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South Seas is a line from Artesian. Great mid-level tub. Only thing I didn't like was the sound of the pumps (loud) when I sold them a few years back, but someone elsewhere on this forum said that has been corrected. Might want to see if you can hear it running. Other than that, I think - and this is me personally - that the price is somewhat high if the company is going out of business. I'd try and get the warranty coverage from the tech in writing, or ask for a reduction in price as they will *never* have to come out of pocket on warranty. Parts, labor, nothing. That might not fly but I wouldn't spend that amount on a spa with zero warranty coverage (I believe that spa offers 3 years 100% parts and labor). I say that as at my facility, if a client is coming from out of our area and simply wants the spa and no warranty coverage, we will reduce the cost of the tub at a price most will jump at. May not be the same for everyone. I hope this helps. Good luck moving forward.