I live in Chicago and had ordered a Pali crib & changing table from Lazar's in Lincolnwood. However, when I called to have them deliver the crib, they told me that they had mistakenly sold mine to someone else, and that it was no longer available. Well, hell hath no fury like a new mom scorned -- especially one that already had taken delivery of the matching changing table!
I called the Pali distributor in the Chicago suburbs, and got the name of a store in Wisconsin that carried everything and was happy to take my credit card by phone. They shipped me the crib within two days (for less in S&H than Lazar's was charging for delivery), and at a price about $65 less. I think it was Baby's Best Buys in Brookfield [(262) 789-1961]. They were incredibly nice and efficient.
In terms of quality, I can't say enough about Pali. The furniture looks beautiful, is very sturdy, and the finish on the wood is handling my son's banging very well. We are very happy with this stuff and would definitely buy it again (although, not from Lazar's!).
- Jodi
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