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Spatech_tuo, Thanks for the input. You don't have to convince me on the importance of a wet-test. Already had our eyes opened. Local dealer had a great deal on a Marquis V94L, thought we'd love it, then we got in it... It came off our list in about 30 seconds.Unfortunately local options are limited to 2 dealers, one carries Marquis and Sundance, the other is Hotsprings I've pretty much eliminated the Hotsprings dealer because I just don't like their business tactics (calling/emailing every couple days with the "today/this weekend only sale of the century"). They gave me a "great this weekend only price" on a HS Flair that I didn't think was so great, a few days later she calls with a new sale, can now take another $600 off. I asked about floor model was told they don't sell their floor models... until the next week when she calls with a "floor model clearance sale" can now take $1600 off that quote which was probably finally a decent deal but I'm tired of the BS and wasn't in love with the Flair in the first place.Marquis/Sundance dealer has a great local reputation but primary business is swimming pools. Don't seem to put a lot of emphasis on the spa side. So, we've been traveling some distance 2+ hours in all directions (Charleston SC to Charlotte NC to Asheville NC to Atlanta GA) to find spas we can wet-test. Once we find what we really want we'll try to find the closest dealer. My thinking is if we get a quality tub, dealer location, although not negligible, becomes less of an issue?
I just finished an awesome soak in my Master spa and can clearly recall how great the Marquis jet pressure was when I wet tested it.