1+ for Builddirect. I recently bought 1,000 feet of laminate for my shop from BD for $1.59/foot. Add sound choice underlayment for 59¢ and I'm in business. If you go the laminate route, I found that a textured surface is a good idea to avoid an overly slick surface. It really is essential to get the samples to see and feel in person. Finally, watch the volume price breaks. I really only needed 900 feet, but the price break at 1000 feet meant I could get an extra 100 feet for 13 bucks.