I have always thought that Axiom's 'Real Wood Finishes' have been reasonably priced - but in reality are still quite expensive for many people. Many exotic veneer materials such as Rosewood have become almost prohibitively expensive, especially when they come from elsewhere in the world where transportation costs for heavy bulky items have increased dramatically. Furthermore, the time, labour & skill that it takes to apply a HG finish is significant as well.
I suppose that the price advantage that some other manufacturers enjoy is due to the cabinets being built in low wage areas of the world; however, for me, it is nice to see that this kind of craftsmanship is still being fostered over here...
TAM
