Hello everyone,
As we are currently looking into buying a kitchen, we are interested in the fairness of the asking prices. Our experience so far has been that price reductions of 25-50% off the initial prices have sometimes been offered.
To get a better idea of what constitutes a reasonable price for a kitchen, rather than focusing on "how much of a discount can I negotiate," I would like to see a list of your kitchen purchases:
Manufacturer:
Kitchen studio:
Initial price:
Final price:
I hope this discussion will help readers by sharing real experiences, leading to a fair interaction at the kitchen showroom, without either party feeling like they have been taken advantage of.
Best regards,
Sascha aus H
As we are currently looking into buying a kitchen, we are interested in the fairness of the asking prices. Our experience so far has been that price reductions of 25-50% off the initial prices have sometimes been offered.
To get a better idea of what constitutes a reasonable price for a kitchen, rather than focusing on "how much of a discount can I negotiate," I would like to see a list of your kitchen purchases:
Manufacturer:
Kitchen studio:
Initial price:
Final price:
I hope this discussion will help readers by sharing real experiences, leading to a fair interaction at the kitchen showroom, without either party feeling like they have been taken advantage of.
Best regards,
Sascha aus H
Kaho, this is nothing special. Thousands buy like this, no negotiating, no manager’s discount, no “if you buy today... you’ll get a free chocolate bar,” standardized procedure, checklist for electricians and plumbers, mandatory measurements, costing 99, refunded upon purchase—so nothing complicated, just quite different from the usual practices in the kitchen industry. And it’s no insider tip, IKEA is everywhere after all. Karsten
Nordlys schrieb:
Kaho, that’s nothing special. Yes, I understand, that’s not what I meant. I just find your approach consistently cost-effective. Unnecessary extras are avoided – which somehow feels... liberating, doesn’t it?Thanks for your praise.
We currently have a total budget of 295,000 for the house, including land, garden, etc. Everything has to add up. Each trade has its own budget, so if you exceed it by 1,000 somewhere, you have to save that amount elsewhere. We still have 51,000 outstanding for the general contractor. We have just under 100,000 left overall. It will work out. Anything extra will go towards a fall vacation. The moving date is September 1st. Karsten
P.S. I don’t know how energy efficient the appliances are. That’s not so important; the main thing is that they do what they are supposed to.
We currently have a total budget of 295,000 for the house, including land, garden, etc. Everything has to add up. Each trade has its own budget, so if you exceed it by 1,000 somewhere, you have to save that amount elsewhere. We still have 51,000 outstanding for the general contractor. We have just under 100,000 left overall. It will work out. Anything extra will go towards a fall vacation. The moving date is September 1st. Karsten
P.S. I don’t know how energy efficient the appliances are. That’s not so important; the main thing is that they do what they are supposed to.
kaho674 schrieb:
I am always impressed by your cost awareness.
How energy efficient are the appliances approximately? The kitchen for €4000 (about $4400) plus installation is probably 90% just as good as the kitchen for €20,000 (about $22,000). Of course, more expensive appliances offer better performance or quality, but those can also be replaced later. The kitchen cabinet walls, etc., are almost identical; the carcass is always particle board.
If you are particularly cost-conscious, you can even save on installation and instead invest in better appliances, especially if you are comfortable assembling IKEA furniture yourself. Otherwise, it’s not really an option.
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Traumfaenger18 Jul 2017 23:18Payday schrieb:
The kitchen for 4,000€ + installation is probably 90% as good as the kitchen for 20,000€. I have learned that kitchens range from around 4,000 to approximately 400,000 EUR (in the single-family home sector). Luxury kitchens usually start at about 80,000 EUR and go up to 200,000 EUR, with some outliers beyond that. Of course, there are visible and tangible differences and details, but that is not the focus here. Ultimately, it is a matter of target costing, meaning that based on a given budget, I determine how much each trade or built-in component may cost. The minimum requirement is that it must function. Whether a 4,000 EUR kitchen is 90% as good as a 20,000 / 40,000 / 80,000 / 100,000 EUR kitchen depends on individual needs and assessments.
For me personally, a custom-made kitchen built by a carpenter is worlds apart from industrially manufactured particleboard furniture. The question is just whether it is worth it to you.
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