Hi, I think I can help. I got samples from deko tile when we were redoing 3 bathrooms, they were slow to come, so expensive for this teeny tiny sample on two marbles told me they had them in stock then when I was ready to order, they had none left! Then they told me calcuatta is very hard to find and if I found good stone to let them know...strange huh? Well through one of the bloggers i communicate with gave me a fantastic source and I could not have been happier with the GORGEOUS calcutta gold material I ordered, cut tile and chair rails and pencil moldings. What is your email address? I will send information your way.

I too am looking for some gorgeous Calacatta Gold subway tiles--probably 2x4 polished, if I can find them. Any suggestions on a good source?

I would not give out personal info. Even just email. Maybe I am paranoid, but it seems off a bit. Anyway, here is a link that may help.

Here is a link that might be useful: calcatta

I actually ordered Negro Marquina tile from Deko about 4 weeks ago. They came within one week, and were packaged really well. I knew what I wanted so I didn't have to mess with samples. They were great for me.

If you are looking for a quality carrara basketweave, check out Builder Depot. High quality, tiles in 12x12 sheets are the same size as the matching border tiles. The colors are consistent as well as the tile size - unlike Dekotile. Sure wish we would have found Builder Depot first.

Just to add to any one thinking of using DeKo Tile. Don't. I received 40 sheets of tile and only 14 of them were without damage. I am still in discussion with them because they think I should pay for shipping to return the bad tiles to them. First it was take some pictures, then we need an accurate count, then take more pictures. That is where I am after 1 week of dealings with them.

We ordered 45sqft. of glass tiles and were told that up to 5% of them might arrive broken. In fact, 20% were broken, so we had to order more in a hurry to complete the job. We paid almost $200 for 2nd day air shipping, but the new tiles took a week to arrive. We have contacted the company numerous times to ask for a refund of the priority shipping charge, and they always say they will get back to us, but never do. Their tile is beautiful, but their customer service is ugly. My advice is to buy elsewhere if you can.

Buying online is a growing market offering significant savings. So like bees to honey we are drawn in. I buy online all the time :)

After speaking to my family they raised some interested points. Why doesn't someone who has spent their life in industry actually just lay out the facts. Tell us what to look for or at the very lest give us an idea of how to ensure we are not headed in the wrong direction.

Good idea. So one rainy Friday night I set about writing this post: [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/to-buy-marble-online-or-to-not-buy-online-that-is-the-question-dsvw-vd~3812051 [(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/to-buy-marble-online-or-to-not-buy-online-that-is-the-question-dsvw-vd~3812051)

Please note I am not a Journalist. This is just a guide not an essay. I am just a person who has worked hard from nothing to create a large corporation. Before doing so I was fortunate enough to work for some of the wolds largest companies and really managed to get a good handle on manufacturing and distribution.

As this is a lot to do with credibility you can read more about me here: https://www.aabacosmallbusiness.com/advisor/post/142806987622/builder-depot-a-small-business-re-inventing-the 

At the very least I hope it helps some people. For us. Google trusted store really is the key. Google's entire business is the internet. They have to be 100% upfront or risk loosing their company. If you are not a Google trusted store and yet value Google as a vehicle to advertise your business then the question is why? And if you think about it I am sure you can conclude that answer for yourself.

Hi Myron Poluha,

I think at that point with Deko Tile your best bet is to let the Credit Card company resolve it for you. Usually financial incentives get the ball rolling.

Buying online is growing and is growing in this sector as well. However marble does have a few more challenges, but you can take a few steps to cover yourself.

Given that we have put together a list of tips to buying online to try and split the good ones from the potentially worse ones.

Tips for buying marble online: [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/to-buy-marble-online-or-to-not-buy-online-that-is-the-question-dsvw-vd~3812051 [(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/to-buy-marble-online-or-to-not-buy-online-that-is-the-question-dsvw-vd~3812051)