Friday, October 12, 2007

Kitchen Kapers, the next phase

And the winner is........................

We have decided on a contractor for our kitchen! Whew...

It came down to two that were really great...prices were comparable, references great...etc.

One was just a bit pushier than the other and that kind of turned me off. He called me during dinner one night to see if I made my decision (don't interupt me during my feeding time), then he kept trying to get the price of the other guy out of me...but the clincher, the very worst thing he did was say: "So...if it comes down to me and another guy...whadda I gotta do to get your business?"

Poor dude just sealed his fate right there with that statement.

I am in sales and that is one statement from any sales person that just makes me cringe every time I hear it.

You could have THE very best product in THE world at THE best price, and I will walk away if those words are uttered.

So....I guess this is where the real fun begins! Packing up the kitchen, living on microwaved food for a few weeks while perfect strangers rip the heart out of my home and give it a new one.

Are we nervous.............


You better believe it!

4 comments:

Identity Mixed said...

Oh yes, New Jersey contracters.

Shazza said...

I should be worried shouldn't I?

Kari Hultman said...

Don't be nervous; once it's finished, you'll be very glad you had it done!

Shazza said...

Thanks Carpenter gal, I know we will be very glad. It has been the one part of the house that is just an eye sore anymore.