You Don’t Need to Leave Toronto to Buy These 3 Big Ticket Items

Toronto has some of the best shopping in North America. However, we don’t have to tell you that there is a lack of big box stores in the downtown core.

If we need something at Ikea or Costco, Torontonians will typically save it for the weekend and drive “just a bit” outside of the city. If we live in the heart of the downtown area, there is also usually a car, truck or van rental involved.

Of course, once we get there, we realize that everyone in the GTA had the same idea. The store is a madhouse and we can’t believe that this is how we chose to spend our weekend.

Are these big-box stores all they’re cracked up to be? No, not really. Can you save your weekend and your money by buying these big-ticket items somewhere else? Yes, you can!

Especially these three items.

Garage Doors and Garage Door Openers

Contrary to what you may think, you can buy custom garage doors in Toronto without even having to leave your home. You can start right now by clicking that link to build the perfect door online.

You can also book an at-home consultation and meet with a Dodds garage door expert to assess your needs and your budget, completely free of charge. Big hardware and home improvement stores offer these types of visits for a fee. They will waive that fee if you end up buying from them.

So, you’re likely going to get a better door and better service by shopping online through a specialized garage door company.

Beds and Mattresses

The current bed-in-a-box craze has made buying a bed from a retail store nearly obsolete.

You can now have a bed or memory foam mattress delivered directly to your home, for a few hundred dollars less than you would pay in a retail store. You’re also not compromising quality, as these mattresses are extremely well-reviewed online.

If you’re even thinking about driving all the way outside the city to buy your next bed or mattress, look online first.

Home Furnishings

The online home furnishing market is also flourishing.

People are really getting a lot of value for their money by shopping at online stores like Wayfair. Savvy online shoppers can pick out name brand and high-end furniture or décor items for far less than they would pay in major department stores.

These items are also delivered right to your home, so there is no need to stand in line or fight for a parking space. Wayfair also has a 30-day return policy, as long as the item is in good condition, or wasn’t a clearance item.

As you can see, there is really no need to lose an entire weekend day travelling outside of the city to get what you need. You can get amazing garage doors, mattresses or home furnishings through your laptop or phone from the comfort of your own home.

… Long line-ups and angry people in the parking lot not included!