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[quote=Anonymous]Got a quote for skylights.  Cost of the skylight is minimal - most of what I am paying for is installation/overhead.  Wrapping up details and selecting color/accessories.  I added blinds to the order - they are manufacturer installed and come with the skylights when the order is put in.  When you order direct from Velux (the main company that makes skylights), the cost is $750. Contractor said his cost is $880 plus another $260 for overhead.  That is a 35% upcharge for something that just gets added to the order.  I expected to pay a bit more for the extra, just not that much.

I have worked with contractors where I select features/accessories for a product and pay the difference in cost but never had them add a big upcharge to the order. It makes me nervous if such a small variation results in such a big difference.

Am I overreacting and this is just standard and I just haven't come across it before?  Guy wouldn't budge on the price and everything else seemed good (other than the take it or leave it stance) so trying to decide if I should suck it up and get the project done or keep looking.[/quote]

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