Carpet Buying Secrets Revealed [Paperback]

Alan J. Fletcher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2002

A complete consumer carpet buying guide. Consumers will learn how to select the proper carpet and padding for their needs, learn about fibers and quality ratings, keep from being ripped-off, hire experienced carpet installers and have the whole job done properly and at a reasonable price.

Written by a 25 year expert in the carpet business. It is a must-read for any consumer that plans on buying carpet for the home, office or rental.

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About the Author

Alan J. Fletcher
Author/Speaker/Consultant

Alan J. Fletcher is a 30-year veteran of the flooring business and the author of Landlord Floors, carpet and vinyl management for rentals. In this book, he exposes the truth about the flooring business and reveals ways for consumers to save money on carpet for the home. He is a speaker, trainer and consultant to the apartment and property management industry.

Mr. Fletcher is a Consumer Rights Advisor to MrLandlord.com and has featured many flooring articles in property management association newsletters and magazines. Visit his website at abccarpets.com

You can reach Alan J. Fletcher by calling 503-709-3632
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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: AJ Books (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971780250
• ISBN-13: 978-0971780255
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,502,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very useful and informative guide., October 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Carpet Buying Secrets Revealed (Paperback)

Before I read this book I was confused and did not know enough about carpet to know whether or not I was going about it in the right way. The stores I visited were not much help either, and in fact, they made me even more confused. I did an internet search hoping to gain a better understanding about selecting a carpet that would last, and that's where I found the authors website and about his carpet buying guide. I am glad that I ordered it, his book seems to be fairly complete, and it goes in depth about carpet scams and how retailers can overcharge. It has also helped me understand how this whole carpet buying process works. I have now gained the confidence to know what type of carpet I want and how to go about getting it without the fear of being taken advantage of. It has been quite a learning experience for me and I would recommend this book to people planning on buying carpet.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More information than expected, September 24, 2003

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"savaal" (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carpet Buying Secrets Revealed (Paperback)

I recently purchased this book, and saved 425 dollars on carpet for my rental. If I saved this much on every rental, I could take a vacation!! Anyway, there really wasn't a question that I had that wasn't answered by this book. I heartily recommend this to anyone who is going to buy carpet.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Quick and Helpful Read, May 19, 2004

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Bill Shirer (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Carpet Buying Secrets Revealed (Paperback)

Helpful information is provided which certainly makes the book worth the cost. However, it is short and should be combined into one book with another book by the author, "The Quick and Easy Guide to Carpet Shopping."

One tip that seems to have worked well for us is to get estimates on a specific brand and style of carpet. That way the sellers are forced to deal against each other simply on terms of price.