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All of the highest quality electronics come from...................... This can be said for a lot of things. It's the processes and the companies that make a good product not the location of manufacturing. The best ammunition in the world is made in the USA. It also cost the most.
So I get that. And that is a reasoned and rational response. In the spirit of that response, and with respect to you as I in no way think you're uninformed or otherwise not a knowledgeable poster with great insight, do you really fell that its just an emotional pitch or a quality pitch or both? That is just an honest question- Not trying to point-counter-point.
Hi Everyone! I’d like to report back with some info and hopefully get some feedback from you guys. I absolutely LOVED the dealer I visited today. Such trustworthy folks and really knew their stuff. They offer both Bullfrog and Vita brands. They quoted me the following:Bullfrog R7 with lifter, steps, delivery: $9,000 with additional either $500 instant rebate or 3.99% for 60 mos financing Vita Monarch with lifter, steps, delivery: $7,700 http://vitaspa.com/hot-tubs/I haven’t wet tested yet, but before I do, does anyone here have experience with Vita spas? The dealer was confident in their quality in comparison to BF. But from what I’ve seen for prices on here, isn’t $8,500 for a BF R7 a great price? I wonder if I should even consider the Vita.
Thanks wizard. Well from a shell construction standpoint, how's the D1 @home series stack up in comparison to those other two?
I never got the wood frame argument? If the shell is properly constructed, the weight of the spa is all centered in the footwell, with nominal weight around the perimeter, and the frame is merely there to keep the tub from racking, and for a mount for the cabinet. Again- *IF* the tub is properly constructed as an aggregate. Wood could rot? What do you think happens to steel when mixed with moisture? Going resin? That can warp. I work at a spa factory and I haven't seen a frame warranty ever, regardless of the material. Point is- I think its *all* about shell construction. If you're relying on the frame as a huge sales point, its b/c you over-engineered your frame and under-engineered your shell. Ask questions about how the shell is constructed: How many layers do they use? Is there a vinyl esther layer? What is the fiberglass content in the general resin coat (it should be at least 30% if the shell is being paid attention to in a manner that is quality). Is every layer sprayed/applied thoroughly over the entire backside of the shell or just in the footwell? Is there cleaners sprayed on before the glassing to increase the chemical bond? Is the tub sanded before the molding and after each glassing application to increase the mechanical bond? So on, so forth...Those are the better, but less sexy, questions to ask. [EDIT: GRAMMAR]
I'm not saying that if it's a wood frame it's garbage because properly done, it's not a big deal.
But I am always interested in other perspectives and I hope this didn't sound snotty or snarky. Was just trying to further clarify.