When I think carpet, I tend to think of shifty-eyed hustlers with "liquidation sale" banners hung all-year 'round - not my idea of a happy consumer buying experience.
That's why I want to give a Judy's Book shout-out to Arnie Vogel and his shop at 82nd and Aurora. My wife and I worked with Arnie a few years ago on a major remodel project, and I've just called him again for some follow-on work in our basement. He's always a pleasure to deal with -- exactly the opposite of the pushy sales type -- and his installers do an excellent job.
Vogel's may not have the infinite selection of a warehouse store, but for a single-location business he deals in a suprisingly wide variety of flooring choices, across the full range of materials, styles and prices. We particularly like his selection of high-quality New Zealand wool carpets -- offering the same quality as major brands like Karastan, but at significantly lower prices.
If you're in the market for new carpet and want to deal with a nice, honest person, I strongly suggest you stop by Vogels and talk to Arnie.
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