Garden furniture out of stock at John Lewis?

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I’ve found the perfect garden dining table and chairs set online at John Lewis but it’s out of stock. I have then started to look at other types they sell and most of them are out of stock as well! Is that a lockdown thing and they’ll have more available next month or are JL in trouble?

It’s still early for garden things. Maybe give customer service a call to see when it will be in? Or just keep checking every few days

It's an import problem. Look on the BBC website from a week or so ago and there's an article about how much more expensive the containers are to come over from China.

I think it may be a combination of lockdown and the time of year. Spring is here and people are anticipating being able to see people in private gardens in the next couple of weeks.

Not sure what you're looking for but we've just got this lovely set from Lazy Susan - arrived last week.

www.lazysusanfurniture.co.uk/all-furniture/6-seater-garden-furniture/6-seater-rectangular/4441/sophia-table-antique-bronze-6-seater-set/

Just gone in to get the link to paste and it's saying pre-order for delivery Mid-May which def makes me think it's lockdown and the anticipation of summer!

JL seems to have massive issues with stock. This has been going on for a while, including most of last year.

That’s very nice, @sidsgranny. Garden furniture is a tough one, I always think. There isn’t much I like but that’s nice.

No. Its is Brexit and lockdown combined. It has been in the news that very little is available. Demand is outstripping supply.

Lots of my local garden centres have already complete sold out. We went to 5 different places last week! Have found some availability online though x

www.chessingtongardencentre.co.uk/index.php/outdoor-living/garden-furniture.html

@GCAcademic

JL seems to have massive issues with stock. This has been going on for a while, including most of last year.

@GCAcademic I agree. They were having issues before Brexit supply issues which have no doubt exacerbated existing problems.

I think there might be pent up demand for garden furniture from last year. Last summer was our first as homeowners and we were after some garden recliners all year, only managed to get some last month as they were all out of stock. I've been looking at greenhouses and sheds and there seems to be less stock of those about too.

It’s not just JL it’s everywhere. I managed to get some from Argos but it was a real struggle

Lots of delays on imports at the moment but garden furniture was probably not scheduled for delivery until Easter anyway.

What set were you looking at? Maybe we can suggest an alternative.

@AllTheCakes

What set were you looking at? Maybe we can suggest an alternative.

Thank you-it’s this one!

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-alora-4-seater-garden-dining-table-chairs-set-brown-grey/p238066423

It’s something I’ve noticed with different things which is due to problems with imports to the UK. Dyson don’t know when they’ll be restocking the airwrap, Aldi are delaying some special buys as they can’t get them in time. Then a lot of shops aren’t open so people are going online more to the same retailers.

Try Neptune or Westminster. Their garden stuff is lovely.

More on the shortage here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56357221

Must admit after trying to get planters for my garden last summer and couldn't I got in early this year and ordered my garden set in January . It's now gone up in price but currently saying Out of stock .

@jaundicedoutlook

Try Neptune or Westminster. Their garden stuff is lovely.

Lovely, but well above my budget, sadly .

That JL one I found was perfect!

This any good: www.oldrids.co.uk/monaco-4-seater-round-garden-dining-set-oak/p34392?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6-nQ67y_7wIVJu_tCh1cJQe6EAQYASABEgJqFPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or I’ve just received my parasol from these guys (slightly earlier than indicated)
A bit more expensive though
www.whitestores.co.uk/zebrano-4-seat-rattan-dining-set-1-05m-round-table.html

[quote Procrastatron]This any good: www.oldrids.co.uk/monaco-4-seater-round-garden-dining-set-oak/p34392?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6-nQ67y_7wIVJu_tCh1cJQe6EAQYASABEgJqFPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds[/quote]
That’s nice! The chair cushions are lighter than the JL ones which might be unwise with kids, but it’s definitely in the right price bracket-thank you! 16 week delivery wait is better than totally out of stock, as well!

This looks very similar and cheaper too, but another out of stock https://www.laura-james.co.uk/products/4-seater-rattan-round-dining-table-chair-set-grey-garden-furniture-outdoor

OP, those waterproof cushions tend to be indestructible and bleach friendly. Well mine are (different brand) at least!

It's to do with shipping and it's affecting supplies everywhere.

We got some lovely teak garden furniture from the local auction place recently- all bidding online at the moment but was loads cheaper than it would have been new so might be worth looking at second hand to get you through this year at least (can always resell it and get new when it’s back in stock).