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Seven Day Starting Sunday, April 28th at 9:30 am, Classic Home Furnishings will be holding a Tax Relief Sale and we want YOU to be our special guest! Be sure to bring this letter with you to this SEVEN-DAY PREFERRED CUSTOMER EVENT. It is your ticket to some of the best prices of the year!
RECEIVE UP TO 50% OFF!!** plus… FREE discount = to SALES TAX!* AND A FREE GIFT CARD from Chili’s, Red Lobster, or Olive Garden just for stopping by!*** During this special event, we will have a large selection of sofas, sleep sofas, sectionals, reclining sofas, leather furniture, classically-designed chairs, our famous LA-Z-BOY recliners and more…all available in hundreds of looks, fabrics, and styles. Plus, we have great savings on a wide selection of tables, lamps, rugs, and accessories!
The TAX RELIEF SALE is SEVEN DAYS ONLY! Sunday, April 28th - Sunday, May 5th Our TAX RELIEF SALE gives you access to bigger savings than ever! Bring this letter with you and SAVE an EXTRA $400 on the Lancer Leather Recliner!!! There has never been a better time to own the comfort, elegance, and unmatched reliability of LA-Z-BOY home furnishings, Kincaid, Pulaski and Bassett bedroom and dining room furniture, plus Symbol Bedding. Come join us for this incredible sale and save on the furniture you’ve always dreamed of owning!
SEE YOU THERE!
Graham MorrowOwner, Classic Home Furnishings
STARTS SUNDAY APRIL 28th ENDS SUNDAY, MAY 5th
*Price of furniture is reduced with an equal amount of tax that would have been applied originally. Does not apply to previous purchases. Red dot items excluded.**50% off on special items. Some items discounted between 25-50%. ***Customer must present certificate to receive gift card. Each card worth $10.00 at Chili’s, Red Lobster or Olive Garden. One per customer. Quantities are limited. ****Interest-free months based on amount of purchase.
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