I think Gala P makes some good points. Another is that some of us are only renting, will only be here a number of years for this spell for family reasons, and that impacts on what we buy.
Here in the Valle d'Aosta there is some solid wood furniture which I'd love to have. The walnut table and chairs in a local window are gorgeous and solidly tactile, but the price..! I wouldn't argue that it isn't good value but some of us have limited income and I'd agree with the poster above who expressed scepticism about 'good stuff at good prices'.
I make do with local handicrafts: wooden bowls, chopping boards, small carvings... as my nod to the local economy (apart from the wine, that is!).
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