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If you are in the market for carpet or any other type of flooring, You are in luck! The retail flooring business is stagnant at best, foot traffic is down and attitudes are suffering. Many retail sales people are struggling to survive. They are much more willing to negotiate right now, which makes it a great opportunity to purchase new flooring. Prices now could never be cheaper. There is essentially to much supply, but not enough demand. It is truly a buyers market. In the coming months, prices are going to remain stable, due to anticipation of the fall season. If retail traffic improves, you may find it more difficult to negotiate. When that happens the demand will grow and cause prices to climb. As consumer confidence grows, the market should find its equilibrium point, where supply equals demand. Labor is cheap now too. Many contractors are cutting rates just to put food on the table. Just remember to do one thing. Shop smart and know the products as well as its limitations. You c...