How Our Reclaimed Wood Furniture Company Measures Up to Big Corporations
June 3, 2013 · oldbarnstar · 1 min read
At Old Barn Star, we pride ourselves in quality, Amish made reclaimed wood furniture. In our modern market, it can be difficult for smaller, mom and pop shops to compete with larger corporations, so you may wonder how we succeed without sacrificing the individual touch we instill into every piece of furniture. The answer is in our attention to detail and excellent customer service. A recent Huffington Post article put the spotlight on Decatur, Georgia’s Intown Ace Hardware for its ability to survive, and even flourish, as Home Depot set up shop a mere two miles away from it. Intown is a small business in every sense of the word, which sells products comparable to the big box store. After Home Depot came into town, co-owner Dave Jones decided to differentiate his store by showcasing the diversity and quality his store offers and refocused his energy on the customer. From their colorful wrapping paper, large garden center, and excellent customer service, Intown is still the go-to-place for hardware goods in Decatur today.

It’s the little things that earned Intown Ace Hardware the distinction of “Coolest Ace on the Planet.” We understand that need for destination at Old Barn Star. Every piece of reclaimed barnwood furniture we produce has the personal care and personality of a single craftsman. That’s probably why our family-owned business is so popular. Our beautiful, custom-made reclaimed wood furniture pieces retain that old value: quality service that makes people happy. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, connect with us on Pinterest, and follow our Live Feed for more Old Barn Star news.
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