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Here is a link that might be useful: Dornbracht MEM

It is a beautiful faucet - as I told DH, we could have the fancy sinks and faucets or a new bathroom but not both. (We have a Waterstone in our kitchen so I do appreciate high end faucets)

Here is one that looks similar - and I am sure there are more - this one is almost too inexpensive....

http://www.allmodern.com/Vigo-Wall-Mounted-Bathroom-Faucet-with-Cold-and-Hot-Handles-VG05002CH-VGU1033.html so there is hope. I also saw the MEM for less than $1000 but not sure if current prices

But as my DM says - you get what you pay for....

$75 here.

Here is a link that might be useful: ebay

Thanks to you both! Pharoh, I had seen this same faucet on Light inthbox.com with the acommpaniang warning: Attention Customers: LightInTheBox.com has discovered some websites using LightInTheBox.com images and branding to sell imitation products. To be certain you are getting high quality faucets, only purchase directly from our website.'

But then I did a Google search on lightinthebox.com and their reviews weren't that great overall! Sigh. I may go ahead and purchase the ebay one; hopefully it will last for a couple of years until I can afford to get the real deal. Who knows, maybe it will last for some time.

Actually, I don't recall seeing on either website the name of the manufacturer--bad sign?

Here is a link that might be useful: rebound faucet

When you get a wall mounted faucet you will need to put in the product's appropriate rough in valve. At least that is what I had to do with my Hansgrohe. I do not know if one can just switch out fixtures in this case. I could be wrong. I would think the rough in for the cheap model would be cheap as well and not be adequate to except a higher quality fixture. If the rough in would need changing, when replacing the fixture, than that would require cutting into the wall. If one has tile in this area it might not be very easy. Of course accessing the area from the neighboring room might be an option. You may know this already but just thought I'd give my 2 cents.

I put in a wall mounted faucet many years ago before they got more popular. NO faucet should cost $1400!
I bought one on ebay for $100. The rough in is important and specific to the faucet so buy two of the ones from ebay (for future replacement).

I am pretty happy with my no brand (probably made in china) wall mounted faucet. My $400 hamat in the kitchen broke. My $200 danze has rust all over it.

So more expensive does not mean better...

I fell for the MEM too, but could not justify the price. Check out the Graff Sade for a similar look. I found it for around $600 online.

Thanks for the suggestions! Still in love (lust?)and if I squint with one eye shut, I can kinda justify spending an extra $1000--oh, I just can't. finish. that. sentence.

[goes to get a stiff drink]

ok, I'm back. The faucet's for my bed and breakfast, so a)it's a write-off and b)the $25000 I budgeted for the bathroom addition would be paid off by the extra revenue generated from the ensuing higher rate and occupancy in 1 year; and c) my B&B is in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington DC so most of the cost of a well-designed, high-end bathroom will be recouped by even a modest property appreciation.

But I must admit that I'm bothered by what others think of me should I spend that kind of money for mostly unique design and brand name.

Thank you for listening to my inner child of working-poor background battle it out with my relatively higher-income (notice I didn't say wealthy)adult self.....

I can relate to that! You should read my almost meltdown in kitchens over the weekend about placing our cabinet order Thursday. Spending on wants vs needs is still a bit hard to grasp!

If you are doing well on budget for other items, one splurge like this could really up the satisfaction factor. If you splurge on everything, might backfire.

This faucet will get lots of use- go for it!
Our kitchen faucet is a Waterstone and when it arrived, the quality was amazing. I would ogle the faucet and just want to carry it around(in the protective box) until it was installed.

I decided to purchase the faucet Pharaoh found on Ebay for $75 and if the plumber says it is good quality and can be easily switched out with the Dornbracht if I want later, it will be a go!

will keep you all posted. Thanks again!

Current thread posing a question about reliability of cheap faucets. Excellent points brought up.

Here is a link that might be useful: cheap faucets?

Please post what your plumber says. Also post the performance one year from now.
It would be good to have real experience with expensive vs inexpensive items. Not just the perception of quality.