Costco tubs for $5500 would you get one???

[Kialda]

Hi Zep,
Happy Thanksgiving.
 
Maybe it's me, but it appears to me that you seem to think/imply
that good or great deals are not to be had on CraigsList for hot tubs?
 
Maybe great deals are to be had on all other products, just not Hot Tubs?
I implied no such thing. I am sure there are many products that are some fine deals. I pay attention to Spas. I love this industry, I wish everyone was honest. Every happy customer regardless of where they purchase there spa will only become an advertisement for there friends to also purchase one. We were talking about dealers that advertise trying to appear as an individual taking a loss after paying "cost" and sacrificing that item for a huge discount.
 
 
BTW....I never said the link was a "great deal" but I'll play anyway.
 
Plus there are "not great deals" from a dealer too.
I wasn't playing, just taking part in a discussion. I only looked at a link you provided when talking about great deals on Craig's list.
 
 
Well I guess that depends doesn't it?
 
If you really want a spa and you have $2500 & make an  
offer on a Hot Spring and get what you need/can afford.... it may be a great deal.
 
The point wasn't that this one particular spa was "THE ONE",
it would have to be examined, get the history, study the owner...ect
 
The point is that it's possible to find a great used tub on Craigslist
irregardless of the fact that some scam artist may sell stuff on CraigsList.
I was only commenting on that one ad. After all that is all you posted, and these comments were not part of your original post. But I stand by what I said.
 I hope I can guide people to help make an informed decision. Paying 3K for an 8 year old appliance I believe is excessive. Paying 3K for an appliance that has run outdoors for 8 years under the impression that the owner spent 9500 for it when that is an exaggerated price even by today's standards I believe is misleading. I would have preferred if the owner had stated that they paid,,, lets say 6200.00 8 years ago and now are selling it for 3k. The truth never hurts.
 
 
I guess it depends where you buy it, but I think they usually go for about 7-8K.
But it does make a difference. a 10K spa selling for 3k is a 70% discount. Do you think they spent 9500 8 years ago? If they did not, why use current prices to describe an item. You know as well as I there have been many changes in 8 years, lets not even go there.

I don't know you, I don't know what you do what you sell or what your reputation is. I am sorry if you took our discussion about reputable dealers personal.

It is important that we all try to inform everyone about our industry and we work toward having a customer base that will sing the praises of spa ownership, regardless of the brand.

By the way, I just bought a car on ebay, half the age of that spa and at about a 90% discount.. had we used the current price that car sells for it would have been a 130% discount. Hell using that theory, they should have paid me to buy that car...

[Zep]

"I wish everyone was honest"

Kialda....so you are in the spa business?

[Kialda]

"I wish everyone was honest"

Kialda.....are you in the spa business?

Yes I am. I have enjoyed every minute of it.

[Zep]

"I  am sorry if you took our discussion about reputable dealers personal"

personal?....LOL....now thats funny

i just sense a bias from you against buying a CraigsList spa, but i could be wrong

[Kialda]

"I  am sorry if you took our discussion about reputable dealers personal"

personal?....LOL....now thats funny

i just sense a bias from you against buying a CraigsList spa, but i could be wrong

You are wrong,,,, In fact we use Craigs list with our customers everyday... But no worries mate, no offense taken.. Did you miss my point?

[Zep]

In fact we use Craigs list with our customers everyday...

how so?

[Kialda]

In fact we use Craigs list with our customers everyday...

how so?

I guess that answers my question. Just re-read the posts. I assume you are also in the spa business. I wish you well. Thanks for the fun on a slow night..

[Zep]

"I guess that answers my question"

You had a question?

"I assume you are also in the spa business' [/b]

You assume wrong.

btw I stated I sensed a bias against CraigsList spas from you and you stated:
 "You are wrong,,,, In fact we use Craigs list with our customers everyday"

Then you said re-read your posts, but I fail to see anything in your posts
that follows your "we use CraigsList everyday with customers" that shows
any positive vibe from CraigsList your statement implied. Almost everything
you have stated in regard to CraigsList and spas has been negative.

[Kialda]

"I guess that answers my question"

You had a question?

"I assume you are also in the spa business' [/b]

You assume wrong.

btw I stated I sensed a bias against CraigsList spas from you and you stated:
 "You are wrong,,,, In fact we use Craigs list with our customers everyday"

Then you said re-read your posts, but I fail to see anything in your posts
that follows your "we use CraigsList everyday with customers" that shows
any positive vibe from CraigsList your statement implied. Almost everything
you have stated in regard to CraigsList and spas has been negative.

Yes I had a question, I asked if you missed my point..
 You are right, I should not have assumed. So What business are you in?
The discussion was not about if I use craigs list, You just seem to have an issue with that for some reason. Again, we were talking about deception in advertising..

[Zep]

"Yes I had a question, I asked if you missed my point"

I don't think so.

"You are right, I should not have assumed. So What business are you in?"

Transportation and legal support.

"The discussion was not about if I use craigs list, You just seem to have an issue with that
for some reason. Again, we were talking about deception in advertising.."

We can agree to disagree, because in my mind discussions develop and several topics within
an original topic can develop as a discussion continues.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Kialda]

I don't think so.



We can agree to disagree,

well the second line I agree with, Have a great Holiday.....

[Spatech_tuo]

"So What business are you in?"

Transportation and legal support.

Ambulance chaser? That and the Cowboy fan part would explain a lot!  

[Zep]

 "Ambulance chaser?"

No...I help lawyers sue spa technicians that screw up!  

"That and the Cowboy fan part would explain a lot!"

Fun game today!



Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Dallas 34, Seattle 9

[Spatech_tuo]

Wow, cute sister!!!

[Chas]

Wow, cute  << adopted >> sister!!!