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whats the average amount of negotiation people do on a spa? $500 less? I'll be paying with cash/check so there should be some negotiation in that. The dealer seems good. They only deal in spas, nothing else. they have been there for 15 years.
I am a relatively new tub owner...bought in early summer...and I worried a bit about the tub being hot enough at 104 degrees. Last night was the first time all summer that I set it for 104 even though our evening air temps haven't come down much after a long, hot summer. 104 was hot!! And I like HOT! Not sure how I will feel when the air temp is 20 degrees this winter. I am sure one of the old timers can give you a clue...
I purchased the Sumatran. As some know, on this forum, I had space requirements. (I had a Hot Springs Classic prior to this latest purchase)My purchase included, Ozonator, Cover, EZ cover lifter, Steps, 3 month chemcal supply, Install, Set-up, and Delivery for $5,100.00. That included the Tax. (If anyone out there know's anything about TN tax, in my area,...it's 9 1/4%, one of the highest in the nation, as we have no state income tax). I thought I received a very good deal on my spa. Also, dealer went above and beyond with help and info on the spa I finally bought. .... The day I wet tested I brought 3 friends to give me their opinions. We had a great soak, changed seats often, finally just soaked. The dealer was very accomodating to the mini-soaking party we had going on. I really liked the Sumatran after we looked back over my space requirements. (I almost got a 3 seater from another dealer, a Coleman. Which was very good IMO)The Sumatran does not have waterfalls, stereo's, moto massage and whistles and bell's... just straight forward jets that felt good and did all the area's of concern to me, I didn't float out of the seats, seats were a good depth for me (the primary user), has a strong a foot jet, lights w/option to up grade to multi color lights and a dealer that has a VERY good reputation in middle TN....Delivery is scheduled for mid-October.....Yup, I WannaSoakNow!!!!!.....Right Now!!!! Good luck with your search.....for me w/my requirements the Sumatran filled the bill and I can still have more than two over for a spatopia experience. Plus the price was RIGHT!!!! Much less than I was prepared to spend.
I am going to cedar rapids, next city over, too look at some dynasty, marquis, and a local company called QCA Spas. stands for Quad Cities Area. qcaspas.com They have over 50 spas at their location so that could be promising.
I'd love to hear more about Marquis. If you do test soak one, please let us know about it!