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Nitrous,I'm not replying in order to talk you into the Master tub...like others have said in this thread, used tubs are a crap shoot. What I am replying for is to dispell the misinformation that is being given to you regarding Master and it's quality. As a 2004 LSX owner, I've had nothing but pleasure from my tub. My power bills are about $1/day for the tub. The plastic skirting is not offensive to me. I have no huge cracks between the skirting and the bottom of the tub as seen in the Hot Springs dealers' pictures. And I still don't understand what is seemingly offensive about the picture of the MS tub with the panel off...it looks just like mine except for mentioning that there is a sheet of styrofoam insulation that accompanies the skirting that must be removed to access the picture shown.Good luck with your tub purchase.
I wouldn't call it "misinformation" but more like differing opinions. Not everyone is a fan of Masters but Windy shows there are certainly some happy owners.
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