What Every Consumer Should Know Before Buying Carpet.

What Every Consumer Should Know Before Buying Carpet.

©2007 by Alan J Fletcher - Consumer Rights Advocate

 

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If you are thinking about buying New Carpet soon then you’ve come to the Right Place! I am a 30-year veteran of the carpet business and a Consumer Advocate. I can show you the “insider” secrets to buying carpet wisely. I can show you how to avoid the common retailer Carpet Scams and how to get a good deal on New Carpet for your home, home office, business or rental property.

Getting a good price on New Carpet is just One of Five Critical Factors. You must have sufficient knowledge in all five areas in order to be successful in buying New Carpet.  

You need to ask yourself these 4 important questions… 

1. What style and grade of carpet should I select? - Not all carpets are created equal. Some carpets will last for 20 years, and some will wear out in less than 5 years.  They may even cost about the same. You need to know how to tell the difference between a well-made carpet and a poorly-made carpet. If you buy the wrong carpet you could be making a very costly mistake. Let me help you with that. 

2. What Density and Thickness PADDING should I select? - Selecting the wrong PADDING can void your carpet warranty and cause your carpet to wear out prematurely. In a sea of different PADDING options which pad should you select? I can help you with that too.

3. How can I be sure my carpet is installed properly - If installed IMPROPERLY your new Carpet could lose HALF of it’s potential life span. The problem is…Good carpet installers charge the same amount as Bad carpet installers and it is hard to tell the difference between the two. You need to know what questions to ask your installers BEFORE they begin installing your new carpet or you might discover that your carpet was installed improperly after it’s already too late. 

4. How do I get a good price on new carpet, padding and installation? Knowing where to buy carpet is just as important as where not to buy carpet. Being able to recognize a good price when you see it is very important too. The problem is, it’s hard to tell the difference between a Good Deal and a sneaky retailer Carpet Scam. Don’t be fooled, some carpets are just not worth buying no matter how much they cost. They may look and feel nice when they are new but they just don’t last very long. You need to know which carpets are worth buying. I can help you wade through the sea of choices and help you quickly narrow down your best choices to a few  that will work for you and your family. Finding the right carpet at a good price will put a big smile on your face but you still have a long way to go…

Let’s say you have found the perfect carpet at a good price. It is well-made, you love the color, and it can stand up to your amount of foot traffic for years to come. Great! You still need to get a good price on the CORRECT padding and get a good price on QUALIFIED installation. How can you be sure you get a good price and good quality on everything? I can help you with that too. 

Many retail carpet stores have reasonable prices on their carpets but then they charge extremely high prices on their padding and installation fees. This is a common carpet scam. You need to be sure you get a good price on the carpet, the pad, and the installation. But wait, there’s more you need to watch out for…

How much carpet do you need? Who’s doing the measuring? Did they measure accurately? are they charging you for more materials then you actually need? How would you know if they were over-charging you? You stand to lose hundreds if the carpet salesperson measures your home wrong. Let’s say you find carpet, pad and installation for $30 per yard, if they charge you for 10 yards more than you actually need, you stand to lose $300.00 or more. 

Retail salespeople over-measure all the time, it’s how they make extra money and it’s easy to get away with because most consumers don’t have a clue. But don’t worry, I can help you avoid being scammed by over-measuring. I’ll tell you exactly what to do to protect yourself from this common carpet scam. 

Carpet RETAILERS and MANUFACTURERS are working hard to make buying new carpet confusing for you. They even change the style and color names on the carpet samples to prevent you from comparison shopping at other stores. You can’t afford to fall for their tricks, scams and deceptions. You need the advice and wisdom of a carpet professional like me. No, I don’t sell carpet, but I can help you choose the right materials, save time and money, get it all installed properly and help you avoid common carpet scams. 

To get started, read some of my free carpet buying information. It will open your eyes to a few more important things you need to be aware of. But remember, carpet is a big investment and you must take it very seriously. If you don’t, you stand to lose hundreds if not thousands of dollars. 

If you are ready to get started shopping for carpet, simply order my ebook before you begin and read it. It is a quick and easy read, nothing complicated or confusing and most people can get through it all in just one evening. Then, armed with the knowledge you need, head out and start looking at carpets. Take your time! After a weekend out looking at carpets I am sure you will have some questions. 

As a way of thanking you for purchasing my ebook, I am happy to answer any carpet buying questions you may have along the way. Immediately after you purchase my ebook I will send you a thank you e-mail that includes my special e-mail address. Take a moment to read the testimonials page to see what others have to say about my eBook. 

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Regards,

Alan J Fletcher