Hansgrohe Allegro E (Kitchen Faucet) $199

Been watching these for a while. Repped and TU. Welcome, OP!

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I have this faucet, just installed it a few weeks ago. Before I purchased it I called Hanns Grohe and asked what the diff was between the costco version they said the costco one does not have a magnet in the pull out handle. The only disappointment I have is that the pull out handle is plastic. But I really like the style with the tall faucet and the handle on top.

Quote from coach_x+ : I have this faucet, just installed it a few weeks ago. Before I purchased it I called Hanns Grohe and asked what the diff was between the costco version they said the costco one does not have a magnet in the pull out handle. The only disappointment I have is that the pull out handle is plastic. But I really like the style with the tall faucet and the handle on top.

True - but I've looked around, and none of the major faucet brands/models I reviewed have a metal pull-out (otherwise you'd be likely to burn your hand when using hot water)... I don't mind the plastic pull-out; the finish actually looks the same as the metal (cannot see any difference).

I will be in the market for a faucet soon, but I don't understand why is this one such a good deal?

I don't understand how $600 could be a real price. Maybe I am missing something huge, but what advantages does it have over one fo the many $200 range faucets at HD?

example:
http://www.homedepot.com/Kitchen-...Li1WmdPK-k

Quote from k0mita : I will be in the market for a faucet soon, but I don't understand why is this one such a good deal? I don't understand how $600 could be a real price. Maybe I am missing something huge, but what advantages does it have over one fo the many $200 range faucets at HD? example: http://www.homedepot.com/Kitchen-...Li1WmdPK-k

Just like everything else, the designer brands have a higher price-point. With Hansgrohe, the warranty + customer service + build quality, justifies the price difference for me (although I would never pay $600, which is the price locally). I believe these are the Mercedes Benz of faucets - and don't intend to ever replace them in my home (unlike the less expensive HD brands, for instance).

My two cents...

I've had this faucet for a couple years. If you put this against anything that you find at the big box stores, it will win hands down. Fit and finish are great and the faucet itself has solid brass internal components with serious weight to it. Although it does not have a magnet at the handle, it uses a ceramic weight to retract the hose and handsprayer back into the faucet. As far as price goes... you need to compare this faucet with ones you buy at Pacific Sales, not the crap that is sold at HD or Lowes.

thank you OP. I have been following the price on this faucet in Costco from last few months, I finally "bit" now. Thanks!

This company makes quality stuff. I installed this [costco.com] bathroom faucet and it's really built well and is made in Germany.

Did the company fix the issue with the water splashing everywhere? The issue was with the aerator.

Have it. Recommend it.