Less expensive hinges?

[Russell Sansom]

My son needs 20 pairs of chrome plated, possibly ball tip cabinet hinges (2-1/2" high by 2" wide, opened ) for his kitchen cabinets.

We're having some heartache at the idea of paying $25 - $35 a pair! Talk about sticker shock!

Can anyone recommend a reliable and lower-priced source for these?

Thanks very much,
Russ

[Zach Callum]

If you go with cheap hinges, you will wish that you hadn't. Schaub is about the lowest priced hinge that I would use. Even at $10 each, you might get a couple that don't function properly.

[Pat Barry]

I've found that Lee Valley has very good selection and prices

[Mark Wooden]

Horton Brasses, here in CT.
They make a very good hinge

[phil harold]

mortise:
http://store.restoration.com/classic-loose-pin-ball-tip-hinge-25-37s/dp/111212

non mortise:
http://www.pullsdirect.com/schaub-and-company-1100b-non-mortise-ball-tip-2-1-2-x-7-8-cabinet-hinge/p2081986

[Jeff Duncan]

Yup, another fan of Horton Brass. I use the non-mortise fairly often at $9 a pair. If your going for the mortise hinges they're a little more....maybe $15 or so a pair? I've tried several cheaper hinges and they were....well.....cheaper:(

good luck,
JeffD

[peter gagliardi]

I'll be third in line to recommend Horton Brasses - top notch quality and service for me for the last 15 years or so.
i haven't found a better hinge or one even close for the money.
peter