re: WSJ: Sofas made much worse now

People don't buy with enough consideration for how they will use something. If you're going to sit on something daily, you should buy something that is higher quality. It's a no brainer. Something like a coffee table or a TV stand, you can spend less on and get something that will hold up because you're not putting strain on it. I still have a particle board TV stand in a guest room that is in perfect condition after 20 years.

I would not ever consider buying a couch from a local retailer that has no customer reviews. I would likely buy from Room and Board, Lovesac, or another one of these companies who has a ton of reviews that support the longevity of the products.