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What part of NorCal are you in? I'm located in Petaluma CA 94952.
Check out the Aquaterra line from Costco. Everyone in here that sells hot tubs will hate me for recommending this tub, but they are built well and are under 4,500.00 with lot's of jets and power. Oh, and they are built by Watkins who also is involved with another line of tubs many in here will know quite well.
Quote from: Kev B on September 23, 2014, 09:54:14 amCheck out the Aquaterra line from Costco. Everyone in here that sells hot tubs will hate me for recommending this tub, but they are built well and are under 4,500.00 with lot's of jets and power. Oh, and they are built by Watkins who also is involved with another line of tubs many in here will know quite well. I would really have to look into this. I just automatically discounted Costco because I figured they we're not in the same league as some of the other hot tub manufacturers. The cheaper price scares me but I'll read some reviews and see what people have to say. Thanks.
I would definitely check out Sonoma Backyard in Cotati, they have a large showroom and are one of the largest dealers in Northern California. They carry Marquis and Artesian Spas. The Marquis Spas are really nice and I think you will find them to be priced better than comparable Sundance/Hotspring. If you go to the showroom, ask for Gabe, really nice guy.
Quote from: MarKee on September 23, 2014, 10:23:14 pmI would definitely check out Sonoma Backyard in Cotati, they have a large showroom and are one of the largest dealers in Northern California. They carry Marquis and Artesian Spas. The Marquis Spas are really nice and I think you will find them to be priced better than comparable Sundance/Hotspring. If you go to the showroom, ask for Gabe, really nice guy.I'm five minutes away from the Sonoma Backyard store in Cotati. I'll go in and talk to Gabe. I can honestly say I'm already a bit overwhelmed by this purchase process. I'm one of those guys that can spend months doing endless research before making a large purchase like this. I really was hoping to not have to put myself through that agony with this purchase. I wanted to this to be simple but there are a lot of variables. Number one being which brand of hot tub I want to purchase. I'm ruling out Costco right off the bat. It's not for me. But now there's Sundance, Hot Springs, Marquis, Artesian and many more. Salt water sanitizing vs chlorine or bromine. Someone tell me there is a simple formula for choosing a hot tub.
Quote from: f6487 on September 24, 2014, 01:22:45 pmQuote from: MarKee on September 23, 2014, 10:23:14 pmI would definitely check out Sonoma Backyard in Cotati, they have a large showroom and are one of the largest dealers in Northern California. They carry Marquis and Artesian Spas. The Marquis Spas are really nice and I think you will find them to be priced better than comparable Sundance/Hotspring. If you go to the showroom, ask for Gabe, really nice guy.I'm five minutes away from the Sonoma Backyard store in Cotati. I'll go in and talk to Gabe. I can honestly say I'm already a bit overwhelmed by this purchase process. I'm one of those guys that can spend months doing endless research before making a large purchase like this. I really was hoping to not have to put myself through that agony with this purchase. I wanted to this to be simple but there are a lot of variables. Number one being which brand of hot tub I want to purchase. I'm ruling out Costco right off the bat. It's not for me. But now there's Sundance, Hot Springs, Marquis, Artesian and many more. Salt water sanitizing vs chlorine or bromine. Someone tell me there is a simple formula for choosing a hot tub. Its a mix of:-the product (its quality and how it fits and feels so by all means wet test), -trust in the dealer to be there after the sale (how long in business, how long with this product selling and servicing...) -trust in the manufacturer and how they back their products (most warranties are similar, not are all similarly backed when issues arise).Check out your options and make the best decision for you for the long haul.