[cschin4]

I think "quality" is overrated. I buy based on what will serve my needs. Sometimes a cheaper version is more than adequate of whatever it is. And, I don't want to get locked into keeping something "forever" because I paid alot of money for it. Most of the time, things get out of date, you just want something new, etc. So, I really don't see the reason to buy the top of the line stuff because chances are I will want to move on to something else down the road anyway.
As for good furniture. I just buy what I like and what feels comfortable. I have found that cheap sofas are often not very comfortable. So, I did spend a little more for our present sofa. But, I was not going to over spend either.