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Thanks for the input. Yeah, we looked at the Optima but there wasn't enough differentiation to seriously consider it. More bells and whistles but we aren't really bells and whistles people. Build quality seemed the same.I did wet test the Chelsee today. It was nice, but I was underwhelmed by the foot dome. On the plus side, the spotless floor model will be $400 less...making for a $1000 gap between the two models we are considering. I'm hoping to wet test the Marquis Epic tomorrow. I don't think we want the lounge, but it is what they have on the floor. It'll give me a chance to try the HK40 jets. The Euphoria would be $10,799 including delivery, cover, lift assist, and removal of our old tub.
A wet test and closer inspection clarified the differences. I found it a surprisingly easy decision to pay the extra money for the Marquis.thanks for all the advice!
good choice! Marquis is a good Made in the USA brand built to a higher standard than the stuff coming out of Mexico