MUSTARD SEED UPHOLSTERY

I went to Mustard Seed upholstery because it was within 2 miles of my home. I also was intrigued by the only other review currently posted about this company. The review was over-the-top horrible. I figured it couldn't be that bad so I visited the shop. I found owner Randy Johnson to be very friendly. The shop is somewhat cluttered but I could tell whoever worked there knew what they were doing. The work in progress looked very professional. I spent about 30 minutes visiting with Randy explaining what I wanted and listening to his side of the story related to the bad review. I decided to take my chances. He quoted me a price of $200 with a $100 deposit required. I told him I was in no hurry and asked him to call me when he completed the job. To be honest, I had several projects going on in my house and I forgot about the cushion...for almost three months! During that time, Randy didn't call (which would have reminded me of the cushion). Looking back, I think he should have / could have called, letting me know he was running behind or something. But honestly, it really didn't make that much of a difference to me. Still, I feel like that bit of unprofessionalism keeps me from giving him an "A". I went by his shop toward the end of March and found it closed during what I would consider "regular business hours." I called his cell phone and he informed me was indeed working on my cushion and apologized for the delay. He stated the cushion would be ready "next week." When I dropped by the following week, the cushion wasn't finished, but Randy promised he would have it completed "tomorrow." I returned the next day and--as promised--the cushion was ready. Randy did a fantastic job! I'm assuming that my order was a small order compared to others in his shop and it just slipped through the cracks. He apologized again taking so long. The workmanship was very good; the cushion looked like something I would have purchased at Pier 1 or similar store. I am VERY pleased with my purchase. My advice would be to NOT tell Randy "I'm in no hurry." Other than that, I would use him again if I had a similar project. If you use him, be sure to let him know you have a deadline--if that's the case.

BE ADVISED, DO NOT USE THIS GUY! He took my "deposit" of 700.00 in January and I had to take him to small claims court to get my couch finished and back on April 13, 2012. He is deceptive, and unethical. He waited until my husband was out of town, then harrassed me (with my children) by calling 18 times in one day, after he knew I was filing a claim. I had to get the sheriffs involved when he showed up at my house at 8PM. Then when I wouldn't answer the door on the advice of the sheriffs office, he then continued to call and circle my house, pulling in and out of my driveway until they arrived. SAVE YOURSELF TIME AND MONEY AND FIND SOMEONE ELSE! HE IS WHY I JOINED ANGIE'S LIST!!!!!