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Like all things, engineered doors vary wildly in quality and price. The quality of the core, the thickness and quality of the veneer and lippings (edge sections) all vary between manufacturer's versions of popular designs like the one you are considering. Let me know if you want a great contact...

Have you considered using hinge fronts? These look like a tee hinge, but they are in effect only the visible part, allowing you to hang the door on butts which are stronger and have a smoother action than a 'real' t hinge.