Missouri Woman Swears to Never Walk into Restoration Hardware Outlet After Seeing a $7000 Rug: ‘That Means the Original Price was $12000
Missouri Woman Shocked by $7,000 ‘Sale’ Rug at Restoration Hardware Outlet
A Missouri woman has vowed never to enter a Restoration Hardware Outlet again after spotting a “silk” rug priced at $7,000 on sale. The shopper, who shared her disbelief online, noted that “that means the original price was $12,000”—a figure she found absurd even for a luxury home goods retailer.
The incident highlights the growing disconnect between high-end outlet pricing and consumer expectations. While outlets are traditionally seen as discount destinations, Restoration Hardware’s outlet strategy often retains premium price tags. The woman’s viral reaction underscores several points:
- Perception vs. Reality: Shoppers expect outlet prices to be fractions of original costs, not thousands of dollars.
- Luxury Branding: Even “silk” rugs—a material that can justify high costs—don’t align with outlet bargain hunting.
- Consumer Backlash: The story reflects broader frustrations with inflated “original” prices used to make sale prices seem reasonable.
The woman’s pledge to avoid the store entirely echoes a sentiment shared by many: when outlet “deals” still cost a small fortune, the allure of discount shopping vanishes. As she put it, “I will never walk into that store again.” The rug remains on the floor, a $7,000 reminder that not all sales are created equal.