Over researching

[jb4265]

Hello, I am new to this forum.  Been looking for hot tubs for several months and reading many forums.  I really like the Hot Springs Envoy.  Have any of you folks had any problems with Hot Springs or this particular model?  Also what is a good price for this model?  I really hate to ask this but does anyone have a suggestion for anything similiar to the Envoy??

[Vanguard]

The Hot Spring Envoy is a great spa.  Everyone I've ever heard talking about it or anyone I've known who has one, really loves the spa.  It has great power and lots of nice features.  Hot Spring is one of the top brands in the industry.  You won't go wrong owning a Hot Spring.

As far as pricing goes, it is hard to tell you what a good price is.  It varies by where you live.  Some cities have high rent for stores, so the prices on the hot tubs tend to be higher.  Higher volume dealers typically ship more spas at one time so they get a better freight rate and an overall better price than the smaller dealers.

Other brands that are good quality spas are Sundance, Jacuzzi, Caldera (made by the same company as Hot Spring), Marquis, Dimension One.  There are definitely other good brands out there, these are just a few of them.

If you have decided you are comfortable in the Envoy, like the dealer and feel you are getting a good deal, then go for it.

Good Luck and welcome to the forum.

[jb4265]

Thanks for the reply!  There are alot of brands out there and each bring a little something different to the table.  I just watched an infomercial (sp) on Thermospas last night and they make them sound pretty good until you do some research on them.

[Vanguard]

And until you get one of their high pressure salesmen in your home and they won't leave until you buy a spa worth $3,000 for well over $10,000.

[wmccall]

Welcome to the forum. I'd go along with the answers you have been given so far.  As for Thermospa, I would agree with what was said based on my own experiences, but that was 6 years ago.  If your up for it and want to invite one of their reps into your home, many of us would love to hear your experience.

You've come to a friendly place, many of us will be geniunely interested in your experience and what your decision is. Please come back and tell us how it goes. Where are you located?

[jb4265]

I am located in Rockford, Il.  And after reading many forums, I am not willing to invite a Thermospa rep. into my home.......I don't do well with those kind of folks

[Spatech_tuo]

I am located in Rockford, Il.  And after reading many forums, I am not willing to invite a Thermospa rep. into my home.......I don't do well with those kind of folks

Hot Spring is a very good brand and you're not missing anything by skipping the Thermospa snake oil presentation. If you're looking for spas besides Hot Spring I'd look at Caldera, D1, Jacuzzi and Sundance to name a few.