Great price when I bought this sink,
August 16, 2010 S. Burk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elkay BCR153 Gourmet Celebrity Sink, Stainless Steel (Tools & Home Improvement)
I should begin by stating the fact that I in no way understand why kitchen products cost as much as they do, nor do I understand the appeal of spending a lot of money for prestige products. I blame a lot of that on HGTV, which I admit to watching, but also resent as an attempt at mass marketing in the guise of informative programing.
The price of this sink when I bought it had dropped to around $80, which made it a great price for what I assume is a better quality sink than the standard Home Depot products (there is a $99 sink/faucet combo available, but I already have a faucet I can use). As I write this, the price is around $100 more than I paid, which to me seems too much for a basic bar sink. I was expecting to be dazzled by the wonder of a sink with a list price of $243, but in fact, other than the angled corners and "Celebrity" logo, it doesn't seem particularly amazing. In fact the finish is a bit rough along one edge, which would have annoyed me a lot more had I...Read more