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Be Willing to Pay for Top Quality

When buying cast stone, as with any other manufactured product, you generally get what you pay for. Well-made pieces containing high-quality materials will last longer, weather better and have a more flawless finish.

For pieces that will serve as major focal points, such as multi-tiered fountains and large statues, it's especially important not to compromise or pinch pennies. "Concrete statuary should reflect the style of the home and its occupants," advises Janice Lucioni of Secret Garden Ornaments, Seattle. "If a million dollar home has a $200 fountain in front, things just don't look right."

She says that a good-sized concrete fountain will cost between $750 and $2,500, depending on the manufacturer and the style. If you set a target price somewhere in the middle (say around $1,500 to $2,000), you are likely to find a broad assortment of fountains that will meet your performance and aesthetic requirements. There's no need to shoot for the moon, but you shouldn't set your price too low either and end up being disappointed.

"With a fountain or yard art, we have to look at that item every day. Why settle for the 'settle' mode when it should be inspiring?" Lucioni comments.

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