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Quote from: TwinCitiesHotSpring on January 31, 2012, 06:05:22 pmI'll stand by my statement in that its a good price for the tub + saltwater system + everything else that is included. Pricing varies throughout the country, its a fact and their isn't much any of us can do about it besides complain. Its not like your buying an LCD TV where you can shop 15 different locations with a few clicks of the mouse. Also as a consumer it is absolutely your right to negotiate for the best price available, heck for me personally I think the last car salesman I dealt with wanted to personally strangle me because I milked every cent I could.and to Water Boy all I have to say is C'mon man, I don't know your background or experience in this industry but you know as well as I that your statement above is ridiculous...why don't you post your current prices for your Artic line and we'll make a few calls and I guarantee I can find someone "who's a little cheaper" as well within your state. I assume you've been selling long enough to know that certain dealers have different margins...some companies have the ability to sell a little cheaper because spas may be a slight "back burner" item...the majority of their income might come from pool installation, fireplaces, pool tables and game room furniture, etc etc. so in theory that statement could be made about almost every single spa dealer in the country including your own...Okay, the OP asked what people thought about his quote, and I voiced my opinion on that which is exactly what he wanted in his post. And I will stand by my post that he is being overcharged for that spa imo. What is "ridiculous" about that? But just because my signature says the brand of spas that I sell, it wipes out my opinion as negative and wrong. I feel that I did exactly what the OP asked, and told him what I thought of his quote. Maybe he is getting a great deal, but maybe he isnt. All I was trying to do was help him get a better deal, nothing less nothing more. But just because I have seen different quotes than you quote or what you have, my opinion is "ridiculous". I say C'mon man right back at ya Twin!!
I'll stand by my statement in that its a good price for the tub + saltwater system + everything else that is included. Pricing varies throughout the country, its a fact and their isn't much any of us can do about it besides complain. Its not like your buying an LCD TV where you can shop 15 different locations with a few clicks of the mouse. Also as a consumer it is absolutely your right to negotiate for the best price available, heck for me personally I think the last car salesman I dealt with wanted to personally strangle me because I milked every cent I could.and to Water Boy all I have to say is C'mon man, I don't know your background or experience in this industry but you know as well as I that your statement above is ridiculous...why don't you post your current prices for your Artic line and we'll make a few calls and I guarantee I can find someone "who's a little cheaper" as well within your state. I assume you've been selling long enough to know that certain dealers have different margins...some companies have the ability to sell a little cheaper because spas may be a slight "back burner" item...the majority of their income might come from pool installation, fireplaces, pool tables and game room furniture, etc etc. so in theory that statement could be made about almost every single spa dealer in the country including your own...
I tend to think the quote is a bit high myself. But I've looked at the Jacuzzi Hot Tubs, the dealer emailed me. Their shop looks like it's going to fall apart and I'm not impressed by the presentation at all. I looked at the product too, Jacuzzi and I'm not impressed. The website is terrible. I am impressed by the Hot Springs product. Also, the woman I'm dealing with, Denise stated that the Hot Springs do have a CD ozone. I like the woman, she knows her stuff and her presentation is good. The other place I'm looking at is seasonal specialty stores. I've been in there. Seems like the Home Depot of outdoor stuff. I'd rather a small place like I'm dealing with. I can call up, instantly speak to someone that knows what their talking about. She came out to my house and advised on location as well, which I thought was cool. But I mean if I'm getting charged an extra 2k or something I'd definitely look elsewhere.
I think that is a pretty good price even for what i see. Selling against them. You have looked at Limelight and Jacuzzi and have seen two different dealers on the spectrum. But do you have any other upper end brands you can check out the comparables with like D1, Sundance, Marquis, ..and this will give some more different ideas? Also on the lifters doesn't the Hot Springs lifters mount thru the cover, so when you have to replace you need to get the replacement from them,
Thanks for the info folks. I guess the ACE salt system is 1200 and something that is $700 needs to be replaced every 3 years I think she said. But this negates the need to have endless chemicals I guess, which cost $400 a year. So the price is a tad higher, being you have to replace some part of the ACE every 3 years which costs $700 but don't have to use as many chemicals. She also said there is a 3 month thing that locks the PH. I got a lot to learn on that. Cough Cough.... my wife has a lot to learn. I told her, I'll dig the holes, the footings, build the deck and buy the tub, your dammit your doing the water. Sounds like a deal eh?
What is the cell? Are you referring to the 5 filters that I was told can go in the dishwasher?