What Do You Do When a Company Owes You a Couch?

The answer is complicated (but not impossible).

Every product is independently selected by editors. If you buy something through our links, New York may earn an affiliate commission. If you've been left out of pocket by a company, there are some things you can do.    Photo-Illustration: The Strategist;Photos: Getty Images   What Do You Do When a Company Owes You a Couch?   We generally expect shopping to follow a linear path: see the thing, pay for the thing, receive the thing. But what happens when that doesn't go to plan? Our writer Lauren Ro noticed that several companies in the past few months have struggled to keep products in-stock (Snowe), gone radio silent (Birchbox), filed for bankruptcy (Morphe), or left a lot of angry buyers without the couches they'd already paid for (Interior Define). So she spoke with a bankruptcy law specialist and a consumer advocacy expert so you can know your rights, the steps to take, and just how much of your money you can hope to get back. If you find yourself in a similar situation, it's complicated, but there are ways to navigate it. Deal of the Day   1. This Is the Best Deal We've Ever Seen on the Toniebox Cut back on screen time without inciting total chaos. What's New on the Strategist My Week With AI-Powered Winter Gloves A famously cold person tests smart heated gloves in subzero windchill, a bomb cyclone, and a (relatively) mild walk to the grocery store. By Jessica Silvester 9 of the Very Best Woks For your stir-fries, fried rice, stews, braises, and even popcorn. By Emma Wartzman And It's on Sale, Too Farberware Complete Portable Countertop Dishwasher An unfussy countertop dishwasher that saved food editor Alyse Whitney from constantly hand-washing bowls and cutlery. It's now 25 percent off. The 6 Very Best Turntables Listening to vinyl doesn't have to be intimidating — these expert-recommended turntables will help you get started. By Jordan Bowman 45 Nice-Looking Things to Put Plants on (Including Some Actual Plant Stands) Once you place a plant on it, it's instantly transformed. By The Editors The 11 Very Best Mom Jeans These aren't your mom's mom jeans. By Ambar Pardilla For All Seasons Linenspa All Season Down Alternative Comforter Our best-in-class affordable comforter will see you through this unpredictable transition into spring — and it's machine-washable. The 14 Very Best Wool Socks Whether you're out hiking, heading to the office, or lounging at home. By Katherine Gillespie The 21 Very Best Duvet Covers From luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options. By Lauren Ro Strategist Approved Peace Out Blemish Balm Cleanser This cleanser is a gritty balm, not a gel or foam, and helped one writer's maskne within a week. This Serum Fixed My Friend's Rosacea Weeks Before Her Wedding Naturium's azelaic acid saved the day. By Rio Viera-Newton The 9 Very Best Flat Irons Including the ones Beyoncé and Michelle Obama depend on for sleek hair. By Dominique Pariso Our Editors Love Monroe Sleeper Sofa It might come from Pottery Barn's Teen range, but this budget-friendly twin sleeper would work just as well in an adult living room. The 8 Very Best Nail Clippers Whether you're looking for nail clippers for babies or toenail clippers for the thickest of nails. By Arielle Avila The Only Gift Guide for a 2-Year-Old You'll Ever Need According to child psychologists, discerning parents, and toy historians. By Liza Corsillo 32 Pieces of Wall Art From Black Artists Update your prints with sassy oranges, real housewives, and FKA Twigs as Mary Magdalene. By Dominique Pariso and Sanibel Chai And It's On Sale, Too Everlane Original Cheeky Jean These Everlane jeans fulfill senior writer Liza Corsillo's "ultimate denim dream," and are down to $30 from $100 in select sizes. 11 of the Very Best Chef's Knives Finding one you feel comfortable holding and using for all your meals is vital to your efficiency and success as a cook. By Emma Wartzman What Alyson Stoner Can't Live Without "Anything that can help me complete laundry as quickly as possible, I'm open to trying." By Alyson Stoner as told to Kitty Guo The 11 Very Best Play Mats for Babies and Kids All look just as good in the nursery as they do in the living room. By Lauren Ro Read More From the Strategist unsubscribe   |   privacy notice   |   update preferences This email was sent to aymentanaze.news@blogger.com. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get this newsletter in your inbox. View this email in your browser. You received this email because you have a subscription to New York. Reach the right online audience with us For advertising information on email newsletters, please contact AdOps@nymag.com Vox Media, LLC 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2023, All rights reserved