John I would say yes and no. Sorry for the confusion but yes its becoming more and more common for so called cabinet shops to put nails through the face frames that will always be visible when stained but even more so when they are natural color. Is it right ? No way in hell if you ask me. I don't believe you should ever put nails where they can be visible. It's not fair to the customer and I consider it poor workmanship.
Outsourcing doors is also more and more common and in most cases you can get a better product for less money. All these companies do is make doors it makes sense.
Now as for the finish, again its poor workmanship. The cabinets should have a smooth finish just like the doors or be very close to it. Someone didn't spend the proper amount of time during the finishing process. There response is just as poor as the work.
Outsourcing doors is also more and more common and in most cases you can get a better product for less money. All these companies do is make doors it makes sense.
Now as for the finish, again its poor workmanship. The cabinets should have a smooth finish just like the doors or be very close to it. Someone didn't spend the proper amount of time during the finishing process. There response is just as poor as the work.