jn3344--did you ever try lampsplus.com? If so, did you prefer Y-lighting? Thx!

browse through any website for materials you are shopping for, chose a model/id number, google the model number and check the businesses selling that item for prices, shipping and other pertinent info we did that for many items from hinges, door knobs, plumbing fixtures, lighting fans etc and had no problems at all with the results

I didn't try lampsplus. On my first order from lightingdirect I got great service, good prices and then an overall 20% discount on top of it all. But that whole thing dried up and I ended up getting the rest cheaper at Y-lighting for the designer stuff and amazon for the rest.

Thanks for the great ideas. I had not heard of lampsplus or Y-lighting and will be checking out both.

Craigslist!

Depending on your style, I'd highly recommend House of Antique Hardware. They have really high quality items and your first order is 10% off. Not bargain prices, but way better items than we were able to find elsewhere.