Kitchen Cabinet Bids: the Nickel and Dime Game
Friday, November 30th, 2007In my experience the following is a common scenario:
Katy Kitchen is ready for a remodel. She heads out for a day of planning and decision-making.
Stop #1 is a warehouse home-improvement store. Katy spends an hour with a kitchen designer and comes away with a price estimate for her cabinets and counters.
Stop #2 is a small, locally owned kitchen and bath showroom. Katy spends 1-2 hours with a kitchen designer and comes away with a price that's 10% higher than the warehouse store price.
Seems like Katy will get the best deal by going with the big store's offer, right?
Probably Not! (more…)