The Wizard of oz

We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto. But the Land of Oz found its way to the Pacific Northwest.

Last Fall, a couple from Bungendore, Australia, visited our Troutdale showroom on First Friday. Seeing furniture that would fit their home perfectly, they made notes. Upon arriving home, they checked www.amishwbf.com on the Internet than contacted us by email, jayandcarol@amishwbf.com. The world economy was doing its roller coaster ride, the Australian dollar included. They chose to purchase from Amish Workbench Furniture, saving money, even with shipping from the Northwest, customs and taxes in Australia. Emails filled cyberspace as arrangements were made to complete the transaction.

First to arrive at the Tualatin facility was the dining room furniture. Following came the living room pieces. A local moving company, who has and international division, packed it into a sea worthy shipping container. And its journey had begun to Bungendore, New South Wales, Australia.

Margaret Coaldrake and her husband Gary Tamsitt have a daughter at the University of Washington. On their most recent visit to see her, they stopped at the Tualatin showroom to see where it all started, and to meet us. The weather was more than typical rain. But that didn’t bother them. They agreed to an interview. While visiting with us, serendipity called: the international shipping company, to let them know the ship would sail on Good Friday, arriving in Australia in early May.

Besides saving money, we learned Australia doesn’t have an abundance of wood for furniture production. Second, to buy furniture for one room to match furniture in the adjoining room, isn’t possible. Margaret was thrilled her two rooms were going to be the same style – Mission. Third, they were impressed with the quality of our product. Simply the best, not the most expensive.