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Updated almost 4 years ago,

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Jerry N.
  • Chicago, IL
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HOBO and cabinets - kitchen and bath

Jerry N.
  • Chicago, IL
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There was a store, the Home Owners Buying Outlet that used to be out near Joliet/Chanahon/Crete, somewhere out that way 20ish years ago.  At that time it really was whatever damaged, remnants or overruns they could source.  Then they massively expanded, changed their presence to HOBO and there were two local Chicago land locations, one in Forest Park and one in Burbank.  They closed in 2019 I think.
We used to get nice solid wood bathroom vanity cabinets, stock, from there at a great price.  Haven't been able to find anything similar at any of the big box stores.  Either painted particle board, long lead time or pricier than we'd like.  
Any local-ish suggestions?
We've also found that the cabinet source that we've used for many kitchens has changed their product lines.  Shopping price around for quite a few kitchens over the years there was a company we'd go to over and over and a specific line we'd used for our last 4 kitchens.  Bamboo front, plywood box.  We always received compliments on the cabinets, and they've aged well in the 2-6 years they've been in place.  Looking for suggestions for budget alternatives to big box stores. 
I don't know if we can post companies, but the place we used was in Chicago near south side.  There was a place we used in Broadview a couple times that will never use again (quality over time), and we've done 2 kitchens with Ikea closeouts.  Stock, assembled preferred over needing to be assembled.  
Any recommendations appreciated.
Thanks for reading.

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