We did have an expensive tap, but went by its-sell-by date too soon!! Having looked at lots of potential replacements, and after a couple of email chats with Mark, this tap was bought and swiftly arrived. Looked good in and out of the box. Now it is installed we couldn't be happier, in the kitchen of course. Nice and smooth operations and connected to our existing under sink filter system with no problems. Shan't say I would buy again as , hopefully, we will not have to for a long long time.