HIGH END FOR LESS, SCAM OR REALITY?

There is a topic entitled "High End for Less" floating around on one of my Linked In groups on line.   As a result of the changing economy, many consumers seem to be under the impression that we in the kitchen and bath industry, are so desperate we will cut them some wild unrealistic deal.    Some of this is in fact due to misleading advertising.  You know the ads, COMPLETE KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS FOR $1,500!  Perhaps they think we love our business so so much that the love is enough for us to pay our bills.  Please don't spend a penny without doing your homework.  You can start your exploration using the internet and magazines but the next step is to share your thoughts and research with a qualified professional who you can collaborate with to achieve an end product that will stand the test of time.  This professional is a critical part of your kitchen investment.We don't expect to hire an architect, interior designer, doctor, therapist, life coach, tutor etc. for nothing.  However as a kitchen designer, it is so common to encounter potential clients who expect us to give up all our ideas, for nothing.  It is realistic to expect that for a well thought out professional design that fits your needs you will have to pay for it.  It's only right.  You get what you pay for still rules, even now.  I've often heard a theory that goes something like this: Three considerations on any project are good quality, quick service and low price.  Realistically you get to pick two of those.  You won't get three.  Think about it.  On a lighter note, check out this YouTube video that PERFECTLY illustrates my point. (I can feel you kitchen designers out there smirking;) http://youtu.be/R2a8TRSgzZY