HOBO and cabinets - kitchen and bath

HOBO and cabinets - kitchen and bath

Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 172 posts · 38 votes

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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Investor · Downers Grove, IL · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 955 votes
5y

@Peter Halliday thanks for the tag

@Jerry N. happy to help out. We're local in lombard. If you search Pentwater Cabinetry, you will find us. I don't think BP will let me post my contact information here, so I will PM you as well. We work mostly with contractors, builders and investors, and we're direct from the factory. Not a dealer. 

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  • Rental Property Investor · Arlington Heights, IL · Member since 2017 · 243 posts · 108 votes
    5y

    @Chris T. is a good person to talk to.  He works at a great cabinet supplier in the Chicagoland area.  Great quality and great prices. 

  • Investor · Downers Grove, IL · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 955 votes
    5y

    @Peter Halliday thanks for the tag

    @Jerry N. happy to help out. We're local in lombard. If you search Pentwater Cabinetry, you will find us. I don't think BP will let me post my contact information here, so I will PM you as well. We work mostly with contractors, builders and investors, and we're direct from the factory. Not a dealer. 

  • Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 172 posts · 38 votes
    5y
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    Contractor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    5y

    @Chris T. - Interested to see and hear more about your products.  Always looking to network with people first suppliers that understand the real estate industry.  Please reach out.

  • Real Estate Broker · 3412 S. Harlem Avenue Riverside, IL 60546 · Member since 2015 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    5y

    @Chris T. your cabinets look great. I will connect shortly. Always looking for more vendors. 

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