Tactics when buying a kitchen / how to negotiate properly?

But I have already put in a lot of time, I want to say.

What hourly rate would you estimate for yourself, and even more importantly: what hourly rate would you estimate for an experienced "kitchen broker"? Can 10% of the final kitchen price be realistic? Or would that then be too expensive, because the value of the hours invested by the professional is neither apparent nor tangible?

It's more about knowing whether it's a "bargain," "fair," or "overpriced." And, for example, I have a problem assessing the brand Kuhlmann/RWK despite using Google. I don't know if they are more comparable to Nobilia/Nolte or somewhat higher-end like Häcker/Schüller.

So, we are paying for a Häcker Systemat with metal handles, 5 tall cabinets + 1 wall cabinet with coffee machine drawer + kitchen island 2.5m for the furniture 11-12K + granite countertop 3.5K + Miele dishwasher and cooktop Bora Pure 3700€ Total 18500€, including installation. We buy the other electrical appliances online and he installs them for us free of charge.

I think your price is similar to ours

Sounds great. Thanks for the feedback. What was your buying strategy and how many studios did you visit?

I have an appointment again today. Looking forward to it.

My two brothers have already bought from the kitchen studio and had only good experiences. Therefore, we went there directly. After 2 appointments, I negotiated a bit. The consultant was immediately the boss, as it is a small kitchen studio. I simply asked for a discount and he gave us a small reduction. It might have been a bit hasty, but in this area, that’s always the case, and since we definitely wanted a Häcker, everything fit. I always had the price of my siblings in mind, who have a similar kitchen.

Why would I waste my time in 10 kitchen studios when I had a great feeling here.

Oh my God... If you had to pay with money for the time of life you spend trying to get the lowest price (and you obviously do!), you wouldn’t bother with such ridiculous peanuts amounts. Kitchens or other things would be much cheaper if potential customers like you didn’t occupy countless salespeople for hours! What a waste of time! I would be embarrassed...