Hi, I am also a first time buyer in Romania (Greenfields). Over the last few days, a big TV company *** has been badgering me to pay over 11K in euros to furnish a one bedroom flat. The another cold call came from Furniture Direct Worldwide who said they would do the job for under 7K in euros. But, as you say, they dont accept credit cards. I have asked them for references (as they say they supply all the big estate agents), and they say they will come back with something. However, I am feeling distinctly uneasy and would really value all the help I can get in this matter.
As I keep pointing out to both sellers, furniture in Romania should be cheap compaired to the UK. I had a recent flat furnished in Greenwich, and it cost less than £2500.00 (and it was certainly not naff quality).