[GERALDINE]

We are in the market for Blinds and Plantation Shutters. If you have recently done some comparison shopping in terms of price and quality and service would you please let us know. Your recommendation would be GREATLY appreciated.

[hfivo]

On the recommendation of another TOTV member I recently purchased Plantation Shutters from Carl Seigal of Blinds Plus Shutters. He was very easy to work with and made the purchase very easy. His number is 352-430-7200. Good Luck!

[katezbox]

Patches,

We also bought from Carl and recommended him. He works with no real overhead so his prices are good - and the quality of work is excellent.

k

[GERALDINE]

Thanks. I'm going to give Carl a call. Also checking out Home Depot and ordering online from American Blinds in MI. Anyone have any experience with either of these?

[Carla B]

We also used Carl for plantation shutters... for every window except the sliding glass doors. His measurer/installer did a superb job.

[jetro]

I also used Carl Segal and was very pleased. We replaced our blinds with Plantation Shutters. Therefore I have blinds for the whole house sitting in my garage. They are only 1 year old and would like to sell them for a reasonable amount.

[baileysdad]

he's the best...he also did a sheer/vertical on my 3 door slider..it's a WOW!!

[quill]

Got a quote from Rick at 48 hour blinds. Seems I read in previous thread that he is good. Any comments on him. Thanks

[starflyte1]

We have ordered many mini blinds and pleated shades from American Blinds and have been very happy with the cost, quality and service. I started ordering from them many years ago, when it took like six weeks to get an order from a window store, it took American Blinds just days.

Others seem very happy with Carl, so maybe compare prices and consider that Carl's are probably installed, and go from there. That is what we are likely to do when we get into our new to us home next month.

Pat

[GERALDINE]

Originally Posted by Patches

Thanks. I'm going to give Carl a call. Also checking out Home Depot and ordering online from American Blinds in MI. Anyone have any experience with either of these?

Had 4 estimates but Carl was waaaaaaaaaaaaay too expensive for what I wanted. I was referred to Rick of 48 Hour Blinds by virtually ALL of my new neighbors. He measured on Tuesday, made the blinds on Wednesday and installed them on Thursday before our movers got there. GREAT job and I would highly recommend him.

[784caroline]

IN addition to blinds, if you are looking for something to cover 4 sliding glass doors, we have SHEER RADIANCE FABRIC VERTICALS .center opening...that are available. These verticals are only 2 years old come from a Designer home and need to remove them due to a remodel project.

[CJ]

We purchased blinds and window treatments from Kathy at Village Blind and Shutter......beware.
She said we couldn't have split window treatments (found out later we could have had with another vendor) and now...
months later, our front window blinds won't go down! Called them and they said they are not under warrenty of any kind!!!

When you are new...take your time. Best advise I can give you.

[GERALDINE]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

IN addition to blinds, if you are looking for something to cover 4 sliding glass doors, we have SHEER RADIANCE FABRIC VERTICALS .center opening...that are available. These verticals are only 2 years old come from a Designer home and need to remove them due to a remodel project.

Yes, I would be interested in these, if they are within my "moving budget" . Send me a PM with price and if acceptable, I'll come look at them TODAY.

[784caroline]

PAtches
Just sent you a PM with details.

[gg]

I don't know if these ae still available...but if you tell me your house model or window sizes maybe we can make a deal.