Crate & Barrel vs. Pottery Barn

Original post by leeleelee

Sep 22, 2004 09:38 AM

Does anyone have any experiences with either of these stores (as far as registering or just purchasing off of someone else's registry)? I'm contemplating both as my 2nd place to register. The other will most likely be Fortunoff's (or Macy's). Very confused! Any other suggestions are also welcome!

Thanks!!

FTS Posted: Sep 22, 2004 03:29 PM

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I recently had a very bad experience with my Fortunoff registry and ended up canceling it, so I would not recommend that store. I know that is not the norm though.... lots of people love it, which is why I was so surprised and disappointed with all the problems. Feel free to FM me for more info.

chicagogal Posted: Sep 22, 2004 03:57 PM

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I love both stores and seriously considered using them. I think the PB has a little bit higher quality stuff but nor as much choice. Crate and barrell has everything...small kitchen appliances, cookware that PB might not have.

PerfectPair05 Posted: Sep 22, 2004 08:36 PM

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I've had good experiences with both. No reason why you can't register in both stores.

FoxHollowbride0617 Posted: Sep 22, 2004 08:40 PM

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We went with Crate and Barrel and we loved it

DebMaher Posted: Sep 22, 2004 08:50 PM

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I like C+B style more and our house is filled with stuff from them BUT on a practical note realize that any returns or gift certs you get to PB can als obe used at Hold Everything and Williams Sonoma whereas C+B is only at C+B/

leeleelee Posted: Sep 23, 2004 08:01 PM

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Thanks for your responses everyone...that actually did help a lot even though it was very mixed!
I am still not sure which one, but I definitely can't do both because we're probably registering @ Fortunoff's also, so I'd really like to keep it to just two registries..
Thanks again!

LuvMyMichael Posted: Sep 23, 2004 09:52 PM

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My vote is Crate & Barrel

DanaMZ Posted: Dec 27, 2005 08:03 PM

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Bump.

Is it true that C7B's glassware breaks very easily? I registered for all of my glassware there

aliwnec10 Posted: Dec 27, 2005 08:11 PM

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Posted by DanaMZ

Bump.

Is it true that C7B's glassware breaks very easily? I registered for all of my glassware there

All my dishes and glassware are from C&B and i've had them for a year. No problems so far!

Salason626 Posted: Dec 27, 2005 08:37 PM

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I did both (plus fortunoff). they're really for different things. i did C&B for fun kitchen stuff and pottery barn for entertaining and decorational stuff.

ETA good experience with both!

Goldi1021 Posted: Dec 27, 2005 08:42 PM

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Im thinking that pottery barn has more things that are decorative than functional. If you are looking to choose from a varied selection of practical things, I'd go to C and B.

johnsae Posted: Dec 27, 2005 08:44 PM

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I like Pottery Barn...we are registered there. I had bought a piece of furniture frm Crate & Barrell a few years ago and it was damaged.

DanaMZ Posted: Dec 27, 2005 08:55 PM

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Posted by aliwnec10

Posted by DanaMZ

Bump.

Is it true that C7B's glassware breaks very easily? I registered for all of my glassware there

All my dishes and glassware are from C&B and i've had them for a year. No problems so far!

Thanks. I am just thinking that maybe we should have gone with the less expensive machine made as opposed to blown glass.

LBride Posted: Dec 28, 2005 12:10 AM

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I'm registered at Crate and Barrel and Fortunoff.... almost everyone has gotten us things off of Crate and barrel and everything has been great!

IMO Macy's home dept is not that reliable, I've gone there several times with my mom to get forks, plates, etc. and boxes were opened or items were missing.

MissyB Posted: Dec 28, 2005 12:12 AM

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I chose Pottery Barn. I have heard from a few people that C&B's stuff (especially glassware) breaks easily.

I am also registered at Macy's. More locations, prices are great for everyone because of the sales.

EvenEdan Posted: Dec 28, 2005 12:17 AM

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I registered at Fortunoff and Pottery Barn. I love PB's stuff so it was the obvious choice for me, but I will say I found the registry to be kind of a pain in the but t. They are forever discontinuing things so you really have to stay on top of it. I did put the 10% registry completion coupon to good use though, I bought an armoire, two nightstands, a headboard and a TV stand and saved a ton of money!

SuzBride Posted: Dec 28, 2005 08:11 AM

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I registered at PB - there are no C&Bs near me so honestly I had no desire to register there. Plus I am obsessed with PB - esp. the furniture (and I plan to add a bunch of stuff right before the wedding and use the 10% after-wedding discount to buy it )

soon2bmrsdunn Posted: Dec 28, 2005 08:17 AM

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I didn't register at either but if yu are going to go with Fortunoff or Macy's (I'd go with Fortunoff. JMO) I would register at Pottery Barn. They have the accessories that the other store won't have. Anything you can register at Fortunoff for you can probably also register at Crate & Barrel for.

Preshy7 Posted: Dec 28, 2005 08:35 AM

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c&b has more to choose from and some less expensive options

i chose there and target

petunia77 Posted: Dec 28, 2005 09:49 AM

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my best friend registered at pottery barn two years ago and all she did was complain that everything kept getting discontinued! on the other hand, their linens are soooo pretty...