Ferguson is not inexpensive. Have you chosen the exact sink you want? Try googling it and find other suppliers. You'll need the part number. But Ferguson's won't do you any favors pricewise.

Oh I know Fergusons is expensive. That's my point. It appears to be the exact sink, same gauge etc. so why would I pay that price when I can get it at big box. My concern was if there was some glaring quality issue between stainless sinks- I don't get it.

What sink is it?

Franke Regatta FRGX160

It depends on the sink. I pay just over $500.00 for an E-540 Karran Edge series. It is beautiful, my customers love them, and if anyone's ever regretted spending the money, I haven't heard about it. The Kohler apron sinks I've sold are $800.00, but again, no regrets.

I think you are paying more for the Franke Regatta FRGX160, because it has the name "Franke" on it. Note that Franke's higher-end sinks made in Switzerland are in the $1000+ price range. So this one isn't that high for this name brand.

It's 18 gauge. You can pay less and get a 16-gauge (which is thicker stainless steel than 18-gauge) sink from Kraus. People on this forum love the Kraus sinks.

There are several Kraus 60/40 sinks. Here is one that may give you more interior room than the Franke Regatta FRGX160: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Kraus-33-inch-Undermount-60-40-Double-Bowl-Steel-Kitchen-Sink/3381361/product.html?refccid=FOPIWQ3Q7SUYC3KFZ65REA3RNQ&searchidx=7

Are you certain it's the same sink? My experience has been that the big box websites will take you to a similar sink when they don't actually sell that exact number.

Thank you all for your responses. The sink I was speaking of doesn't have the same number as the Regatta so it is probably different, even though specs appear similar. I have been looking at some on overstock, i.e. Kraus, Ruvati, as friedajune suggested. Don't want a cheap sink with low quality but don't want to pay a fortune either. Thank you.

The only comment I have is to consider that no single thing works as hard in your kitchen as the sink and faucet. Many things have vital roles in the kitchen, but the sink is the workhorse of the room.

Not a question you asked, but keep the depth of the bowls in mind. The Kraus sink linked above is 10" deep. Add the couple inches of counter, and it may be a bit uncomfortable to reach the bottom while washing dishes. Though that depth is pretty great for hiding dirty dishes in the sink. Here is another Kraus 60/40 sink that is 9" on one side, and 7" on the other which you might find more comfortable.

Kraus KBU24 sink

I've had pretty cheap sinks over the years, and now have rather expensive ones (IMO). I can't tell much difference, other than the big one we have now is really big (43") and really deep (10"). It retails for $1200, but we bought it scratch-n-dent off ebay for $165. I lusted after the Kohler Stages 45, and I think it could be worth the extra money with all of the accessories. But to me, a basic sink is a basic sink. Heavier gauge (lower number) is better, as is sprayed on insulation. I'm not willing to pay much for aesthetics, but I'm sure I'm in the minority on that point.

Price often has to do with brand and where the sink is manufactured. The important thing with stainless is the gauge and finishing. Having had a handmade ss sink (Julien) and seen a Ruvati of the same gauge, it isn't really work paying more to me. But most of the more inexpensive sinks are made in China.

I would only buy a 16 gauge sink as these are less noisy and durable.

As for depth, I disagree with whoever said 10" was too deep. Why? Because you have a sink grid in the bottom which trans the 10-inch sink into a 9-inch deep sink. I poo poo'd grids at first but they are fantastic in a sink.

Kraus and Ruvati are liked brands around here and affordable. Some of these come with grids and other accessories.

Top of the line pretty much for ss sinks is Julien. Look at those and the prices. Then you can compare looks and features.

A sink is a sink is a sink. Avoid the very cheapest and the rest are pretty much the same. I would never even consider spending more than 2 or 3 hundred for a sink, and in fact I got mine from Costco for considerably less.

As for depth, I am sick and tired of the stupidly shallow sinks I most often encounter. A 7" deep sink is totally unacceptable for anyone who intends to use the thing as an actual sink. I like utility sinks the best but you never see them in homes anymore. I'll be installing one in the house we just bought right away. For the "regular" kitchen sink, the one I bought is 9" or 10" deep and I decided to go with the corian countertop rather than Formica-equivalents simply because it gave me an extra inch or so of depth by allowing an under-the-counter mount. It'll be wonderful to finally be able to put my deeper sauce pans in the sink without having them bump into the faucet.

I love my Houzer sink. It is an 18-gauge premium grade SS and has insulation over the sound pad. The quietest sink I have ever owned. Not so crazy about the single bowl, but you live and learn. Everyone was saying get the single bowl, so I did. But the rest of the sink is wonderful.

http://www.houzersink.com/our-products/zero-radius-topmount-large-single-bowl-bls-3322/?_sfm_material=Stainless+Steel&_sfm_number_of_basins=1&_sfm_faucet_holes=1

WCZ:

Yours is the first complaint against a single bowl I've ever heard. A guy just paid me $2,400.00 to tear out a perfectly fine undermounted double bowl to put in a single in granite.

I'm with WalnutCreek Zone - I thought I was the only person in America who doesn't like nor want a single bowl, not to mention farmhouse, front apron sinks-ugh. They look great...when they're not in use. Otherwise there are dishes, or food remnants and you're moving the dishes around to let things drain, use the disposal etc. I'll take my ss double bowl. I am still stymied by all the talk about "quietness" though. Guess I've always had quiet sinks because the sound/noise has never been an issue - and I'm picky and sound sensitive.

I also prefer a double-bowl sink. I've used a single bowl (grew up with one) and it doesn't work for me. Sometimes the gang gets going on the kitchen forum and makes anyone who disagrees seem "wrong" but there are many different ways to cook, or do laundry, etc. etc. and sometimes you have to trust yourself.