Is there a quality difference in the tiles? They are all rectified porcelain-not ceramic. The prices are 2.00, 2.50, and 3.50 per square foot.

Each place told me there is no difference in quality, it is just design, etc. The hardness and quality is the same and none are "seconds."

Is that accurate? Is the cheaper one also cheaper quality? Is there something else I should be aware of? Also all of these are smooth on top, not the kind with "dings" although they look similar to that. Thanks! (also posted on flooring forum but this one gets more activity)

Some tiles have a limited number of individual tile "patterns" within a series. With a large expanse of tile flooring you want to make sure there are a sufficient number so you don't see a repetitive pattern of like tiles dancing across the floor.

And the quality of the pattern, depending on how the "swirls" are made. Though I haven't seen this in a few years, a while ago some lesser priced tiles would have the design silk screened on top, and if you looked with a critical eye you could see the subtle mesh pattern from the screen.

Again, that's dependent on the design being printed.

With them all being rectified, uniformity of size should not be an issue.

Bill or Shaughnn might have better info for you, they know a heckuva lot more about tile quality than me.

Interesting that the cheapest one of the bunch doesn't have where it was made stamped on the back of the tile. I'll need to go back to the store and see what I can find out.