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Hassin Bin Sober

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7. I had good luck with some 4.5? 5? inch hand-scraped 3/4 inch thick Teak from LL.

Reply to Adsos Letter (Original post)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 11:00 PM

Jan 2012

The thing I liked about them was most material was in-stock or at their warehouse/in-transit.

There were quite a few "shorts"..... probably more than advertised. WE were able to bury a bunch under the island and make it look good.

We were probably left over with what amounted to a box of shorts (24inch).

Overall. we were happy wthe experience. Except that they called us while we were installing it to tell us the stuff was on sale for an additional 50 cents off (they had us on their follow up sheet and didn't realize we purchased as it was under a differnt name on the invoice). They wouldn't make an adjustment - I suppose I could have made a stink and MAYBE got some satisfaction. But I had other things to worry about.

I priced out similar higher end floors at Home Depot but the stuff is all special order and they wanted an arm and a leg for shipping - like 5-700 bucks.

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Lumber Liquidators? [View all] Adsos Letter Jan 2012 OP

A friend of mine just did a high end redo of her house and was pleased Melissa G Jan 2012 #1

Thanks! If she liked the product and price then the final result would be up to to the installer. Adsos Letter Jan 2012 #3

They're a dependable discounter, but not always the cheapest, even for like quality. Stinky The Clown Jan 2012 #2

What kind of one-store shop? Do you mean a flooring store, or something like Lowes, Home Depot, etc? Adsos Letter Jan 2012 #4

I'm talking about a locally owned materials store Stinky The Clown Jan 2012 #6

Thanks, I appreciate the help. I worked as a painter for 30+ years, so I know plenty of builders. Adsos Letter Jan 2012 #8

brazilian cherry is what my friend did Melissa G Jan 2012 #11

Pick carefully. Check each piece for warpage, cracks, water damage, etc. Do this wherever you buy. Scuba Jan 2012 #5

I appreciate your advice, thanks! Adsos Letter Jan 2012 #9

I had good luck with some 4.5? 5? inch hand-scraped 3/4 inch thick Teak from LL. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #7

Thanks for posting that pic! Adsos Letter Jan 2012 #10

I think we are going to use the leftover shorts as a back-splash in my friend's cabin in Wisc. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #13

Lumber Liquidators does have the best prices! LL Chairman Jan 2012 #12

Welcome to the Democratic Underground, Mr. Sullivan Kolesar Jan 2012 #14

Well, THAT is excellent customer service in my book! Melissa G Jan 2012 #15

Whaddya think? Should I follow through? Is it legit? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #16

A lot of Business owners have google alerts on their companies Melissa G Jan 2012 #17

Like Melissa G said, nothing ventured nothing gained. Adsos Letter Jan 2012 #18

Thanks, Mr. Sullivan, and welcome to DU! Your post certainly makes me want to do business with you. Adsos Letter Jan 2012 #19

I guess I will be doing business with LL in the future also Digit Jan 2012 #20

I like their products and price madokie Jan 2012 #21

I just ripped out carpets and put down laminate from LL, awesome floors at decent price! n/t Mnemosyne Jan 2012 #22

We bought our hardwood ohheckyeah Jan 2012 #23

Do you have a Floor Decor and More in your area? kiva Jan 2012 #24