Is wrought iron pickets a selling feature?

[rdx]

I saw lot of real estate ads putting wrought iron pickets as a selling feature and builders are actually charging several thousands more on this upgrade.

But when I look at the prices for wooden and iron pickets. Single basket iron picket (this is usually the basic one builders install) is selling for $13 a piece http://www.stairparts.ca/categories.php?SUBCAT=Basket%20Metal%20Balusters, but solid oak wooden picket is selling for $40 to $70 each http://www.stairparts.ca/categories.php?SUBCAT=Oversize%20Hampton%20Newels, and plus labor to stain and materials (paint) on top.

So, if we pay to upgrade from wooden pickets to iron pickets, the builder actually save thousands on parts & labor, and make additional thousands from your upgrade?? Does it make sense?

Builder should pay people back for "upgrading" to iron pickets :lol:

[tallAJ]

didnt you get the memo? Builders will get scam you as much as posible while still giving you that smile and handshake!

which builder?

[rdx]

didnt you get the memo? Builders will get scam you as much as posible while still giving you that smile and handshake!

which builder?

I think all builders are charging for the wrought iron pickets "upgrade". That's why real estate agents put that as selling feature.

I think they charge for the trend. I wish there will a trend for vinyl over leather. And we will get the leather seat cheaper than vinyl lol

[rdx]

Sorry, my fault, the wooden oak one should be $15-17 each Sorry, my fault, the wooden oak one should be $15-17 each http://www.stairparts.ca/categories.php?SUBCAT=Oversize%20Hampton%20Baluste rs , but add the labor to stain and material (paint), they should still cost almost double of the basic wrought iron picket. , but add the labor to stain and material (paint), they should still cost almost double of the basic wrought iron picket.