Thanks for this post, and the discussion it is sure to generate. I hope to learn a lot.
I think sometimes a customer is his own worst enemy. They have X number of dollars to spend, and they call around until they find someone who will do it for the price they have in mind. To them the best way is the cheapest way. They show up at builders door with a pile of parts and a few dollars and say " I'm not building a race car, just build me a good runner, and do the best you can with what I've got." And then complain about the results.
I hope in this discussion the pros will point out:
1-what is the preferred way and why its worth the extra money.
2- I've seen this done for less money and it will work
3- No way in Hell will I do this if my name's attached to it.
Thanks guys
