What to do when times get rough? Tips for future purchases...
Posted by Michael Cota on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 08:49 AM
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I don't need to remind anybody that we are in very unsure economic times. Everywhere we turn the attitude is, "Let's wait and see" and to some extent I agree with that, but How long do we wait?
Wow, that was encouraging, HUH...
As I look toward the future as I know many of you do, I see that Americans are a resilient people with alot of tenacity and drive to succeed. As more and more people start to realize that the end of the world is not upon us and we go about living our lives just like we did before, we enjoy the pleasures of family and friends, our childrens sports activities, an unplanned trip to the beach, and a whole lot more. I believe it is then that we are most aware that we are truly blessed and should be thankful for all that we do have.
As the owner and president of New England Closet Design, I am thankful everday for the opportunity to work in a industry that allows us to work with so many great people, The organizational industry is still alive and well and continues to give our clients great value for there hard earned money.
I wanted to take this opportunity to share with all of you, that we will continue to offer you a great product at a fair price, and to leave you with a few things to look for when you are shopping for a custom built organizational system.
1.) Always check for references from previous customers; at New England Closet Design we are happy to furnish potential customers with an exhaustive list of very satisfied customers (Many of them repeat customers I might ad) That will always be the true test of a solid company.
2.) Is your "Custom Closet" custom built?, Many "Custom Closet Companies" are not really custom at all, they purchase there product line from an online company and basically just do the install. That would'nt be all bad if the product and installation that was sold was top quality, (Which it is not). Many companies in the industry today will use a 5/8" thick material with inferior hardware and a substandard installation process. (See my earlier blog article, "Are all Custom Closets created equal") It is always good to remember, you do get what you pay for. Check us out there is a difference.
3.) Quality vs Price, always check that the company you are looking into uses only the best materials, the best installation practices and backs them up with an unconditional lifetime guarantee, We Do!
When you build it right the first time it will last forever. And remember the difference in price from the so called "Custom Closet Guy's" and us is not as big a difference as they would tell you.
On an average Walk-In closet the difference in price could be as much as $ 200-$300, and remember that is for a closet that is not even in the same league as ours.
4.) Check the BBB (Better Business Bureau) this will tell you if the company you use is reputable and has a good rating in the industry. Just a little info. Not all companies are members of the BBB, but that does not effect the information that you get from this great resource, any company that is registered to do work in there home state will be in there data base.
5.) Make sure they are insured, and that all there workers are insured as well, In the event of a problem you will glad that you checked on this detail.
6.) What will my home look like after? The installation process in most cases will take only a day, and after the install comes the cleanup. At New England Closet Design we believe that not only are you hiring the best company, but you are purchasing an experience. With that in mind all of our installers will make sure that your home looks as good or better after we have left. This includes the use of slippers or booties when we are in your home as well as the final vaccum after the last shelf is installed.
This list by no means is exhaustive, but I believe it can give you a great platform to gather information on anyone that will be doing work in your home.
So, go ahead and endulge yourself in the very best that the organizational industry has to offer, you will not only be making it easier to get dressed in the morning, but you will be stimulating the economy as well, and adding resale value to your home.
Thanks again for your time and enjoy the summer,
Mike
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