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soclosetobuying

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Help!
« on: September 28, 2004, 05:44:41 pm »
are Calspas as bad as everyone on these forums say?
I'm deciding between a Calspa (which is the most affordable)--haven't looked at the Calderas yet (which the HotSpring dealer who won't give me back by "refundable" deposit now carries and insist I try)

I was also tempted by the Sundance, but they are a bit pricey.

I plan to wet test this weekend--should I bother to drive an hour to try the Marquis?

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« on: September 28, 2004, 05:44:41 pm »

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Re: Help!
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2004, 05:47:44 pm »
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are Calspas as bad as everyone on these forums say?
Yes.

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I'm deciding between a Calspa (which is the most affordable)

It is frequently much more expensive to own a cheap spa.
« Last Edit: September 28, 2004, 05:48:22 pm by Chas »
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2004, 05:48:18 pm »
If it was me I would steer clear of Calspas.  Why won't the dealer give your deposit back?  You should check out the Caldera's you might just like them.

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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2004, 06:24:48 pm »
I have just purchased a Jacuzzi J-345, which I compared against Hot Springs and Sundance.  If price is a concern, also check out the Sweetwater line from Sundance. It should price out slightly less than Jacuzzi.  I heard nothing good about Calspas either BTW.  

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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2004, 06:40:27 pm »
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I plan to wet test this weekend--should I bother to drive an hour to try the Marquis?

As far as the brand goes, most definitely - be sure to check out their EveryDay line as well. In some areas an hour is considered too far in others it can part of their regular territory - be sure to ask about any travel charges they may charge.
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2004, 07:09:27 pm »
IMO Caldera, Marquis and Sundance are all good options. Calspas' reputation was earned and you might want to heed the warnings given by their past customers.
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2004, 10:08:13 pm »
DIDO spatechs com.

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« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2004, 10:15:46 pm »
I have never encoutered or heard from a happy CalSpa owner. NEVER!

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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2004, 11:52:33 am »
happy calspa owner here. very happy!

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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2004, 12:01:39 pm »
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happy calspa owner here. very happy!



I have a good friend who has a 4 sardine tub, (4 person tub, 2 comfortable) and after 3 years he is happy with it.  I wouldn't be happy with it, but I don't think I would have been happy with anyone's lowest end tub. Its just him and his wife now and he is happy with it because he only had $2500 to spend at the time.
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2004, 03:57:51 pm »
Definitely check out the Caldera line, there are affordable Highland series spas which don't come with the same warranty as a Paradise or Utopia series, but are very affordable.

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« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2004, 04:49:45 pm »
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happy calspa owner here. very happy!

Wow. I may have to ask you to kindly consider a name change   ;) ;) ;) :D :D ;D ;D :D :D ;) ;)
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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2004, 11:59:53 am »
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I plan to wet test this weekend--should I bother to drive an hour to try the Marquis?

I'd WALK 4 hours to test a Marquis before I would decide on a calspa....


We sell several brands and when we have customer that is in one of the outlying areas we always suggest Marquis.

Understand that we make about $50 on a warranty service call so by the time we drive to your house, find the problem, realize we don't have the part and drive back for a second visit we didn't really make anything. Factories don't pay mileage to fix a spa, most of the time that is at the discretion of the dealer. If you’re within an hour we don't usually charge mileage but prefer to sell you a Marquis over many of the others as we have fewer calls.

(happy calspa owner? very happy? chas?)
somewhere in there is an oxymoron! Or a very lucky person.... ;)
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« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2004, 01:04:07 pm »
I will not so kindly say no to a name change! :P

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« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2004, 01:12:39 pm »
ok-I won't be buying a Calspa

I'm pissed at the HotSpring/Caldera dealer who is changing my supposedly "refundable" deposit into a store credit, so I really don't want to give him my business.   >:(

That said--now I'm thinking of Sundance/Sweetwater, Marquis, and Dimension one, or a Caldera at a dealer further away.
I still have to wet test and even see the Dimensions--I also didn't want to spend a fortune.
any thoughts?  ???

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