I don’t want to discredit anyone here, but sometimes I seriously wonder how people choose or buy their stuff? Especially when it costs tens of thousands of euros.
I understand that and sometimes I wonder that too, especially when I see young people lying on what I think are terrible sofas or standing in front of corresponding wall units... but luckily everyone can do as they please -
I bet it’s things like dirt, cleaning, fingerprints, etc., right?
Nope, lost the bet, for me it’s more about functionality, durability for MY requirements, and the color design of the fronts. I currently have a large Ikea kitchen in white with aluminum and appliances chosen by myself, but I didn’t have those worries (there are two of us, so the search for the culprit is done quickly). We looked at it, already had some experience with kitchens from various providers, plus Ikea is not far away and I can easily exchange things if necessary. The price for the furniture was immediately clear and regarding the electrical appliances I already knew what we want and where to buy it. Since we decided on white and liked the high-gloss lacquered front and knew exactly how we would arrange it, it was perfect for us. We also have a TOP furniture fitter on hand (whom we sometimes have to wait for due to appointments), whom we never ask about the price beforehand because it’s always right! As I said, even the surface of the thick countertop is glossy white and we find it great and surprisingly unproblematic! I was in a great kitchen showroom and the truly competent salesman was even in a pulled-out drawer himself. Wow, impressive and the kitchens were really top-class in design and workmanship. Nonetheless, we decided against it solely for price reasons (we also rarely stand in drawers) because we have a clear feeling about what our kitchen has to endure and can do; and from this feeling I say that an Ikea kitchen regarding quality/workmanship can be wonderful even for a family with children, but so can another kitchen. It always depends on the individual evaluation and I can absolutely understand if someone chooses a completely different product based on their needs.
The TS has apparently already decided on a certain quality and specific products based on info, recommendations, and experiences. Ultimately, it’s only about the lowest price and a tactic to squeeze out the last euro. And then we’re back to the story you and I don’t support or want to suffer from
I think it wasn’t that far yet, in my opinion it’s more in the phase where he wants something really great and tries to get it at the best possible price. At least that’s what I think... and I find that legitimate or I feel the same way.
Anyone who doesn’t do that, in my eyes is basically walking through life blind and lets themselves be talked into buying a car without a test drive or inspection. Anyone who doesn’t take care of that doesn’t need to complain afterward. There’s plenty of info nowadays thanks to the internet and forums...
Wow, that’s quite a position – because we have the internet and can touch or test drive everything, we’re all smarter or what? If it still happens, then that person is just blind. Funny that despite this constantly available source of truth, law firm and consumer advice center waiting rooms are always overcrowded. We’re just talking ourselves hoarse here and the TE (or is it TS?) actually has something to read, doesn’t have to fraternize with any of us forever and maybe takes a bit from all of this on their journey. I find it important that we agree in dealing with the craftsman/service provider that they should be reasonable and fair and that aggressive price haggling should NOT happen on ANY side. I think/hope that we’re basically not that far apart on that –
So nobody should come to me with non-transparency,
...at this point we both just have to practice a little more whether we come together there – By the way, tonight I’m having a batch of lamb steaks on the grill... just so I’ve also written something really meaningful once!