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nikki · « **on:** June 05, 2004, 01:29:23 pm »

ok been looking for a spa.i found a calspa for $3000 a v300.what i was wondering is it a good spa?that is right in my spending amount.any communts on this spa.thanks

Hot Tub Forum · « **on:** June 05, 2004, 01:29:23 pm »

Brewman · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2004, 02:24:51 pm »

Cal Spas have a pretty bad reputation for poor warranty coverage. Is you spa used?

nikki · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2004, 02:30:30 pm »

no it is from a store called macksoods.im looking for a hot tub that is not used for $3000 and it seemed to be a good price he said it would run $4400 for it if it was not on sale.do you have any good ideas for a spa for $3000?

Steve · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2004, 02:46:30 pm »

Good price and good value are very different.
By suggesting the MSRP is much higher is a weak way of showing value. Ask them to show you a recent sales invoice where this spa was sold at $4400.00. If the last 10 sales were that then it might be a good price. Still far from my favorite spa but it's cheap.

Steve

Electro · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2004, 04:27:31 pm »

nikki,

The Calspa is junk. Its the spa equivalent of a Hugo. Do you remember anyone buying that piece of junk?
The Calspa organization exists based solely on price. It sells something that looks like a hot tub but isn't. It seems to fool folks that want a half price spa.

Electro

Mendocino101 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2004, 05:14:37 pm »

You can get a quality spa from some manufactures for 3000.00 the question is what size spa do you want...Marquis spas has a model called the everyday Hot tub model 212 that can normally be brought for 3000.00 it fits 3 but better suited for 2 people....what are your needs and wants....

Chas · « **Reply #6 on:** June 07, 2004, 12:51:56 am »

Take a glance at the HotSpot line from HotSpring. Twin jet pumps, fully insulated, etc etc.

wmccall · « **Reply #7 on:** June 07, 2004, 06:34:33 am »

A friend of mine has had this spa for 2 years now. The only problems he has had is the jets falling out and having to "reglue" them back in. (his words)

Tubber · « **Reply #8 on:** June 07, 2004, 07:52:42 am »

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A friend of mine has had this spa for 2 years now. The only problems he has had is the jets falling out and having to "reglue" them back in. (his words)

Thats a sign of the jets needing to be replaced.

Electro · « **Reply #9 on:** June 07, 2004, 01:44:27 pm »

wmccall,

Would you be inclined to say that the "only" problem you had with your car was that the engine fell out, like that was no big deal? I'd think folks wouldn't tolerate that.

wmccall · « **Reply #10 on:** June 07, 2004, 03:39:34 pm »

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wmccall,

Would you be inclined to say that the "only" problem you had with your car was that the engine fell out, like that was no big deal? �I'd think folks wouldn't tolerate that.

I'm trying to not pass judgement on Cal and let people infer what they want from it. �To my friend this wasn't a big deal and he is happy with the value of his tub and he is generally handy. �He paid less than $2500 for a 4 person tub delivered including cover and he considers himself happy with his purchase.

dino · « **Reply #11 on:** June 07, 2004, 05:38:37 pm »

Click reviews above and look at the reviews for the various CalSpas - not all of the reviews are written by me!

This is a piece of junk that has cost me $800 in maintenance in 18 months (not chemicals or other such but replacement of parts etc) to say nothing of my labor.

18 months is less than the thieving dealer who sold it to me will spend in jail for stealling my money. (looks like he is getting out in 15).

In other words the dealer matters too - someone who offers you something at 25% off sounds fishy. For this price I would go to Home Depot and get something with a store behind it - not some dealer who will b gone tomorrow.

nikki · « **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2004, 05:13:38 pm »

thanks guys im going to stay away from them.i will just keep looking.i also found out about a viking for that price.is that a good line.

chas-
i like they looks of that hot tub where can i find some more info on that tub.thanks for all your guys help.

hwimbrow · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2004, 11:02:47 am »

Wow.

I'm disappointed.

I too am considering a CalSpa, their "entry level" 4 person V-100.

I'm extremely turned off by all the bells and whistles - DVDs, stereo, waterfalls, lights, etc. - I'm simply looking for a small simple tub to soak and relax in. I also have no inclination to have a party in it, so 4 person sounds fine for me and the wife.

So, in the "bottom end" market that I've shopped so far, the CalSpa seems to be the only one that ISN'T junk.

They're offering the V-100 at $2k, it seems that's the absolute floor for the market AND all I'm willing to part with until I prove myself to be a consistent tub user (that it's not a backyard boondoggle)

So, if the CalSpa is also junk, what else is out there as I describe?

Thanks

ZzTop · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2004, 05:25:18 pm »

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Wow.

I'm disappointed.

I too am considering a CalSpa, their "entry level" 4 person V-100.

I'm extremely turned off by all the bells and whistles - DVDs, stereo, waterfalls, lights, etc. - I'm simply looking for a small simple tub to soak and relax in. I also have no inclination to have a party in it, so 4 person sounds fine for me and the wife.

So, in the "bottom end" market that I've shopped so far, the CalSpa seems to be the only one that ISN'T junk.

They're offering the V-100 at $2k, it seems that's the absolute floor for the market AND all I'm willing to part with until I prove myself to be a consistent tub user (that it's not a backyard boondoggle)

So, if the CalSpa is also junk, what else is out there as I describe?

Thanks

Consider the Marquis Every Day line, much better value.

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