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[QUOTE="Tile Shop, post: 903994"] Even though I work for an online supplier (one that is mentioned above but won't say which ;)) and this is my own personal opinion, I would advise, don't buy online from your armchair! As for the quality, I can tell you 80-90% of what you see online might be fine. The sneaky 10-20% remaining will be a polished turd that you will be drawn to for price or because the design stands out and catches your eye, but in reality is on the "permissible limits of tolerance". You must see a sample of what you are getting before you buy, but bare in mind that ordering online and due to stock turnover, it may be from a different batch than the tile you receive for your main order so expect some variation in size, shade, and sometimes quality. And yes there are some good deals about but on the whole, tiles are not a cheap purchase and you have to live with them for a while. You are far better off getting out the house, in your car, on the bus, whatever, and take the time to visit several [preferably independent] showrooms in your area. Talk to the staff about your project, ask loads of questions, tell them what you want and they will guide you. You are also far more likely to negotiate a good deal with a showroom staff member than a computer, and you have the advantage of seeing in the flesh a good display of what you are getting. [/QUOTE]
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