Size, materials, and construction quality. A $2,000 shed is typically a smaller footprint with basic features, and depending on who built it, the materials might be entry-level. A $5,000 shed is usually bigger, built with better lumber and hardware, and has the kind of construction that's designed to hold up for the long haul.
At our lots, even our most affordable buildings are Amish-built with solid materials. So the price difference between an $2,500 building and a $6,000 building is mostly about size and upgrades: bigger footprint, additional doors or windows, a loft, workbench, different siding style. The craftsmanship doesn't drop just because the building is smaller.
Where that price gap gets dangerous is when you're comparing across companies. A $2,000 shed from a big-box store and a $5,000 Amish-built shed aren't even in the same conversation. One's built to sell. The other's built to last.
