When customers spot an expensive item that catches their eye, the most common response is to ignore it reluctantly. But how far would you go to snag it without breaking the bank? After a $350 HomeGoods Gothic throne chair captured this California-based woman’s heart, she showed that initiative and kindness can pay off.
The video features TikTok creator Nikki (@nikkitalktictok) wandering through her local HomeGoods.
“Guys, I’m shaking right now. I’m at HomeGoods, and there’s a chair here that I want. It was over $500,” she tells over 318,000 views. “It’s now on clearance for $350. I think I’m gonna try to get them down another $100.”
Then, she turns the camera to unveil the chair that has her smitten. “Look how beautiful it is,” the content creator says, revealing the viral Gothic Throne Chair: a tall, black, ornate chair with a wingback. As soon as she sits in it, she falls deeper in love with it. “It’s mine,” she proclaims.
“I’m trying to find someone who works here,” she states. During her search for an employee, Nikki stumbles into one.
“Hi. There’s a chair back there, and it’s in the clearance section. Do you know if in time, it’s gonna go down more, or is that the ending price for it?” she asks politely to the worker off-camera.” I can show you which one it is.”
The worker responds, “I don’t know. I can check with the manager.” Shortly thereafter, a manager named Merbot gets involved. Throughout the interaction, Nikki is friendly and kind. “Do you have a TJX card?” Merbot asks. “No, I don’t. If I sign up for a TJX card, is it cheaper?” Nikki replies. “It’s gonna give you a lot cheaper,” the manager says. “ 10% is gonna be like, $35 off.”
Did she get the chair?
However, Nikki didn’t even have to barter or sign up, according to her overlay text.
“I’m gonna go ahead and give you a $100 discount,” the manager says. “I will reduce the price. But it’s good to sign so you can get that hundred. Do you have your ID?”
Agreeing, the content creator follows the manager to the cash register, where she applies for the card and successfully obtains the chair. “Thank you so much. You made me so happy,” she says with a smile. “We got it.” Afterward, the employees load the chair onto a cart and push it outside for her brother to pick up. Eventually, it’s all strapped in to the back of his truck and ready to go.
Unfortunately, Nikki did encounter an obstacle during delivery. “So, we got it home. There’s just one problem: it won’t fit down the hallway,” she says, standing in her living room. “We’re gonna have to take out my windows and put it through the window.”
What did viewers think of the HomeGoods discount?
Viewers were divided in the comments section on whether Nikki received a good deal. Many applauded her for scoring $100 off the chair of her dreams.
“World’s best negotiator! Well done,” one viewer praised.
“Love it. You never know unless you ask. And with kindness,” another stated.
“Wait, I didn’t know you can bargain at TJ Maxx,” a third said.
Meanwhile, others were not as thrilled, believing she was tricked into signing up for a credit card by the HomeGoods manager.
“Shouldn’t sign up for the TJ card. its a credit card you don’t want. not worth the $100 discount,” one commenter remarked.
“They always have to try to scam you with the credit card. I hope you got approved because if you don’t, your credit score goes down. Also if you’re not gonna use it, you should cancel it,” second echoed.
How the TJX card works
According to HomeGoods’ website, this is a rewards credit card that earns 5% back in rewards when used at any HomeGoods location or family store, with no annual fee. When a customer signs up, they will receive 10% off their first in-store item. Other perks include free shipping offers, entering a sweepstakes to win a $100 gift card, and access to digital rewards within 2 days of purchase. Since viewers worried about Nikki’s credit score being affected by applying, customers can check through prequalify. This allows customers to see if they are eligible without hurting their credit score. From there, they can decide to accept the credit card.
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The Mary Sue reached out to Nikki via TikTok comment and direct message as well as HomeGoods via press email.
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