J J.
Yelp
As someone who has been to Avery Lane over the years, I feel it has gone downhill as they have expanded.
I think when it first started, the employees were friendlier and prices were more reasonable. The quality of the consignment furniture is still outstanding. However, as it has grown, the prices have become way too expensive and the customer service has declined significantly.
I see in some of the other reviews, there is some acrimony over the owner and other employees. I understand how the owner can come off in a certain negative light to some individuals. However, in my brief interactions, she had never been impolite or rude. Her employees, however, have been less helpful over the years - that much, I can attest to.
Sometimes, when companies start to get a taste of success and growth, they lose sight of what made them great - i.e., the simple things: good prices, kind customer service, and quality products/services.
They get greedy and lose their footing, so to speak. I think as individual humans, we do the same thing. But in my opinion, that's the most important time to re-ground oneself and stick with the principles that drove your success. In Avery Lane's case, it was quality consignment furniture at a good price with great customer service.
In my opinion, as Avery Lane has grown, they have lost some of that original appeal. And, since there are plenty of other consignment stores in the area that deliver quality consignment furniture with better prices/service, it's just easier to shop elsewhere.