We are researchers. We are very choosy about what we install in our home when we are going to have to live with for a long time and we are always concious of resale value. When our sink arrived, the packaging alone was enough to reassure that we had made the right decision. The sink was flawless and beautiful. We get complements on it every time someone sees it for the first time.we have had for more than a year and it looks like the day we bought it and trust me it gets used! I cook and wash dishes every day. We bathe the dog in it! This is not one if those sites KS you can't live in! Follow the manufacturer's care guide and enjoy!