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Recently, I have signed up for C's HDB premium package at the Expo - the one with the showflat. The designer was nice, he sat us down explaining every detail of package for 3hours. I was not quite keen to sign up immediately on that day but was bought over by his experience and sales pitch. The 'freebies' were of quality. So, hubby and i decided with ciseern (without going to other booths to check out the prices) and paid 5k deposit (20% of quotation) The designer did not want to draw a layout of the rooms. He dissuaded me of choosing classic modern design. He tried to sell his idea of 'modern zen' or ?contemporary design. Even when he whipped out his Ipad to show me his recommended designs, I was not impressed. I felt pressured by the designer and my hubby, who was not helping at all. Hubby said to designer 'if you can convinced my wife, i am happy with the package'. Hubby left everything for me to decide. When i said i wanted to knock down walls between kitchen and dining area, service yard and one of the bedroom next to the living for to create space, he kept going against the idea. The impression i got is that maybe he already has a 'template' for hdb and any deviation from that template means more hassle Then, i found out that there were many bad reviews on their quotation, workmanship etc on forums. It really got me worried. Besides, i read that the other ID quotations are starting with 11k to 15k, with less attractive freebies. Is C's package price is high because of their generous 'freebies'. I was quoted around $24.7k for a 4 room hdb premium package (after 10% rebate and 7% GST). But we were told the final price should be around 30+k. The package includes A) professional services - space planningfurniture layoutconsultationpeserpective drawings on carpentry (max 2 amendments)Project management and site supervision 12 months warrantyB) Masonry Works construction of 50mm cabinet base, fridge base, washing machine base1x MBR toilet's shower kerbhaulage service C)Plumbing works copper piping extension at kitchen sink position laying of concealed drainage pipe at kitchen sink and washing machine positionLabour for installing kitchen sink with inlet and outletLabour for installing 1 storage or 2 instant heater (exclusive of electrical wiring)Labour for installing accessories at 2 bathroom, 1 handheld bidet spray D) Ceiling works supply and install plasterboard light holder with coffer **** roomsupply and install plasterboard false ceiling at dining area with 1 timber support E) Glass works supply and install 10mm clear frameless tempered glass shower screen at master bedroom (size 1800mmx1800mm) - swing doorF) Carpentry laminate finish with wood grain carcassdesign and fabricate TV feature wall with cove light pelmet L2400mm x H1950mmdesign and fabricate low TV console L2100mm x 4500mm + 4 sets of D450mm drawers with blum full extension tandem runners design & fabricate full height swing door built in wardrobe L1800mm x H2550mm + 4 sets of blum full extension tandem runnersdesign and fabricate top & bottom kitchen cabinet L20ft + 4 sets of D450mm drawers with blum full extension tandem runners + 2 sets of aventos HK uplifters + blumotion hingesWorktop 10ft granite > free upgrade to caesarstonesupply and install 1 set 304 stainless steel dish rack supply and install Teka cooker hob & hood - i chose stainless steel hob and hoodwith 1200cm3 suction force (exclusive of electrical wiring)G) Miscellanous supply & install system 3 mitsubishi starmex electric inverter split unit air-con for all bedrooms (to top up 1k+ for system 4)+ 1/2 inch class 1 armaflex insultation supply and paint all internal walls with nippon vinilex 5000 paint + ceiling with nippon matex paintsupply and paint all pipes and door frames with nippon bodelax pain cardboard protection on affected flooring for all timber doors, fan coils,General cleaning"Freebies" Free upgrade from granite worktop to caesarstone 10 ft (PWP $135per additional ft)Mitsubishi system 3 inverter airconFree $1000 Courts voucherOm sofa (worth 2.5k) or dining table with 4 chairs (worth 2k)Courts voucher rebate for Variation order (before 7% GST)The above does not include Vanity sink in MBR, does not include electrical wiring Do you think the package is worth 24.7k? Please advise. Thank you!