iradi8:

I am trying to decide whether to have custom bookcases built or just
try to find some free-standing ones.
I got a quote from a local cabinet maker for a painted 10' x 10' unit
that is 12" deep on the top part where there is open shelving and
about 16" deep on the bottom where there will be cabinet doors.
The quote is approx. $6000 and I was surprised at the high cost. I
live in Louisiana -- anyone have opinions on this price???

Custom anything is expensive, but mostly you are seeing the difference
between the cost of real cabinetry and the stuff made by slave labor
dumped here by China.

I would have to see examples of the cabinetmaker's work to tell if it's
expensive or not.
--
Mac Cool