ᐅ Toilet prices ranging from €27.90 to €500 – objective information on the price differences?
Created on: 17 May 2017 18:58
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Hello!
After receiving a hefty quote for bathroom fixtures of around €22,200 (about €900 for a toilet bowl), I just got back from the ICU recovery room and am now dealing with toilet bowls.
The rimless wall-hung toilet from the company with the +, their own brand, seems to be from Laufen according to my research and has an average rating of 1/5 stars on Amazon. Reason: water splashes out at the front, and quality appears to be mediocre.
I went to the home improvement store (*ahem*) and saw:
- Standard wall-hung toilet €29
- Rimless wall-hung toilet €89
- Brand-name rimless toilet €300
When I asked, the saleswoman said, "Oh, it’s all the same, they all work equally well; you just pay more for the brand name with the branded manufacturers."
The super-premium rimless toilet from TOTO with Tornado Flush I found online for about €380.
In my apartment, there is a roughly 35-year-old toilet, now with many dull spots, but it still wonderfully houses the 'product.' I clean it every few weeks with some cleaner and a brush. So far, no complaints.
So, quite simply: Where on earth is the difference?
Thank you very much for your input!
After receiving a hefty quote for bathroom fixtures of around €22,200 (about €900 for a toilet bowl), I just got back from the ICU recovery room and am now dealing with toilet bowls.
The rimless wall-hung toilet from the company with the +, their own brand, seems to be from Laufen according to my research and has an average rating of 1/5 stars on Amazon. Reason: water splashes out at the front, and quality appears to be mediocre.
I went to the home improvement store (*ahem*) and saw:
- Standard wall-hung toilet €29
- Rimless wall-hung toilet €89
- Brand-name rimless toilet €300
When I asked, the saleswoman said, "Oh, it’s all the same, they all work equally well; you just pay more for the brand name with the branded manufacturers."
The super-premium rimless toilet from TOTO with Tornado Flush I found online for about €380.
In my apartment, there is a roughly 35-year-old toilet, now with many dull spots, but it still wonderfully houses the 'product.' I clean it every few weeks with some cleaner and a brush. So far, no complaints.
So, quite simply: Where on earth is the difference?
Thank you very much for your input!
I have just read the three pages of this thread with great interest and, unfortunately, feel confirmed in my concerns.
We are working with an architect and contracting the trades separately. The first quotes for electrical and plumbing work have started coming in, which caused me a bit of shortness of breath.
Offering a Gira flush-mounted radio as a contingency item with a markup of more than 100% is really borderline. I might accept a 20% markup, though.
In the plumbing area, they skipped itemizing individual positions and instead only offered the complete shower. Perhaps so I cannot understand what the 90cm x 90cm (35 inches x 35 inches) shower tray is supposed to cost?
We are working with an architect and contracting the trades separately. The first quotes for electrical and plumbing work have started coming in, which caused me a bit of shortness of breath.
Offering a Gira flush-mounted radio as a contingency item with a markup of more than 100% is really borderline. I might accept a 20% markup, though.
In the plumbing area, they skipped itemizing individual positions and instead only offered the complete shower. Perhaps so I cannot understand what the 90cm x 90cm (35 inches x 35 inches) shower tray is supposed to cost?
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Caspar202022 May 2017 22:22At the moment, it's ongoing. If they don’t have two left hands, they are very busy. And most just go with what the plumber presents to them in the "showroom," or choose an upgrade.
zehn0813 schrieb:
In the plumbing section, they skipped listing individual items and instead only offered the entire shower package. Is that so I can’t figure out how much the 90cm x 90cm (35in x 35in) shower tray is supposed to cost?Why does the price of the tray matter if you want the whole shower with a warranty? Either the price for the complete shower is acceptable or it isn’t...
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Caspar202023 May 2017 06:24Well, when it comes to power outlets, the costs are mainly driven by the number of outlets installed, as well as extra features like multimedia/network connections or even just basic empty conduits.
Only secondly do additional charges apply for higher-quality switch designs.
Only secondly do additional charges apply for higher-quality switch designs.
We are building a turnkey home with GÜ.
When we were then shown what exactly was included as something so great, we looked at the sample coordinator and said in unison, "Painting."
As long as the three-tier sales system is still in place, the customer will always be the one at a disadvantage.
You pay a lot of money for something better, but the credit given back is very minimal. Still, we are at about 5,000 EUR for the materials for two bathrooms. Except for the bathtub, I don’t really see a major issue. A washbasin involves screws; anyone who can control their strength should manage that. A toilet is a bit fiddly at first, but also not a big problem.
Regarding the electrical work: in my opinion, the surcharges are rather moderate. Ultimately, the electrician has to do more work if there are more outlets. However, if you want certain "special features," you should carefully consider whether you really need them.
When we were then shown what exactly was included as something so great, we looked at the sample coordinator and said in unison, "Painting."
As long as the three-tier sales system is still in place, the customer will always be the one at a disadvantage.
You pay a lot of money for something better, but the credit given back is very minimal. Still, we are at about 5,000 EUR for the materials for two bathrooms. Except for the bathtub, I don’t really see a major issue. A washbasin involves screws; anyone who can control their strength should manage that. A toilet is a bit fiddly at first, but also not a big problem.
Regarding the electrical work: in my opinion, the surcharges are rather moderate. Ultimately, the electrician has to do more work if there are more outlets. However, if you want certain "special features," you should carefully consider whether you really need them.
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