The price for the sovereign is excellent, I paid more than that, I am in Upstate NY, I bought the 2013 sovereign, excellent tub, I have arthritis, so I can attest to its therapeutic value. I like the sovereign, due to the fact you can drain it, clean the entire tub surface from leaning over, without having to get in it. I am only 5 foot 9. that is a big plus for me. My electric has not gone up dramatically and we use the tub 2 to 5 times a week. very well insulated. Lights on it, very nice too. For two people perfect, will fit 4 too comfortably.