Wayfair joins cluster of furniture outlets in Chandler

• Higher-end furniture stores are getting into the game, offering big discounts on returned items with minor scratches or defects.

State of play: Wayfair joins Crate & Barrel and Restoration Hardware in launching outlets in shuttered big box stores on Chandler Boulevard near Loop 101.

• Wayfair replaced Conn's HomePlus, Crate & Barrel took over a former Bed, Bath & Beyond store and Restoration Hardware's outlet used to be an OfficeMax.

The latest: Wayfair opened to much fanfare last Friday, promising 50% off everything in the store, every day.

Zoom out: Crate & Barrel and RH offer similar daily discounts, but given that their starting prices are much steeper than Wayfair's, expect to pay more at these stores.

Pro tip: Give a thorough once over to any item before you buy. There's usually a reason it ended up at an outlet, and while a small dent might be worth the big price cut, it's better to know about any issues before you bring it home.