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The obvious problem is having to buy it through a trade. OK if you've got a friendly builder, but they are very opaque on pricing and quotes seem to vary constantly based on whim from what I've read.
Pricing is dependant on how much the tradesman uses Howdens and how good they are at flirting with whoever is on the desk when they place the order. The guys who use them the most get the biggest discount its also worth considering what their markup is - some guys will have a ridiculous mark up. Ask to see the Howdens invoice generally speaking if they are taking the piss they will be cagey about showing it to you.
Bobbo
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We've got a Howden's kitchen. Happy with it, quality seems good, wasn't too expensive.
The obvious problem is having to buy it through a trade. OK if you've got a friendly builder, but they are very opaque on pricing and quotes seem to vary constantly based on whim from what I've read.
I didn't know this when we got ours but I don't think we got ripped off.
I'm considering them for our next place as the cabinets come pre-built which is a bonus.