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An interesting commentary on the effect that IKEA has had on consumer expectations regarding the cost of custom woodworking. I confess I have experienced sticker shock upon learning of the true cost of custom woodwork myself.
I like that he doesn't denigrate IKEA for doing what they do. Instead, he offers two pieces of advice to would-be buyers of custom trade services, to avoid wasting everyone's time.
1. Let the tradesperson know what your maximum budget is right off the bat.
2. Offer them a $100 as an "interest fee", which is deducted from the total bill if you select them to do the work.
I like that he doesn't denigrate IKEA for doing what they do. Instead, he offers two pieces of advice to would-be buyers of custom trade services, to avoid wasting everyone's time.
1. Let the tradesperson know what your maximum budget is right off the bat.
2. Offer them a $100 as an "interest fee", which is deducted from the total bill if you select them to do the work.