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Great thread! For us since this will be our first home, money is a factor and we don't want to spend too much... Which LEDs would you go for?? Ive been advised i can get leds that are just fine for under $20 each?? We will be getting cool or natural
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Yes you can get them for under $20. We know of people who purchased 40 from eBay at around $11 each. They are GU10 led globes and come with the silver ring for the ceiling.
They look fine in the ceiling, but the brightness is just not there. I realise not everyone likes a bright house, but when it's so dull and dim it has a really horrible feel and look to it. That's my personal opinion anyway. And now having first hand experience with the wattsavers ($50) a piece they are worlds and worlds apart.
If you go into Beacon lighting or similar, you will still pay $15 - $20+ for halogen downlights. LED technology is a lot newer so it realistically makes sense it will be dearer.
So yes, they are fine. They will work and give you light. Personally though, if money was an issue I'd install halogens and save up until I could change them over to good quality LED's.