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Isaac-1

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Re: Newbie w/ questions regarding first hot tub purchase..
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2014, 09:53:41 am »
If this really is your budget limit and you want a premium quality hot tub, consider buying a refurbished tub from a good dealer that will warranty their work.  This is much like buying a lightly used certified used car, the body style may be a little out of date, and it may lack some of the latest bells and whistle, but if it has been throughly serviced and had the major parts replaced (heater, pumps, etc.) and comes with a dealer warranty of any significant length (6+ month ) it may be worth considering at around half the price of new.  Just be aware the definition of refurbished can mean anything from we hosed it down, to a near complete rebuild, so get details of the work that was done, was it just testing, or was it replace all worn parts.  In the upper level tubs built in the last 5-10 years or so most of the differences you are likely to see are really bells and whistles, they tend to be things like sound systems, color changing lights, color changing back lit control panels, etc.

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Kev B

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Re: Newbie w/ questions regarding first hot tub purchase..
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2014, 10:05:35 am »


You will be making some compromises if you buy from a box store. Made by one of the largest and best manufacturers yes. But made to meet a price point with LESS warranty. LESS power. LESS longevity. LESS energy efficiency. All this may be fine for you but good reviews or not it is still less tub for less money.
I thought a fully foamed tub was the height of efficiency? What is making this tub less efficient? The cover? Cheaper foam? How about the longevity? Is the synthetic cabinet made with cheaper synthetic material than Hot Springs? And the warranty is not to bad, definitely not worth paying an extra 4 thousand dollars.

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Re: Newbie w/ questions regarding first hot tub purchase..
« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2014, 10:48:43 am »
If you don't go for the stereo sound in your spa/hot tub that can save you some monies, but do the wet testing first as you might not like any of the tubs because of floating or how hard the jets are.
When you do the wet tests, make sure to turn the jets up and down to get a good feel on them, keep open to Marquis as they have something called microsilk (I'm not a dealer) which can help with skin issues...Maybe look at the smaller tubs, like Sundance Dover/Capri, Hot Springs Jet Setter, and Marquis The Spirit...Maybe even look at Artisan.

Key for price is negotiations, after the wet testing of course.

 It is kind of worse than buying a new car as far as prices and negotiating...

Keep notes on everything, like from how hard the dials or knobs that turn the jet pressure up and down to how much you float, ect...maybe go back and even ask for a second wet tests if needed to help you decide, but you might need to put cash down for a second wet tests...

It helps in some US States to have a prescription from your doctor for a spa as the sales taxes might be taken off with a prescrition it depends on your State...
I have numerous Auto Immune diseases, including RA (just had MS ruled out) and quite a few of my doctor's think a hot tub would be good for me...

Also, make sure to call an electrician to see how much it might costs to get your house wired for  60 amp panels, maybe even call a few plumbers in your area to get an idea of what spas/tubs have problems, just in case your having a hard time deciding after the wet tests...

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Re: Newbie w/ questions regarding first hot tub purchase..
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2014, 03:24:37 pm »


 It is kind of worse than buying a new car as far as prices and negotiating...



.........Also, make sure to call an electrician to see how much it might costs to get your house wired for  60 amp panels, maybe even call a few plumbers in your area to get an idea of what spas/tubs have problems, just in case your having a hard time deciding after the wet tests...

These 2 things are not always true.  Many places offer a fair and honest upfront price. I know there are some terrible salesman in this industry, but some of us really are good, honest, and easy to deal with.  Also, some spas work on 110v 15 or 20 amp circuits.  Most other spas only require 50 amps.  60 amps is not very common, though there are some that do require it.

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