5 Things You Should Know
Before Buying Window Coverings
- Shutters Are the ONLY product that increase home value. We offer 6 Lines of Shutters to Meet any budget.
- Horizontal blinds are the Number 1 selling product, and one of the least expensive products that looks attractive.
- Opaque Honeycomb Shades Offer 99% blackout with great R values(Heat out/Cold In) better than shutters.
- Only buy from companies listed with the BBB/BCA, check their record and see how long they have been in business.
- Get 3 competitive bids for the same product. Understand that different manufacturers of a product charge different prices. i.e. Hunter Douglas can’t be compared to Bali or Levolor. Call us LAST so we can prove our savings to you.
Internet Purchase Pros and Cons
Pro | Con |
Cheaper | Thousands of Companies to Choose From |
Possibly Live Support | Companies come and go without a word |
Good Selection | Free Shipping Lie – Already added in price |
OK Delivery Time | Paid In-Home Measure |
Many Companies To Choose From | PAID Professional Install |
Convenient | NO In-Home Consultation |
No Haggling over Price | NO Expert to see issues or obstacles |
NO ability to match colors exactly without swatches | |
NO local service center | |
If there is a problem you have box and ship back | |
PAY IN FULL before you receive product | |
Very Limited and Short Warranty |
A salesperson has to drive between 30 minutes to 60 minutes depending on traffic and distance to visit a customer. Then spend between 30 minutes to 2 hours showing the customer various products and measuring. Allow the customer to see the actual colors to match paint without ordering swatches.
After order is placed the salesperson/installer must drive another 30-60 minutes to pick up product from Manufacturer(s) and then drive 30 – 60 minutes back to the customers house for the install. Spend between 1 – 8 hours to do the install. Show customer how the product operates, and answer any questions.
IF ALL THAT EFFORT ISN’T WORTH PAYING MORE THAN PLEASE DON’T CALL!