Hardwood Floors

[Shadonna N.]

Does anyone have a recommendation for hardwood floors.  I am not talkig about Lowe's, Home Depot. or Lumber Liquidatos who charge $3.00+/sq ft.  I am in the DMV so I do go to a few places that are a few cents cheaper.  Thinking the stores are probably purchasing for half the price (based on volume).  I want to go to the place where the retailer goes.  If such a place truly exists, are there any things I need to check.  For example, I hear short boards are often sold at the discount places.  Thanks in advance for your help.

[William Hochstedler]

Also, look at your local classifieds.  Depending on the project (and business model), you can often find other people's leftovers.  We can frequently find up to 250 sf for around $1/sf.  If we need to pay $3-5/sf to supplement a small amount, we're still ahead.