https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 23:21:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-pay-a-premium-for-reputation#post-2756667 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:21:52 +0000 PawPrints 2756667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could try to bargain, if you know you have options that are 25% lower they might be willing to come down a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-pay-a-premium-for-reputation#post-2756436 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 13:51:53 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2756436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: It's for a kitchen countertop. The company I was (the most) in contact with suddenly turned shady and another company with a similar estimate is obviously cheating the government (charges nothing for the stone, but highly inflates the cost of labor - a small portion can be written off here). I suppose I don't have much of a choice.</p> <p>@Mrs. Microscope: That's what I'm worried about.</p> <p>@yoursilverlining: Thanks, I really needed to hear this. </p> <p>@808love: I'm normally really frugal and only shop deals. It'll put us slightly over our budget, but it won't affect much. But 25% more is a lot to me - I'm not feeling good about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-pay-a-premium-for-reputation#post-2756404 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 09:51:42 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2756404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. We have redone 2 kitchens, and went with the cheaper fabricator the second time to save money, and though the countertop materials were the same, there was a big difference in the quality of the edge finish, the slab seam joints, etc. (we used Zodiaq quartz both kitchens, with the simple edge). You get what you pay for! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-pay-a-premium-for-reputation#post-2756401 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 09:29:35 +0000 yoursilverlining 2756401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I probably would. Having dealt with the expensive aftermath of previous DIY owners and shady professionals/cheap deals, the long run costs for just going with really reputable places from the start is sometimes (or even often lol) lower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-pay-a-premium-for-reputation#post-2756389 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 08:27:12 +0000 lamariniere 2756389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find that with many things you get what you pay for. If it's something important/worthwhile to me, then I will pay the premium. If I don't care as much, I will look for a deal. What are the stones being used for? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-pay-a-premium-for-reputation#post-2756369 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 06:39:15 +0000 808love 2756369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my Lasik eye correction I absolutely paid premium. For everything else, I look for deals. How will paying more/premium for this impact other financial decisions? What budget will you reduce to cover the extra cost? If you get a perfect job done and it doesn't affect you $ in other areas, then it is fine. I will pay top $ when it comes to health related things but everything else is optional. My husband DIYs everything while he is still learning so I'm used to looking at and loving imperfection. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-pay-a-premium-for-reputation#post-2756359 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 04:48:21 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2756359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would you pay a premium for a reputable stone fabricator? Our local fabricator has an excellent reputation, but after comparing prices, we're looking at a 25% price premium.</p> <p>The other fabricators look a little shady in comparison. Is it worth paying the premium? How much is too much?</p> <p>Any comments/advice/stories appreciated! :happy: </p>