Shopping experiences in STL, MO???

[luigi311]

I was wondering if anyone here has purchased a spa
here in STL and could share their experience both shopping and purchasing here in STL?
I would love to hear about the St Louis hot tub market.
Thanks!

[stl-rex]

I highly recommend Mirage .......NOT!

You know the places I checked out.  PM if you have any other questions about Arctic.  I should have my spa hopefully in a week or so.  It should get here by the end of this week.  Then the dealer fills it and runs it for 48 hours to insure every thing functions as expected.

[k9smith]

I checked every dealer in STL. I wound up going with Aspen spas. I liked the customer service and there approach to sales. I couldn't find a better value for the money any where I looked. That being said, look at every brand you can and wet test. If you have any questions in particular pm me.

[luigi311]

I have heard good things from customers of Aspen.

[Orthofunk]

I did lots of research before getting my Sundance Maxxus from Mirage.  I've been very satisfied with service and support I have gotten from them.  Also, the price was right... especially since I live in Illinois (no tax)

[luigi311]

No tax would be nice!

[stl-rex]

I did lots of research before getting my Sundance Maxxus from Mirage.  I've been very satisfied with service and support I have gotten from them.  Also, the price was right... especially since I live in Illinois (no tax)

When I talked with Marquis over in IL, they charged sales tax for MO deliveries.  Personally, I think are pocketing it as furniture stores in IL don't charge sales tax for MO deliveries.  It rubbed me the wrong way.

Glad to hear you had a positive experience at Mirage.

[Chris_H]

When I talked with Marquis over in IL, they charged sales tax for MO deliveries.  Personally, I think are pocketing it as furniture stores in IL don't charge sales tax for MO deliveries.  It rubbed me the wrong way.

In most states with sales tax, it is generally illegal to physically go into a store, buy something, and not pay sales tax.  Many businesses offer this as a way to entice out of state business, but it does not mean the business did not pay the sales tax.  It just means you paid 6% less.

However, if you placed the order over the phone and the product is being delivered sales tax generally can be omitted.

[Chris_H]

I would also like to add small businesses that do the orders over the phone, it is recommended for you to make sure the deposit is mailed via the USPS and not paid via credit card.  This is so you can keep the envelope that shows the USPS stamp of where it was mailed.  If the IRS ever audits you, you would be able to show the envelope to the auditor as proof of a mail order purchase and the reason why the consumer did not pay sales tax.  The envelope is used because the IRS cannot question a document stamped by USPS.

[wmccall]

In this case I will recommend a spa with a TV to watch Pujols hit the winning homerun in the 7th game of the World Series.  It will be  a nice cool evening with the leaves just starting to change

[rocket]

There is a Marquis dealer in Troy, MO. who is a great guy or go to Baker spas for a Hot Spring.

Good shopping.

[luigi311]

I checked out Baker and did not like the moto-massage.
Am really interested to find out about people's experiences at various dealerships in St Louis.

[stl-rex]

In this case I will recommend a spa with a TV to watch Pujols hit the winning homerun in the 7th game of the World Series.  It will be  a nice cool evening with the leaves just starting to change

Well if that's the case R&S Pool and Spa had a Coast on their floor with a TV for only $9,000.

I think I can manage to get out of the tub to watch Pujols bat in HD

[luigi311]

Can't wait for that game Wednesday...

[luigi311]

StL Rex,

I understand that you had a bad experience at Mirage.  Has anyone else had good or bad experiences shopping for spas in StL?
Thanks!