Costco Divine dal-1040

[brillskill]

Costco is putting the divine dal-1040 on sake march 7th for 6999 1000 off normal price..I know it's Costco no service ect..bit Any input on this tub?..plus it's Costco so returning is never an issue

[aceshigh73]

Hi,

  I followed your other thread, because like you, I am on Long Island, and have considered the Costco tubs.    Im considering the aquaterra Verona, and did see the Divine will go (-$1000) in a week or so.   
My issue with the Divine is..  Its nearly the cost of a decent tub from a retailer.   I can justify the Verona because Im saving nearly $3k compared to "decent" tub at a tub shop.   Going to $7k, cuts that savings down sharply.   
I dont know who you've been wronged by on LI, but if you are willing to PM me and share, Id appreciate it.  I've only been to 1 place..   very salesy...   but I didnt get the sense that I couldnt trust him.

 

[brillskill]

They are just slimey..I also heard the transport and Verona should go down to 2999 in the next couple of weeks...I'm am 95% going with aquaterra but that divine for 7 gs look pretty attractive and if not its Costco!

[brillskill]

Also considering this one..made by dura spa...http://www.spadepot.com/shop/LifeCast-G-2-Hot-Tub-Spa-P9938C780.aspx

[Gillian]

Who are you going to call... when you need service or advice?  Does Costco employ a full time hot tub service person?  Buy local for your sake and the small business owners in your area.  I've owned our (Jacuzzi) hot tub 5 months and have been very happy with it.  I have called the owners a few times and taken samples of water for testing. Does Costco test your water for you?  Perhaps if you are an experienced hot tub owner you don't need help with the water.  But I'm sure there will be issues down the road - for any brand.  That's just my 2 cents!

[brillskill]

All valid points,I've had my tub for 10 years,I know water chemistry and on these plug and play tubs water management is relitively easy...for 3000 dollars I don't expect top service but I can feel confident buying from Costco as there return policy is second to none

[Spatech_tuo]

Also considering this one..made by dura spa...http://www.spadepot.com/shop/LifeCast-G-2-Hot-Tub-Spa-P9938C780.aspx

Too many questions with that IMO. When I see those type spas on the internet I really question the energy efficiency you'll get and there is no recourse for that or any other issues.

When you're talking costco, I can understand the simpler $3k-4k spas but when you start talking about $6-8k spas I've never been a fan.

[brillskill]

The 3000 dollar spas are Made by Watkins..and the higher end are also made by a reputable manufacturer..the biggest selling point is that it's Costco..they always and I mean always do right by the customer..they have great buyers..we all know how huge the mark up is on the higher end tubs ..basically the customer is paying for the better warranty in that premium..take a l

[brillskill]

Take a look at the divine components and all ,tell me it's not a value at 7 grand especially with Costco backing it..

[aceshigh73]

Who are you going to call... when you need service or advice?  Does Costco employ a full time hot tub service person?  Buy local for your sake and the small business owners in your area.  I've owned our (Jacuzzi) hot tub 5 months and have been very happy with it.  I have called the owners a few times and taken samples of water for testing. Does Costco test your water for you?  Perhaps if you are an experienced hot tub owner you don't need help with the water.  But I'm sure there will be issues down the road - for any brand.  That's just my 2 cents!

  Buying local sounds all well and nice..  but buying local doesnt get me "into a tub".  Local guy allegedly only sells "high end tubs", although that excludes Hot Springs.  I figured the Aquaterra for $3k is a good "starter" tub.  If we use it a decent amount, and we "outgrow" it, then I can jump into a Hotsprings, D1, Jacuzzi, etc.   Im not sure I want to drop $8-10k+ on a tub at this point.  As far as who will service it, thats a valid point, but Im sure there are spa service companies that will accept money to service if I run into issues down the road.
By the time I run the electric, put down concrete, and buy a tub, I am spending waaaay too much $$ on a first tub.   

[watzup]

I bought my tub from a local guy/business.  Great guy, great support etc.  two years later they went out of business, not just the local store but the whole company.    I am on my 6th year now..

[Spatech_tuo]

The 3000 dollar spas are Made by Watkins..and the higher end are also made by a reputable manufacturer..the biggest selling point is that it's Costco..they always and I mean always do right by the customer..they have great buyers..we all know how huge the mark up is on the higher end tubs ..basically the customer is paying for the better warranty in that premium..take a l

Who makes the Divine? I don't recognize it as being made by one off the major manufacturers? Personally I'd want it to be fully foamed so i'd be confident it was pretty energy efficient. The price at purchase is one thing but some spas run $25-50/month and others run $50-100, that can make a world of difference. Just my opinion of course.

[brillskill]

Clear water spas manufactures them

[brillskill]

And this tub is around 25-30 a month all things being equal to operate

[Hottubguy]

I don't think I would spend that much on a tub from Costco.  If I was going the Costco route I would go the Watkins way.

And this tub is around 25-30 a month all things being equal to operate

How can you possibly know this?