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 (DIR) Post #Ai4wV9l467pt9aB3OS by paulknightly@mstdn.social
       2024-05-05T20:37:59Z
       
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       One of the peculiarities of home ownership is that if you are blessed with standard sizes for everything, you are deemed responsible enough that you may purchase compatible accessories directly from the hardware store.If you do not have standard sizes (windows), there is no way to order certain products (blinds) without a mandatory appointment to measure said windows, then pay an additional fee approaching $100 per unit for special ordering, even if an existing size increment is available.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ai4wVAXdBYgTaCtq5o by paulknightly@mstdn.social
       2024-05-05T20:38:45Z
       
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       No way to order direct from the manufacturer. No way to circumvent store 'policy.' The premium for this 'service' ends up being a roughly 50% or greater increase per unit over the base price for a non-standard but existing increment.So 6 months in and this is why we have not purchased blinds, nor will we likely purchase anything nicer than fabric shades. I have a tape measure and I can assure you that my measurements are correct. Please spare me the extra hoops and fees.