Your Cart is Empty
There is the common misconception that Amazon.com always has the cheapest prices on everything. Amazon certainly does nothing to dispel that idea, as it as it continues it's assault on small businesses in an effort to dominate the world.
Recently Amazon.com has unveiled some "in-house" brands, such as AmazonBasics and Amazon Essentials. We are not quite sure how a company goes from selling books, to selling almost everything, to.....manufacturing hardware?
Nevertheless, we thought it would be a good idea to take a closer look at some AmazonBasics cabinet hardware, and see if it really is the best value available online.
The best way to do that is to directly compare specific AmazonBasics items with similar or identical items offered by Cosmas.
Comparison #1: Cosmas 9009SN versus AmazonBasics AB2300-SN
Price |
Length |
Hole Spacing |
|
Cosmas 9009SN |
$1.99 |
4-1/2" |
3" |
AmazonBasics AB2300-SN |
$2.09* |
4-1/2" |
3" |
*This designates the fact that you can not purchase only (1) AmazonBasics AB2300-SN through Amazon.com because it is only offered in multi-packs. A price of (10)AB2300-SN-10 on Amazon is currently $20.99. Therefore, if you need a total of (23) or (35), we guess you'll be paying for pulls that you don't need!
As you can see, these two pulls are nearly identical, though we can not attest to the manufacturing quality of the Amazon cabinet pull. The Cosmas 9009SN cabinet pull, on the other hand, is backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Comparison #2: Cosmas 161-128ORB versus AmazonBasics AB2700-OR
Price |
Length |
Hole Spacing |
|
Cosmas161-128ORB |
$3.69 |
6-5/8"" |
5" |
AmazonBasicsAB2700-OR |
$4.19* |
6.62" |
5" |
*This designates the fact that you can not purchase only (1) AmazonBasics AB2700-OR through Amazon.com because it is only offered in multi-packs. A price of (10)AB2700-OR-10 on Amazon is currently $41.99.
Again, these two pulls are very similar, though we think that the oil rubbed bronze finish is much more appealing on the Cosmas 161-128ORB European bar pull.
Comparison #3: Cosmas 783FB versus AmazonBasics AB1800-FB
Price |
Length |
Hole Spacing |
|
Cosmas783FB |
$2.05 |
3-11/16" |
3" |
AmazonBasicsAB1800-FB |
$2.49* |
4.13" |
3" |
*This designates the fact that you can not purchase only (1) AmazonBasics AB1800-FB through Amazon.com because it is only offered in multi-packs. A price of (10)AB1800-FB-10 on Amazon is currently $24.95.
Though the AmazonBasics AB1800-FB is slightly longer in overall length, it is plagued by the fact that you can only purchase them in increments of (10). The Cosmas 783FB, by contrast, can be purchased in any increments with no minimum order quantity.
In summary, it is important not to assume that everything is cheaper on Amazon.com. It is also critical to keep in mind that Amazon.com has never been in the business of manufacturing cabinet hardware until recently. Only time will tell if a company that started off selling books will commit to the durability of their products, despite having no history of manufacturing cabinet hardware.
Discover the most popular cabinet hardware finishes for 2026, including Brushed Brass, Gold Champagne, Satin Nickel, Weathered Nickel, Matte Black, Graphite, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Brushed Antique Brass. Learn which finishes pair best with white, gray, blue, green, and wood cabinets, plus expert tips for choosing the perfect hardware for your home.
With the closure of ShopHouzz, many homeowners and designers are searching for better places to buy cabinet hardware online. Discover why specialized retailers like DoorCorner.com often provide better product information, better customer service, higher-quality product photography, and a more curated selection of cabinet pulls, knobs, hinges, and home hardware.
The 1/3 rule is the most useful guideline in cabinet hardware design. Learn how to apply it to every drawer and door in your kitchen for perfectly proportioned pulls.
