Corian versus Prada?

Sis and I have been having this discussion over my decision to 'upgrade' my countertops to the atas Corian - by duPont - for my 2 bathroom counters as well as the kitchen. To cut a long story short, here's the condensed version:


Me:
I have decided to 'upgrade' the countertops. For the 2 toilets as well as the kitchen. Bill gave me the estimated about S$600 each for the toilets and up to S$2k for the kitchen.

Sis:
WHAT? Wow, that's a lot .... ask him to use the equivalent lah... LG or something, Made in Korea. Just like our countertop. It's just as nice but not so expensive.

Me:
Huh...errr... but ....

Sis:
S$2000 odd, here and there, it adds up. S$2000 can buy you a Prada or LV bag already. Don't be such a spendthrift lah...you can save all these money.

Me:
Sigh. I take it as an investment lor. Will close my eyes and not buy expensive bags for the next few months! hahaha..

Sis:
Ok, you close your eyes when I show you my new Prada bag next time, k?

Me:
............................(speechless)


This debate of 'Corian versus Prada' has been bugging me for weeks on end, because on the one hand, I believe in investing in quality- Corian's a harder and lasting surface, antifungal, antibacterial and no ugly joints.

On the other, I cringe at the thought of having to pay up to S$3k + for such an 'investment'. Not that I will use the savings for another branded bag but this amount of money also translates to like, ... 10 months of my condo maintenance fees?


AND THEN TODAY.......................... I finally to put an end to it.


My original selection of the Corian 'Green tea' kitchen countertop is longer in production; which means I had to select another range. I thought to myself, might as well, I can then seek out the alternative cheaper range, provided I do not get murdered by my contractor.


Bill is a very straightforward contractor and I adore working with him. As I sat down in his office, he brought out the Corian samples and told me candidly, "You may like to choose from here, because this range of samples are currently on promotion."


WAH!!! Atas countertop also have Great Singapore Sale! *loves*


Upon my selection of 'Linen' for the kitchen, he quickly worked out the additional amount I have to pay on top of the current cost. And it amounts to...........................an extra S$880, for 2 bathroom countertops and for the kitchen!!


Cheaper than a Fendi Forever!!


I left his office feeling rather jubilant and happy. I didn't bargain with him any further and signed off his quotation. All's done now except to confirm on the date of commencement.


I is happy!


till later.