there is a thread on shiloh vs showplace that outlines showplace by an expert kd and it is new so look on page 1
my take is this: i looked at schuler and medallion silverline and showplace. the schuler was $9k,the medallion silverline was $8k and showplace was $12k. had i been able to i would have gone showplace. i went with medallion silverline as medallion makes schuler and i wanted to use a kd in a kitchen place vs lowes. schuler has low and high levels of styles that mock all the medallion lines. my impression is that showplace has more standard quality construction features so if the price is the same, showplace is probably a better bet.
re cliq, have you ordered samples? i did and did not like the stain colors and the samples had scratches on the dark finish which i thought was a bad sign for futures. i wouldn't even consider them without seeing their samples.
if you love the showplace, possibly you can pare down some moldings, light rails, etc to make it more cost effective.

ardcp, I will have to look at the medallion silverline cabinets to see if there is something I could like. I am still looking. I do have samples of the Clique and the white finish was not that sturdy but was nice.

Have you looked at RTA Barker or RTA Conestoga (i.e., retailers Cabinet Authority, Cabinet Joint, etc.)? Very nice quality cabinets from both.