A few weeks back, my Father in law left a message with my wife that he wants to talk to me (uh-oh). I go down to his house and said What's Up? He began telling me of this great idea he had that involves me making new cabinets for his shop while he and mother are dwn in Florida for the winter. While that in itself is no big deal, my wife was talking me a few days ago and said that she is supposed to let him know when I've hit the $1,000.00 mark. I said the maple butcher block tops that he want's are over $1,200.00 by themselves. So I sat down and went through the price catalog and priced out everything I would need to complete it including tax and added in a $250.00 fudge factor. and the amount was $2,900.00. I handed him the sheet and I thought he was going to keel over right there. Needless to say he is very cheap- a trait that is ingrained in him and all his brothers and sisters who were very poor as children. He likes nice stuff but hates to pay for it. I'm basically letting him decide and tell me before he leaves. I am also not willing to do the project any other way because I want the cabinets to last and look great. The entire amount needs to be in my hands all at once so I can order what I need all at the same time.
Whats your idea? Did I do right ?`