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So My wife wants me to ask. Why not Costco? http://www.costco.com/Divine-Hot-Tubs%E2%84%A2-DL-1040-Deluxe-2014-115-jet%2c-7-person-Spa.product.100104585.htmlHer reasoning is if we go used then I am committing to doing upkeep and maintenance. Which she knows I am capable of. Then what are you getting out of an older used main name brand that you are not getting from a new Costco hot tub?I hate when my wife uses logic!Dan
The Divine is new to me , I have checked out their website and it look fine to me . On some pictures , theres a chinesse topside controller and on other its a balboa , I would make sure you get the balboa one . This one come with 3 single horse 5hp pumps and 1 circ pump , assuming they provide a 4 or 5.5 kw heater , you would need a 60 amp breaker instead of 50 amp like they advertise. Despite this tub offer 115 jets , they look randomly inserted and compacted on 3 seats. It does not include any audio or any water sanitation system other than the ozone wich is standard .Considering that this company doesnt have any background and that most of the manufacturer doing business with Costco go bankrupt , considering that its a curbside delivery meaning that you will have to spend an extra 200 $ to bring it into your backyard , No cover lifter wich you will probably need , the 6999 $ price seems expensive to me .. at 5999 $ that would be a deal . I would look for a local dealer if you have the budget or look at a company that have a good reputation that sell online .
If it makes you feel any better I just went through the wet test tour last month. We met with 7 different dealers, and didn't have and bad experiences. No pressure at all.
So some things have developed. The guy with the HS Limelight Pulse actually got back to me. He wont be back in town until Monday so I have some time to compose my thoughts and what I want to offer. I got an over the phone electrical quote at $600 to $1100. I am guessing it would be higher than that with one of those special HS pulse two circuit 240 boxes (They run 300 to 400). The post is actually expired but It was unknown age for $2800.Some questions:Where on the unit will I find the model year or manufacturing date?Pulse is new since 2010 correct? So it could not be older than 4 years?I was thinking of making a firm offer for $2500 with the sub panel or $2100 without it. Is that a fair price?Also it looks like the movers which charge $350 to $450. They also do inspections. Would it be prudent to pay them $130 to come inspect the tub when I go and view it? Will they add any value or just check for wetness below, comes up to temp and jets work? (The moving company is also a spa maintenance service as well)Here is the kicker for me. I think we are going to have a paver patio put in. This will not be ready for month maybe more. Is this deal good enough to move it to our house and make it sit and wait and possible pay movers again? And last question, could I get 5 or 6 friends and move this 10 feet onto the built pad or would I really need to get professional movers to move it to its final resting place?P.S. The D1 I listed in my opening post never responded to me but now they have reposted. Either they are clueless or a weird scammer. Thanks all for the great feedback and knowledge!Dan