+ Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't expect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. But do go and look at the few treasures that are left while you can.
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Bean — 2008-02-24 21:36:40

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- ''2006-09-20 22:20:26'' [[nbsp]] Must be some misunderstanding with the SPCA bookshelf incident. I've worked at the store for several years and the owner did not and would not purchase something at the SPCA or any other thrift store for resale at the furniture store. --["CafeWoeuf"] - ------

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curio — 2008-02-19 14:20:55

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- Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dowling has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron Holmberg out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own more than 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open only on occasional Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Holmberg at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).	+ Dowling now calls his used furniture store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dowling has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron Holmberg out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own more than 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open only on occasional Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Holmberg at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).

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curio — 2008-02-19 14:20:13

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- Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dowling has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron Holmberg out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own morethan 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open only on occasional Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Holmberg at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).	+ Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dowling has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron Holmberg out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own more than 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open only on occasional Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Holmberg at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).
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- Ron Holmberg is losing the lease on the large building, and within the year the local Davis SPCA Thrift Store will be taking over the entire '423-425 L St.' location, after remodelling and cleaning is done. Already 3 large rooms that used to house pianos and furniture and nick-nacks are empty.	+ Ron Holmberg is losing the lease on the large building, due to not being able to pay rent to the Masons. Within the year the local Davis SPCA Thrift Store will be taking over the entire '423-425 L St.' location, after remodelling and cleaning is done. Already 3 large rooms that used to house pianos and furniture and nick-nacks are empty.

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curio — 2008-02-19 14:17:13

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- Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dowling has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron Holmberg out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own almost 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open on Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Holmberg at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).	+ Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dowling has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron Holmberg out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own morethan 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open only on occasional Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Holmberg at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).

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curio — 2008-02-19 14:15:29

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- 2/18/2008: This is the REAL history of the two buildings and owners: Ron Holmberg first opened 'L St. Furniture' in the smaller of the two buildings (almost 20 years ago, and yes it was called B-Y's by previous owners - the one now painted green, '421 L St.'). Several years ago Ron started leasing the larger building '423-425 L. St.' from it's long time owners, the Mason family, who used to own and run the print shop formerly located there. Due to the opening of IKEA in West Sacramento a few years ago, Ron and his store fell on hard times. As a result of poor business dealings, Ron 'lost' the smaller, original building, to Dan Dowling, of Dowling Properties, who 'purchased' the building from Ron Holmberg.	+ 2/18/2008: This is the REAL history of the two buildings and owners: Ron Holmberg first opened 'L St. Furniture' in the smaller of the two buildings (almost 20 years ago, and yes it was called B-Y's by previous owners - the one now painted green, '421 L St.'). Several years ago Holmberg started leasing the larger building '423-425 L. St.' from it's long time owners, the Mason family, who used to own and run the print shop formerly located there. Due to the opening of IKEA in West Sacramento a few years ago, Holmberg and his store fell on hard times. As a result of poor business dealings, Holmberg 'lost' the smaller, original building, to Dan Dowling, of Dowling Properties, who 'purchased' the building from Ron Holmberg.
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- Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dan has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own almost 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open on Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Ron at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).	+ Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dowling has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron Holmberg out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own almost 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open on Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Holmberg at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).

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curio — 2008-02-19 13:02:57

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- Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dan has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron out of business'. Think about it...when your worth 40 million dollars, and own almost 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open on Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Ron at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).	+ Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, but not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character (Dan has been heard by many people saying his goal is ..'to put Ron out of business'. Think about it...when your worth over 40 million dollars, and own almost 50 rental properties in town, why would you want a 'junk store' that you open on Saturdays IF you feel like it....with everything being purchased at garage sales and off-the-street? Ron at least bought things from auction houses and estate sales primarily).

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curio — 2008-02-19 13:01:26

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- 2/18/2008: This is the REAL history of the two buildings and owners: Ron Holmberg first opened 'L St. Furniture' in the smaller of the two buildings (almost 20 years ago, and yes it was called B-Y's by previous owners - the one now painted green, '421 L St.'). Several years ago Ron started leasing the larger building '423-425 L. St.' from it's long time owners, the Mason family, who used to own and run the print shop formerly located there. Due to the opening of IKEA in West Sacramento, Ron and his store fell on hard times. As a result of poor business dealings, Ron 'lost' the smaller, original building, to Dan Dowling, of Dowling Properties, who 'purchased' the building from Ron Holmberg.	+ 2/18/2008: This is the REAL history of the two buildings and owners: Ron Holmberg first opened 'L St. Furniture' in the smaller of the two buildings (almost 20 years ago, and yes it was called B-Y's by previous owners - the one now painted green, '421 L St.'). Several years ago Ron started leasing the larger building '423-425 L. St.' from it's long time owners, the Mason family, who used to own and run the print shop formerly located there. Due to the opening of IKEA in West Sacramento a few years ago, Ron and his store fell on hard times. As a result of poor business dealings, Ron 'lost' the smaller, original building, to Dan Dowling, of Dowling Properties, who 'purchased' the building from Ron Holmberg.

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curio — 2008-02-19 13:00:28

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curio — 2008-02-19 12:59:34

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- Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't expect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. But do go and look at the few treasures that are left while you can. The woman that works there Mondays and Tuesdays for Ron will give you a good price on items! Though be forwarned, she sometimes has a 'biting tounge'.	+ Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't expect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. But do go and look at the few treasures that are left while you can. The woman that works there Mondays and Tuesdays doing EBay for Ron will give you a good price on items! Though be forwarned, she sometimes has a 'biting tounge'.

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curio — 2008-02-19 12:58:53

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- Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't expect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. The whole story has a very sad ending.	+ Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't expect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. But do go and look at the few treasures that are left while you can. The woman that works there Mondays and Tuesdays for Ron will give you a good price on items! Though be forwarned, she sometimes has a 'biting tounge'. + + Businesses come and go in this town, but in the end, the whole story has a very sad ending.

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curio — 2008-02-19 12:51:20

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curio — 2008-02-19 12:48:16

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curio — 2008-02-19 12:46:39

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curio — 2008-02-19 12:42:50

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- Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't excpect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. The whole story has a very sad ending.	+ Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't expect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. The whole story has a very sad ending.

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	+ + 2/18/2008: This is the REAL history of the two buildings and owners: Ron Holmberg first opened 'L St. Furniture' in the smaller of the two buildings (almost 20 years ago, and yes it was called B-Y's by previous owners), the one now painted green, '421 L St.'. Several years ago he started leasing the larger building '423-425 L. St.' from it's long time owners, the family who used to own and run the print shop formerly located there. Due to the opening of IKEA in West Sacramento, the store/owner fell on hard times. As a result of poor business dealings, he lost the smaller, original building to Dan Dowling, of Dowling Properties, who 'purchased' the building from Ron Holmberg. Dowling now calls his used furnitures store 'L St. Original', NOT because it is the original business, but because it is the original building - legal, not quite ethical because it is so misleading. There is bad blood between the two of them due to 'competition' of the two stores and past disagreements...now both owners are of questionable character. + Ron Holmberg is losing the lease on the large building, and within the year the local Davis SPCA Thrift Store will be taking over the entire '423-425 L St.' location, after remodelling and cleaning is done. Already 3 large rooms that used to house pianos and furniture and nick-nacks are empty. + Davis is seeing the end of an icon. But don't excpect any going-out-of-business sales. Ron would rather pay and take things to the dump (like all those old broken pianos) than sell them. The whole story has a very sad ending. + +

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-20 23:07:52'' [[nbsp]] I've always liked this place; they often have some genuinely bizarre stuff for sale. Once they had what appeared to be an old secure telephone booth (very thick metal-lined, sound insulated walls & doors) for sale. The owner has always been nice to me; once when I bought something and was a few dollars short, he gave it to me anyway and let me come in a few days later with the rest of the cash. --["Users/nobodyinparticular"]

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SteveDavison — 2007-12-20 17:58:25

Some brave soul should interview each owner...

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- '''L Street Furniture''' is a furniture/antique dealer that has a hodge-podge of furniture, findings, and knick-knackery culled from estate sales. Some of the furniture are high quality antiques and are priced accordingly -- this is not a thrift store -- while others are inexpensive items. Part of the charm of the store is that the interior is very disorganized; items precariously stacked from floor to ceiling, most items lacking price tags... They also sell new mattresses and offer same day delievery.	+ '''L Street Furniture''' is a furniture/antique dealer that has a hodge-podge of furniture, findings, and knick-knackery culled from estate sales. Some of the furniture are high quality antiques and are priced accordingly -- this is not a thrift store -- while others are inexpensive items. Part of the charm of the store is that the interior is very disorganized; items precariously stacked from floor to ceiling, most items lacking price tags... They also sell new mattresses and offer same day delivery.
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- The owner is a unique character, which means some people like him, others don't. He is politically incorrect. That said, he has a reputation of being utterly fair and equitable in business dealings with all customers. Prices appear to be somewhat negotiable, so ask if you are interested in an item. If you are looking for easy, inexpensive, new furniture made of cardboard, head to Ikea, but if you are looking to poke around in a store that is one of the last of it's kind, head on down to L Street, guaranteed you'll at least be entertained.	+ The owner (which?) is a unique character, which means some people like him, others don't. He (who?) is politically incorrect. That said, he has a reputation of being utterly fair and equitable in business dealings with all customers. Prices appear to be somewhat negotiable, so ask if you are interested in an item. If you are looking for easy, inexpensive, new furniture made of cardboard, head to ["Ikea"], but if you are looking to poke around in a store that is one of the last of it's kind, head on down to L Street, guaranteed you'll at least be entertained.
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- Until about June 2007, L Street Furniture occupied two buildings, 421 L Street and the building next to it, 423-425 L Street. The building at 421 L Street was sold and is now a separate business, managed by a different owner. The original L Street Furniture store is now just in the one building at 423-425 L Street. Previously, 421 L Street was the home of "B-Y's Furniture & General Sales" (proven by a 1989-08-19 receipt). One source says "B-Y" was a play on "A-Z" instead of the owner's names. Supposedly, B-Y's goes back to 1964. There is no sign identifying either business.	+ Until around June 2007, L Street Furniture occupied two buildings, 421 L Street and the building next to it, 423-425 L Street. The landlord took back the building at 421 L Street and is now doing business as ["L Street Original"]. The original L Street Furniture store is now just in the one building at 423-425 L Street. There is some "bad blood" between them, if you talk to either side. (Perhaps you can get the facts straightened out.) Previously, 421 L Street was the home of "B-Y's Furniture & General Sales" (proven by a 1989-08-19 receipt). One source says "B-Y" was a play on "A-Z" instead of the owner's names. Supposedly, B-Y's goes back to 1964. There is no sign identifying either business.
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- ''2005-03-14 08:38:13'' [[nbsp]] My experience is that things typically cost 5x what you might expect them to here. You also get a sense they sell a lot of things they got for free or nearly free. Many things still have university propery numbers on them! --["JaimeRaba"]	+ ''2005-03-14 08:38:13'' [[nbsp]] My experience is that things typically cost 5x what you might expect them to here. You also get a sense they sell a lot of things they got for free or nearly free. Many things still have university property numbers on them! --["JaimeRaba"]
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- ''2005-09-22 16:53:56'' [[nbsp]] I'm pretty sure its actually cheaper to buy new funiture than to buy used from this store. --["ChekOunkomol"]	+ ''2005-09-22 16:53:56'' [[nbsp]] I'm pretty sure its actually cheaper to buy new furniture than to buy used from this store. --["ChekOunkomol"]

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- ''2007-11-11 10:58:58'' [[nbsp]] All the beat up "antique" (mostly a code for junk) is overpriced but... they sell new mattresses for really reasonable prices, unless you like paying $500 for a single mattress elsewhere and deliver it. If you are a student, I think you would prefer a $170 mattress for a year and food for a couple of months rather than the $500 model? --["Users/LouisM"]	+ ''2007-11-11 10:58:58'' [[nbsp]] All the beat up "antique" (mostly a code for junk) is overpriced but... they sell new mattresses for really reasonable prices, unless you like paying $500 for a single mattress elsewhere. Plus L street will deliver it. If you are a student, I think you would prefer a $170 mattress for a year and food for a couple of months rather than the $500 model? --["Users/LouisM"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-11 10:58:58'' [[nbsp]] All the beat up "antique" (mostly a code for junk) is overpriced but... they sell new mattresses for really reasonable prices, unless you like paying $500 for a single mattress elsewhere and deliver it. If you are a student, I think you would prefer a $170 mattress for a year and food for a couple of months rather than the $500 model? --["Users/LouisM"]

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JasonAller — 2007-10-26 20:52:43

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JabberWokky — 2007-10-26 06:22:35

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JasonAller — 2007-10-25 19:01:11

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viviancute — 2007-10-12 11:24:28

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	+ ------ + ''2007-10-12 12:24:28'' [[nbsp]] I went to this store to get a dining set, and I did not know anything about price and furniture stuff. I end up got it because it was very nice. And my friend came over to apt. and took a look, and she had exactly same dining set--she got it from Wal Mart ($100) and of course it was "new", and she was so suprise because I told her--I paid the dining set about $120. + + Actually I got a lot of stuff over there in one day--probably he did not give right prices, and I thought I can save money with shopping from that store. For God Sake...... + + The guy (furniture owner) was totally cheat me. If you all complaint he is rude guy--I agree about that. I will not recommed this place to people that I know. --["Users/viviancute"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-09-18 10:37:27'' [[nbsp]] I see a lot of negative comments about the organization of the store and the character of the owner, Ron. My response is: No, the store is not organized and yes, Ron is a character. Don't go to L Street expecting an Ikea experience. It's the perfect place to go when you want to look around and then haggle for your purchase. The store is one of a dying breed. Take advantage to go and check it out before this one is gone too. + --["Users/kgordon"]

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kgordon — 2007-09-18 09:30:52

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GeoffJohnson — 2007-08-18 11:23:26

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DukeMcAdow — 2007-08-18 11:01:44

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Brians — 2007-08-03 14:33:41

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	+ ------ + ''2007-08-03 15:33:41'' [[nbsp]] Wow i would of loved to shop there but owner is very rude. I hate leaving bad reviews for places but i am in shock how rude this person was the rest of my day was just off sorry but i have to be honest. Lots of stuff to look at but i can't see myself giving money to this guy --["Users/Brians"]

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dickjones — 2007-07-11 12:07:45

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	+ ------ + ''2007-07-11 13:07:45'' [[nbsp]] This store is a mess and the owner is a big jerk very very very rude guy prices are way way over priced big time if i were you i would be careful and look and please note the owner is a very rude person --["Users/dickjones"]

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- ''2007-03-12 12:01:53'' [[nbsp]] Ihave purchased a few pieces from this place and have loved all of them. The owner was very reasonable with me and did let me negotiate the price. I can see where people would be put off by his personality but I though he was really cool and I always go back to the store. This store has by far the largest selection of chairs that you can find in the area. I have recommended this store to many people. --["MaijaMangrum"]	+ ''2007-03-12 12:01:53'' [[nbsp]] I have purchased a few pieces from this place and have loved all of them. The owner was very reasonable with me and did let me negotiate the price. I can see where people would be put off by his personality but I thought he was really cool and I always go back to the store. This store has by far the largest selection of chairs that you can find in the area. I have recommended L st. to many people. --["MaijaMangrum"]

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- ''2006-08-26 11:14:53'' [[nbsp]] In my experience the owner does come on pretty strong with women customers. He gave me the once-over and made jokes and suggestive comments which I could have done without. I just wanted to buy a chair. --["LynnWharton"] - ------

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- The owner is a unique character, which means some people like him, others despise him. He is politically incorrect, making it clear through jokes and comments that he sees women as sexually attractive, even if they just walked in to buy a chair. If that's something you can't tolerate, you might not like shopping here. If you don't mind an (apparently harmless) "dirty old man", or can see it as a complement, then it won't be a problem. He does have women employees, and has a reputation of being utterly fair and equitable in business dealings regardless of sex.	+ The owner is a unique character, which means some people like him, others don't. He is politically incorrect. That said, he has a reputation of being utterly fair and equitable in business dealings with all customers. Prices appear to be somewhat negotiable, so ask if you are interested in an item.

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JabberWokky — 2006-12-06 07:32:35

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	+ ------ + ''2006-12-06 06:27:51'' [[nbsp]] I worked off and on at the store over the last few years, and understand some of the misunderstandings quoted here. The owner, Ron, is a very intelligient and eclectic individual. He has been in business here for over 20 years (this website's date is incorrect) and knows his craft. He has clients all over the country who seek out his advice and merchandise. Every new employee has tried to clean and organize this store to no avail. It never has been or will be an Ethan Allen. All prices are negotiable, you just have to ask. Price tags fall off and people actually switch them. Ron's personality is 'unique' and his comments to women I admit can come across 'not pc'. Put him in his place if it puts you off. He is truly a man of good will. You would be grumpy and sarcastic some days too if you had to move a piano all by yourself up to a second floor apartment. Give the place a chance - it's one of the last of it's kind, maybe the only one of it's kind. --["MonicaBallyurban"]

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	+ ------ + ''2006-10-02 20:28:44'' [[nbsp]] I went here and I bumped into a mirror hanging from a string. Almost got crushed by the thing, but a pair of deer horns saved me. --["AtyNguyen"]

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	+ ------ + ''2006-09-20 23:04:04'' [[nbsp]] Must be some misunderstanding with the SPCA bookshelf incident. I've worked at the store for several years and the owner did not and would not purchase something at the SPCA or any other thrift store for resale at the furniture store. --["CafeWoeuf"]

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CafeWoeuf — 2006-09-20 21:20:26

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	+ ------ + ''2006-09-20 22:20:26'' [[nbsp]] Must be some misunderstanding with the SPCA bookshelf incident. I've worked at the store for several years and the owner did not and would not purchase something at the SPCA or any other thrift store for resale at the furniture store. --["CafeWoeuf"]

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KarlMogel — 2006-08-26 11:56:44

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	+ * The point about the shelf was that he ''did'' buy something at a thrift store and resell it for more, although the vast majority of his stuff is bought at auctions. The shelf had just been unloaded from their truck. Given the owner's tendency to find strange and interesting things, this store could be a lot better it things got fixed, weren't smashed up and crammed together, and prices reflected whether something was a cheap item versus an antique. I haven't observed the sexism that is being described here, though it does not surprise me in the least. - ["KarlMogel" KJM]

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LynnWharton — 2006-08-26 10:14:53

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	+ ------ + ''2006-08-26 11:14:53'' [[nbsp]] In my experience the owner does come on pretty strong with women customers. He gave me the once-over and made jokes and suggestive comments which I could have done without. I just wanted to buy a chair. --["LynnWharton"]

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GeorgeReeves — 2006-08-22 08:50:09

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	+ ------ + ''2006-08-22 09:50:09'' [[nbsp]] Here are my comments: THE GOOD: This store is fabulous. It is interesting and strange. You may get lost for hours. THE BAD: The owner of the store is a sexist pig. He looks every woman over as if she were meat. The other men that work there foster the same attitude and find nothing wrong with it. I personally think that is the most repulsive thing about the place, the rest is business. Don't whine. Now on to THE UGLY: Aside from his patriarchal attitude, he is one of the MOST FAIR business persons I ever met. The women that work for him (bless them, how do they do it?) will also negotiate on prices if you actually treat them humanely. Beware you 'milk-carton and board' people, this IS NOT a thrift store. It is a funiture store. The owner buys things at auctions and sells them to the public. He doesn't buy things from local thrift stores and sell them at his shop for more, though local Davis students frequently buy things cheaply and sell them to him. --["GeorgeReeves"]

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	+ * It really wasn't his fault that the SPCA sold it to him when they had promised it to you. Blame the SPCA. As to his pricing, he obviously has a system that works for him. I don't think it's unusual for this sort of place to run by it's own rules based on what has worked for the last 20 years. --["grumpyoldgeek"]

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- Word to the wise. Be careful what you buy here. While I must admit this place is cool, the owner overcharges (understatement) for his items. Some things in there are actually worth a lot of money - being legitimate antiques. This I feel he has a right to charge a lot for. But a lot of things in there are just regular items or trash - in this respect, the owner is insane. I have talked with him over this, and tried to give him some advice. Unfortunately, he tries to ratrionalize why he overcharges for his vast junk collection. I've told him he should charge fairly - for what the item is worth (or less).	+ Word to the wise. Be careful what you buy here. While I must admit this place is cool, the owner overcharges (understatement) for his items. Some things in there are actually worth a lot of money - being legitimate antiques. This I feel he has a right to charge a lot for. But a lot of things in there are just regular items or trash - in this respect, the owner is insane. I have talked with him over this, and tried to give him some advice. Unfortunately, he tries to rationalize why he overcharges for his vast junk collection. I've told him he should charge fairly - for what the item is worth (or less).

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- So check this out. I put a tall bookshelf on hold at the SPCA. It was an awesome deal considering what it was - it was $14 dollars, and everyhting outside was half off that day, so it was really $7 dollars.Then the dude from L St. furniture buys it out from under me and sells it at his business for ""WAY"" more than it's worth. I was so flaming mad about that. He totally rips people off.	+ So check this out. I put a tall bookshelf on hold at the SPCA. It was an awesome deal considering what it was - it was $14 dollars, and everyhting outside was half off that day, so it was really $7 dollars.Then the dude from L St. furniture buys it out from under me and sells it at his business for '''WAY''' more than it's worth. I was so flaming mad about that. He totally rips people off.

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- - This place is f***ing crazy! It is a little junk shop of horrors. There are some really cool and unique things in here, but most of them are trashed because a) the owner just buys them off of vendors or regular people and doesn't do anything to fix them up b) the owner leaves it out in the rain c) did I mention that the owner doesn't do anything to fix them up?	+ ------ + "2006-08-3 20:30:00" [[nbsp]] This place is f***ing crazy! It is a little junk shop of horrors. There are some really cool and unique things in here, but most of them are trashed because a) the owner just buys them off of vendors or regular people and doesn't do anything to fix them up b) the owner leaves it out in the rain c) did I mention that the owner doesn't do anything to fix them up?

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	+ + This place is f***ing crazy! It is a little junk shop of horrors. There are some really cool and unique things in here, but most of them are trashed because a) the owner just buys them off of vendors or regular people and doesn't do anything to fix them up b) the owner leaves it out in the rain c) did I mention that the owner doesn't do anything to fix them up? + Seriously, the man has a lot of genuine antiques, regular stuff you could get for cheap at IKEA, and just flat out garbage - and he charges so much for all of it. + + So check this out. I put a tall bookshelf on hold at the SPCA. It was an awesome deal considering what it was - it was $14 dollars, and everyhting outside was half off that day, so it was really $7 dollars.Then the dude from L St. furniture buys it out from under me and sells it at his business for ""WAY"" more than it's worth. I was so flaming mad about that. He totally rips people off. + + Word to the wise. Be careful what you buy here. While I must admit this place is cool, the owner overcharges (understatement) for his items. Some things in there are actually worth a lot of money - being legitimate antiques. This I feel he has a right to charge a lot for. But a lot of things in there are just regular items or trash - in this respect, the owner is insane. I have talked with him over this, and tried to give him some advice. Unfortunately, he tries to ratrionalize why he overcharges for his vast junk collection. I've told him he should charge fairly - for what the item is worth (or less). + + Regardless, I love places like this because they are a scavenger's delight! Happy pickins' and be cautious. ["ArielaHaro"]

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KarlMogel — 2006-03-15 15:18:41

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- [[Comments]] - ''2005-03-14 08:38:13'' [[nbsp]] My experience is that things typically cost 5x what you might expect them to here. You also get a sense they sell a lot of things they got for free or nearly free. Many things still have university propery numbers on them! --["JaimeRaba"]	+ [[Comments]] ''2005-03-14 08:38:13'' [[nbsp]] My experience is that things typically cost 5x what you might expect them to here. You also get a sense they sell a lot of things they got for free or nearly free. Many things still have university propery numbers on them! --["JaimeRaba"]
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	+ ------ + ''2006-03-15 16:18:41'' [[nbsp]] This store is very interesting and can have unique items that you will not find anywhere else, and the selection is always changing. I bought a curved leather-inlay coffee table with dropleaf ends for $75 here, which I thought was a deal, considering. That said, many items are laughingly overpriced. Consistency is an issue. The space is cluttered, many items are smashed, and they ought to hire students to clean the place up and/or fix up some of the furniture. They also leave nice stuff outside in the rain, so check your items for water damage! I browse through every now and then because the selection is always changing. --["KarlMogel"]

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GrumpyoldGeek — 2006-03-14 16:49:27

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	+ * My company has a microscope with a university property number on it. We also have a receipt from the Bargain Barn for the microscope. It seems that UCD is a little less than diligent about scraping them off. --["GrumpyoldGeek"]

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GrumpyoldGeek — 2006-03-14 16:43:23

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- ''2006-03-14 13:43:52'' [[nbsp]] The owner's rudeness must be taken with a grain of salt. The first time I visited the store, my visit was less than cordial. Subsequently, I've had nothing but good experiences. I got an adjustable lab stool for $40 dollars that would have costed $200 plus shipping. I've traded folding tables back and forth as my business needs have changed and Saturday I had a very pleasant discussion with the owner about collectables and Davis personalities. If you had an unpleasant experience, I urge you to try again, as the owner can be a very interesting and helpful if you catch him at a good time. --["GrumpyoldGeek"]	+ ''2006-03-14 13:43:52'' [[nbsp]] The owner's rudeness must be taken with a grain of salt. The first time I visited the store, it was less than cordial. Subsequently, I've had nothing but good experiences. I got an adjustable lab stool for $40 dollars that would have costed $200 plus shipping. I've traded folding tables back and forth as my business needs have changed and Saturday I had a very pleasant discussion with the owner about collectables and Davis personalities. If you had an unpleasant experience, I urge you to try again, as the owner can be a very interesting and helpful if you catch him at a good time. --["GrumpyoldGeek"]

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GrumpyoldGeek — 2006-03-14 12:44:33

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- ''2006-03-14 13:43:52'' [[nbsp]] The owner's rudeness must be taken with a grain of salt. The first time I visited the store, my visit was less than cordial. Subsequently, I've had nothing but good experiences. I got an adjustable lab stool for $40 dollars that would have costed $200 plus shipping. I've traded folding tables back and forth as my business needs have changed and Saturday I had a very pleasant discussion with the owner about collectables and Davis personalities. If you had an unpleasant experience, I urge you to try again, as the owner can be a very interesting and helpful person. --["GrumpyoldGeek"]	+ ''2006-03-14 13:43:52'' [[nbsp]] The owner's rudeness must be taken with a grain of salt. The first time I visited the store, my visit was less than cordial. Subsequently, I've had nothing but good experiences. I got an adjustable lab stool for $40 dollars that would have costed $200 plus shipping. I've traded folding tables back and forth as my business needs have changed and Saturday I had a very pleasant discussion with the owner about collectables and Davis personalities. If you had an unpleasant experience, I urge you to try again, as the owner can be a very interesting and helpful if you catch him at a good time. --["GrumpyoldGeek"]

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GrumpyoldGeek — 2006-03-14 12:43:52

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	+ ------ + ''2006-03-14 13:43:52'' [[nbsp]] The owner's rudeness must be taken with a grain of salt. The first time I visited the store, my visit was less than cordial. Subsequently, I've had nothing but good experiences. I got an adjustable lab stool for $40 dollars that would have costed $200 plus shipping. I've traded folding tables back and forth as my business needs have changed and Saturday I had a very pleasant discussion with the owner about collectables and Davis personalities. If you had an unpleasant experience, I urge you to try again, as the owner can be a very interesting and helpful person. --["GrumpyoldGeek"]

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SharonFarnsworth — 2006-03-14 10:04:39

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	+ ------ + ''2006-03-14 11:04:39'' [[nbsp]] The merchandise, even the low-end stuff you can find at any thrift shop, is grotesquely overpriced. And the guy who runs the place is rude and unpleasant. I would recommend shopping elsewhere. --["SharonFarnsworth"]

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SteveDavison — 2006-02-15 09:49:47

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- \|\|421-425 ["L Street"]\|\| - \|\|(between 4th and ["5th Street" 5th] Streets)\|\|	+ \|\|421-425 ["L Street"] (between 4th and ["5th Street" 5th] Streets)\|\|
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	+ This furniture/antique dealer has a hodge-podge of furniture, findings, and knick-knackery culled from estate sales - same day delivery on purchases.
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- '''L Street Furniture''' is a used furniture dealer in Davis for the past 41 years, previously as "B-Y Antiques" (the original owner named it as a play on A-to-Z). After being sold and the name changed, ''L Street Furniture'' expanded and today occupies three additional spaces within the block, backing up to ["Sojourner Truth Garden"] apartments. There is no sign identifying the business, and the old CAP Printing sign still graces a portion of the business. ''L Street'' offers a hodge-podge of furniture, findings, and knick-knackery culled from estate sales - same day delivery on purchases.	+ === History === + Previously, 421 L Street was the home of "B-Y's Furniture & General Sales" (proven by a 1989-08-19 receipt). One source says "B-Y" was a play on "A-Z" instead of the owner's names. Supposedly, B-Y's goes back to 1964. L Street Furniture bought the adjacent places and today occupies three additional spaces within the block, backing up to ["Sojourner Truth Garden"] apartments. There is no sign identifying the business, and the old ["CAP Printing"] sign still graces a portion of the business.
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- ------ - ''2005-03-14 08:38:13'' [[nbsp]] My experience is that things typically cost 5x what you might expect them to here. You also get a sense they sell a lot of things they got for free or nearly free. Many things still have university propery numbers on them! --["JaimeRaba"]	+ ''2005-03-14 08:38:13'' [[nbsp]] My experience is that things typically cost 5x what you might expect them to here. You also get a sense they sell a lot of things they got for free or nearly free. Many things still have university propery numbers on them! --["JaimeRaba"]
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- ''2005-11-09 16:59:21'' [[nbsp]] I would not recommend this place to anyone...over priced, disorganized and rude! --["MyaBrn"]	+ ''2005-11-09 16:59:21'' [[nbsp]] I would not recommend this place to anyone... over priced, disorganized and rude! --["MyaBrn"]

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DukeForeal — 2006-02-06 08:51:21

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	+ ------ + ''2006-02-06 09:51:21'' [[nbsp]] It's no Wal-Mart, which would explain most of the previous complaints. L Street is a completely different, unique, & understated store. Rare furniture on top of cheap, dorm clutter (if that's what you want). Not many stores like this left in the country. Highly recommended! --["DukeForeal"]