Lowest Price Guarantee: Outsmarting a Marketing Gimmick

Sure, you're not wrong there. But I always wonder how closed-minded you have to be to seriously believe that someone would now grant me a genuine 70% discount? Apart from any genuine clearances or liquidation sales. And with what cheek does the seller assume that I am equally closed-minded? At this point, I am simply personally and seriously offended. Best regards, Andreas

It seems to work, Andreas, otherwise something like this probably wouldn't exist. And yes, there are still studios that plan with heart and soul, support the customer helpfully, and don’t pretend unrealistic prices. And then it is precisely the customers who steal time from such studios only to later run to such discount centers and be happy to have supposedly made a bargain. Personally, I prefer the small studios that can achieve great things and are not necessarily more expensive than those furniture giants.

Our kitchen also comes from a small studio that in the end was just as attractive in price without a discount. The consultation was pleasant. Installation is tomorrow; then I will give my conclusion :D

But it seems to work, Andreas, otherwise something like this wouldn’t exist. And yes, there are still studios that plan with heart and blood, stand by the customer helpfully, and don’t pretend fantasy prices. And then it is precisely customers who steal time from such studios only to later run to those discount centers and be happy that they supposedly got a bargain.
Personally, I prefer the small studios that can achieve great things and aren’t necessarily more expensive than such furniture giants.

But the problem is finding these studios. And how do you distinguish whether it’s a studio with heart and realistic prices or a 400% markup?

We also tried a small one, had two conversations, and then never received an offer.

A good studio is not plastered with advertising posters. If I see something like that, I leave again.

Regards Sigi

It should be clear - and that before signing - that kitchens are advertised with 30%, 50% or even 70% discount, which is not true. Nobody, and I really mean nobody, has anything to give away.

Hm, yes, but since it feels like everyone acts that way (especially the big furniture stores), I just accept it. That's just how it is. I'm interested neither in the list price nor the discount, but only in the price at the bottom right (and of course the service described above that). How the seller presents it for themselves doesn't matter to me. Price and performance must be right. In other words: 30% discount is by no means proof to me that the quality of the service is poor. 70% might be a warning sign.

Besides kitchen and furniture sales, I don’t know of any industry that acts so idiotically.

Now I wanted to say: car manufacturers! But then I read your post to the end, maybe you’re right.

Personally, I prefer the small studios

Aren’t those the ones that are closed on Saturdays? (Good for them, but how am I supposed to shop there?)

Disclaimer: Our kitchen had IIRC 3% cash discount, which I only found out after receiving the invoice. Otherwise, the price on the offer always applied. No discounts, no nonsense.