k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Anybody have any brilliant ideas? I've checked Freecycle (put out a wanted ad), Craigslist (put up a wanted ad here too), Habitat for Humanity's ReStore, eBay, and put word out on Facebook. We're wanting approximately 10ft of upper cabinets, and 2-3 lower ones in order to create a workstation in our school/play room. I need to spend VERY little. I'm going to paint them white, so they don't even have to be in great shape. Anyway....ideas?!? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 You could contact people or companies who do remodeling projects and see if you can pick up any cabinets they are going to throw away. You can also contact local bulider's and ask them. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Have you tried posting "wanted" flyers in your local supermarkets? I really can't think of anything else that you haven't already tried. If all else fails, you could try Ikea. Their prices are reasonable (although probably still more than you want to spend if you're hoping for something close to free, but their cabinets are a great value and might end up costing a lot less than you think.) You could also call them and ask to speak with someone in their clearance area to see if they have any floor samples for sale. The Ikea stores with kitchen displays are always moving things around, and they sell the display setups at a discount. (I don't know how much of a discount, though, but it would be worth calling them if you have an Ikea store in your area.) Also look at places like Lowes and Home Depot to see if they're selling any displays or have any returned items on clearance. Again, you could call and ask, so you don't make a trip for nothing. I hope you're able to find something! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Does your ReStore allow you to leave a wish list? You may also want to ask them when they typically pick up donations of large items. Ours does this on Tuesday and if you want anything great like cabinets, you need to almost be there as they are unloading. 24 hours later that good stuff is always gone. We also have salvage places like Railroad Salvage near us. They carry building supplies cheaply. Some is in perfect new condition, some needsminor repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Check with local cabinet stores to see if they have any display models that they are going to be parting with soon. Usually they have only a few feet of each kind, so you won't be able to be picky about style, but the prices are dirt cheap; especially if you are willing to overlook a few dents/scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ME-Mommy Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I would check at Lowe's or Home Depot for "Scratch 'n Dent" items...we have bought some really nice stuff for very little $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Salvage stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 The dump? My aunt finds amazing things there. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Freecycle.com in your area. I live in a big city. Here, Habitat for Humanity has a store where they have extras for sale dirt cheap. Think 40 ft of hardwood floor or an odd light fixture, etc. Check in your area to see if you have one near you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Check new subdivisions in your area that are almost sold out. When builders make a model home complex they will usually have at least one model that has a sales office in the garage. All those cabinets have to be torn out for the model conversion. They may let you have them if you are willing to come tear them out yourselves. They will probably be happy to get rid of them (the less stuff (weight) they have to put in the dumpster, the better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Are you or your dh handy? They are really not that hard to make, especially if you don't care about fancy routing on the doors. You can rent the tools. You can also use wood trim/moulding to decorate the cabinet doors - be creative. :) Other than DIY, I think you've listed every place I'd have looked. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Do you have an Ikea nearby? Their cheapest cabinets are reallllly inexpensive. You could get what you are talking about for very little money there. When we pulled out our kitchen cabinets for our remodel, I sold them on Craigslist. Just keep an eye out -they'll probably show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Call a few custom cabinet shops. The ones in our area keep "mistakes" in the back and also have a masive warehouse clearance sale a few times a year, cabinets for $5-15/ea. I love them for storage in closets because anytime you can close a door, things look tidy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Do you have any builder overstock/architectural salvage yards near you? There are a couple here that have some good buys. You have to be willing to go often, be patient and be ready to buy it when you see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 No Ikea nearby :( (oh how I wish) Thanks for all the other ideas!! I may have some phonecalls to make tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfThree Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Dont know how cheap your looking for but Lowe's has unfinished wood cabinets rather cheap. We used these to replace our kitchen cabinets (only had $$ for absolute cheapest) and I painted them my own colors and they look great. We've had these cheaper cabinets for approximately 4 years now and they are holding up quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Our dumps have a strict policy on not taking anything out of them. Dawn The dump? My aunt finds amazing things there. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I have seen them at yard sales believe it or not! Not often though. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AnthonyPorter Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think the using an old cabinets is today an old idea. There are many stores where you can get a IKEA cabinets. You can visit to that stores and can get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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