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Thanks for the feedback. Should I expect to do any better on the Cantabria, or is $14.5 a pretty fair price? I haven't haggled at all yet, so I suspect there to be some wiggle room left in the price.So if I'm understanding you right, the Gleam is actually a step down from the Cantabria? Your comment about jet power is a bit concerning. How noticeable of a difference should I expect between the two?The HS dealer just quoted me $12,995 on the Gleam (same list of add on's). Again, no haggling - just the initial offer. The tubs seem very similar, so much so, that I think this will largely come down to price.
Having said that, I hear that their "entry level" line is actually pretty well done compared to others; composite base, pumps attached using stainless hardware & rubber grommets, no diverters (each jet is individually controlled/adjustable), 3 yr component/shell/plumbing warranty, etc. This tub isn't as aesthetically pleasing (to me) as the higher-end tubs that I've been focused on thus far, but at this price point, it's really got me thinking.
Quote from: DKRanger22 on September 02, 2016, 03:13:30 pmHaving said that, I hear that their "entry level" line is actually pretty well done compared to others; composite base, pumps attached using stainless hardware & rubber grommets, no diverters (each jet is individually controlled/adjustable), 3 yr component/shell/plumbing warranty, etc. This tub isn't as aesthetically pleasing (to me) as the higher-end tubs that I've been focused on thus far, but at this price point, it's really got me thinking. You hear from? The dealer? They have a diverter at every jet pac, because they call it an individual control does not make it not a diverter. If you turn it down or up it "diverts" water to the pac or away. Don't let a sales pitch sway you. All tubs have individually controlled jets. Composite base, very common. Stainless fasteners also very common except on the lower value lines. I'd shoot for a 5 year warranty. Step up to the higher end BF if your interested in BF and wet test against the others.
I can tell you, as a fellow BF dealer, $6500 for an X8L is insane... like going out of business insane. The dealer is no double losing money. Whenever dealers do that I always tell folks to check into their service... you might be totally hosed in a year.