Advice on buying laminate kitchen worktops

[Bossfan01]

I'm looking to purchase some new worktops. Basically the laminate covered chipboard ones.
I've been to a couple of the big sheds we all know of and they're in the region of £70-£90 per 3 metre length. Can anybody give me an idea of whether or not they're any good from these big DIY places. I know they bulk buy to keep cost down but will they last at this price ?
Are there any reputable names/manufacturers I could/should look out for or should I just go with the ones I've seen and ensure I look after them ?
I don't wanna go buying a load of pony, but I also don't wanna spend more than is necessary. Thanks

 

[gregers]

try howdens(you might need an account)
grahams
jewsons

 

[foxhole]

Wickes are the cheapest of the sheds for worktops. You can buy online cheap as well.Selco tops start at £20.