lampshades- why such a variation in price?

[Anonymous]

The shade on a table lamp has gotten stained and I want to replace it.

The lamp plus shade cost about $400 when I bought it 5 plus years ago.

I measured the shade, and I believe it is a silk shantung material.

I found a silk shade same size on Wayfair for $35. And I found one on Lamps Plus for $240.

What is the difference?? They list the sale
dimensions and material.

Given the price of the lamp, both prices seem off - one too low, one too high.

Can anyone school me on what to look for in a decent quality lampshade?

[Anonymous]

sorry, they list the SAME (not sale) dimensions and material

[Anonymous]

Different stores have different profit margins. I gave up on Wayfair - too much of their stuff is not quite as described and instead is low quality.

Did you look at Target or Walmart or Kohls?