On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 18:51:16 -0600 (CST), (John)
wrote:

Also, the pro gets a tax write-off on tools and equipment, which makes
it easier to tout high-end products here and elswhere.


You've never owned a business, have you?

#1 - there are no 100 cent dollars. For every deductible buck spent,
the IRS returns 15-40 something percent of it, depending upon the
individuals tax bracket..

#2 - low-end stuff neither lasts nor provides the quality in a pro
environment.

#3 - "Real" pro and high-end stuff usually isn't even mentioned here,
they don't sell it at Woodcraft (except maybe Lie-Neilson). Visit a
local cabinet or millwork shop and you can see what truly "high-end"
stuff looks like. You'll also notice that much of it will be quite
old. Some of this stuff is so expensive or hard to get , even the
pros have to buy used.

Barry