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One bad carpet after a night of heavy drinking? Could be worse. A LOT worse.

My husband and I bought a few carpets from Rugman while drunk at 2 a.m. in our bare apartment. Two of the rugs turned out to be keepers, we love them. Gorgeous colors and patterns and thick wool pile. One we had to return because we hadn't measured and it was too big for any room in the house. We thought about keeping it as some kind of installation, with its blue ripples and folds and the way it crept up the walls it was kind of like having the sea in a room. Anyway, there are some kinks in the Rugman system (one rug was mysteriously delayed for four months, then appeared out of nowhere; a refund check was drawn on a Canadian bank and we were charged fees to deposit it). But overall I was pleased with the low prices and high quality. I would do it all again.

I ordered a rug several years ago from Rugman via Ebay. I got a great rug at a great price and fairly swift shipping.

Rugman.com has Really good prices on Ebay! I can't decide which rug to get!

To be sure there are some rather suspect online rug stores out there. I got one from Hazaad.com and have been quite pleased with it. Shipping was prompt and the rug is well made. My girlfriend now refuses to wear shoes in my apartment she likes the feel of it so much.

I have about six small rugs from rugman.com. I recommend them, but with a few reservations. They are NOT the place to shop if you are looking for top of the line rugs. They offerings are in the low to medium range as far as quality goes. However, their prices are very low for what they offer, so it balances out. I recommend their clearance section and would also suggest getting on their mailing list, as they often send out coupons. They're great if you need something to fill a space quickly and cheaply, but thery're not the place to buy an investment quality rug.

I've bought several rugs from Rugman.com and I've been very happy with them. I bought a few rugs about 4 years ago and they were not the best quality, but serviceable. Just recently I needed two large rugs and with a seventeen-month-old toddler, I didn't want to invest in something expensive. It had to be able to take a little spilt milk and cheerios now and again. I bought two gorgeous 6 x 9' rugs with underpads for $1000. They look great, my son loves them and I've received compliments from everyone who's seen them. Related, I rec'd a 10% off coupon with my last purchase (good through 4/30/2006) so if you're thinking about purchasing drop me a line and I'll send you the coupon code.

I'm sorry to rain on anyone's parade, but as I looed at these rugs and some cheaper ones at a cheap store we all know and love, I was wondering if there is any certification in the rug industry that child labor wasnt used to make the rugs? I will likely buy what my wallet can spare, but I figured a bit more info couldnt hurt. Any ideas?

I'm sorry to rain on anyone's parade, but as I looked at these rugs and some cheaper ones at a cheap store we all know and love, I was wondering if there is any certification in the rug industry that child labor wasnt used to make the rugs? I will likely buy what my wallet can spare, but I figured a bit more info couldnt hurt. Any ideas?

I have just recently purchased a rug from rugman.com as well, and I looove it! I totally get the walking barefoot thing - these rugs are beautiful and comfy! I got my certificate of authenticity and payed a really great price too - need to get more I think!

Neela, the site does give information about country of origini -some of their rugs, at least in the modern section, were made in China. Not that there aren't problems elsewhere, but the poor regulatory environment there is leading me to avoid buying products made there unless I can't help it (e.g., try to find an umbrella not made in China!)

Well, you could always buy a Brigg umbrella. Quality (and first world manufacturing, in regard to the umbrella) costs an awful lot these days.

I'm laughing. Here in Toronto, walk a block and you'll find a Persian/Asian carpet importer. OK, maybe not every block, but darn close. It tickles my funny bone to see someone here capitalizing on that set of niche connections to sell NorAm wide. Usually, we're fighting to either get or fight off imports from the US, depending on what it is. :) This time the shoe is on the other foot. Yaaaaaaaaaayyyy!!!!

www.rugman.com is headquartered in Markham, a Toronto suburb and the Buffalo PO box is maintained to receive US correspondence. That's why the returned payment check ("cheque") came from a Canadian bank.

We ordered a flatweave rug from rugman and we're happy with it. Ours was in the $300 range. It has a lived-in look and has imperfections in both the weaving and the coloring. However, because this rug is old we expected this quality and in fact wanted this look- it contrasts nicely with our modern furniture. The flatweave is a thinner rug and somewhat scratchy (but feels soft on the feet)- it is not super fluffy like the hand knotted rugs. The color was also fairly accurate based on the pictures. The rug also seemed clean and doesn't smell funky. Our rug is from Iran- clearly there is some element of the unknown when purchasing an imported product like this so I can understand being hesitant. Rugman service was good- they were fast and sent us information about caring for the rug a 10% discount coupon for the next order. My husband's parents have also ordered more expensive, hand knotted rugs from rugman with success.

Neela,
Rugmark provides certification that rugs were produced without child labor:

http://www.rugmark.org/home.php