Help!

[soclosetobuying]

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?

[Chas]

are Calspas as bad as everyone on these forums say?

Yes.

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

It is frequently much more expensive to own a cheap spa.

[newtotubbing]

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.

Jonathan

[golferm]

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.  

[empolgation]

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.

[Spatech_tuo]

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.

[rocket]

DIDO spatechs com.

[HotTubMan]

I have never encoutered or heard from a happy CalSpa owner. NEVER!

HTMan

[Chas_is_back]

happy calspa owner here. very happy!

[wmccall]

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.

[PPOL]

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.

Happy Hunting,

Neil O'Donovan
Phoenix Park Outdoor Living
Wilmington, NC

[Chas]

happy calspa owner here. very happy!

Wow. I may have to ask you to kindly consider a name change  

[stuart]

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....

[Chas_is_back]

I will not so kindly say no to a name change!

[soclosetobuying]

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?