Here's how I work differently. Some suppliers confirm a small sample, then give you a quote. They source the slabs and start fabrication only after you agree. I show customers the full slabs first, so they can see the veining clearly. I base the quote on those slabs, then start fabrication. Why? A small sample alone can leave a big gap between expectations and the finished result. This is a Shana Beige sample. We could cut a matching sample from this spot. But that doesn't show how the full slab varies. I could cut a matching sample from a spot on another slab too. It still wouldn't represent the whole slab. Our Shana Beige slabs look different, yet all three could match this small sample. Then you can't be sure which block the supplier will actually use for your pieces. That's where disputes or misunderstandings can arise later. Before quoting, I think we should agree on the look and the slab's variation with the customer. For Shana Beige, do you want flower-like markings, or not? Do you want flowing veins, or not? Or these watermark-like markings— do you want them, or not? Decide all this first. Then customers know what to expect, and roughly how the finished result will look. Only then is the quote accurate: it's based on this exact slab, ready for fabrication. This step really matters. If you're new to stone and don't know the process, go and see the full slabs. A quote based on confirmed slabs is specific and practical. It's workable, meets your needs, and avoids a big mismatch in the final result. That's it for now.