Here is a short list of the worst things that can happen when buying shutters:

High cost for low quality
Paying way too much for shutters made of poor quality materials.  See Shutter Materials.

Weasel product names
Be very suspicious of shutter materials with names ending in “wood”. They are often weasel words for polystyrene, MDF and plastic. See A-Z of shutter terms to work out what that name ending in “wood” really means.

Mass produced shutters
Pay top dollar for shutters, thinking you are getting a unique shutter for your opening when you are really getting a mass produced shutter that will be cut down and made to fit. See How shutters are made and installed.

Fixed panels
These panels can’t be moved, ever. Check your quote for this word very carefully.

Cheap hardware is used on your beautiful shutter
Before you know it shutter blades are popping off and whole panels falling out of place. See How shutters are made and installed.

Warranty shopping
Buying shutters from a supplier because they have more years warranty than the other suppliers.
The law states what warranty is necessary. Extra years are mostly just a selling point. See Warranty in Australia

Using a Blind or Curtain specialist to install shutters.
Usually they add the product to their line because of consumer demand but are not set up to install shutters.  Check the installer has certification of training from the manufacturer to know they are experienced in current shutter technology.

Thinking Australian made
From my experience this can mean products imported in finished (painted) pieces and assembled here, products made overseas and finished (painted) here.  Products manufactured in Australia are the true bespoke products.  Not only do we have the assurance that there are the skills and resources available to service the products, but they have been made to meet the high standard set for materials, manufacture practices and employment.  See How to compare shutter quotes.