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1) What is the fair market price for the Jacuzzi J-355?2) Where on the web can I find pricing info on Jacuzzi products?3) Does anyone on this board have feelings for/against this product, is there a good alternative??
Ditto. Jacuzzi is up there. If you are like a lot of us, and you decide you want to test a bunch of the top tubs, try: Hot Spring, Dimension One, Marquis, Sundance, Caldera, Artesian...there are a couple more. And if you're like a lot of us, one or two (maybe 3) will really stand out as the tub that felt best for you. Use that information to negotiate among the dealers of the tubs you like most. Food for thought.......
Anyway, Ive been shopping for a couple of weeks, went to the Jacuzzi dealer in my area and they quoted me $7695 on the Jacuzzi J-355.
Here is my take and whether I am right or wrong what one dealer pays for a spa another dealer must pay the same. Additional cost each one must bear due to shipping to their respective dealerships is one thing but help me understand if you are a dealer and have to get a particular product to sell why would you pay any more than a dealer who is 100 miles away. I believe there has to be an invoice each dealer has but will not share with consumer as they have to try and make a home run each sale as it is a business and get what you can when you can mentality seems prevalant in the industry. It is no wonder the consumer confusion that attracts them to hot tubs from Costco, Home depot etc. that draw those consumers into buying as the used car mentality prevails in those supposed quality Hot tub dealers like DS, HS, Caldera, Jacuzzi, etc.prevails. Why not all have a set price like these big stores and allow for a fair profit as hitting a home run is simply used car mentality.Scooter
FWIW Costco sells Sundance spas at a much higher price than there other junky spa lines, and local dealers are suppose to service them, Sams club sells Jacuzzi at a much higher price than there other spa brands as well. And as far as I know Wallmart sells Hot springs at a much higher cost as well. So yes Costco and others are there to make a buck also.
Can you explain this because I don't think Sundance requires their dealers to service anything?