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Mistake #2.) Going with the cheapest bid only to find out that one shop's necessary add-ons are another shop's standards. Did you know the way cabinet shops build is very different from shop to shop? It's true. Reputable shops include items such as installation, countertops, moldings, handles and delivery as standard items in the total price of the cabinets...others don't. So it's important for you to avoid the trap of quickly signing a contract - only to find out later that you need to add other items to finish your kitchen. Take the experience of one couple (Bob and Judy) who complained to me recently: "We thought we were getting such a good deal when we signed the contract for our new kitchen. Only later did we find out that installation was extra. The large home center we thought was so reputable turned out to be the biggest nightmare we've ever experienced. They gave us a simple choice: pick up the cabinets and install them ourselves...or pony up the extra dough for installation. Even worse, we found this out after they had finished building our cabinets. By then it was too late to find another shop that included installation as standard. In the end, what we thought was such a 'good bargain' ended up costing us a lot more than it should have". How can you avoid the mistake Bob and Judy fell for? Easy: Find out exactly what is included with your job...and what isn't. A simple way to do this is ask your prospective cabinet shop this question: "Is every necessary part of my job included in this price? Am I going to find out I need something else to complete the job? Is this a 'turn-key operation'?" And watch their reaction. You'll know you're dealing with a reputable cabinet shop that deals with you openly and reveals all aspects of the job - before you sign an agreement. Also: don't forget the time-honored advice... "If it's too good to be true, it probably is". "Lowball" quotes are designed to appeal to your greed. Unscrupulous cabinet shops and giant home centers are notorious for leaving necessary parts out of the contract. Believe it or not, some even leave out hardware, installation, toe kicks, moldings, cabinet backs...even shelves! It's usually the lowball quote that you need to watch out for. TIP: Beware of the lowball estimate.
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