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Today I wet-tested the Marquis Epic as well as the HS Envoy. I can definetly say that I prefered the Epic, feeling that the hydrotherapy was better. The problem is the price. I walked in expecting to pay around $9200 with the usual extras (the average of what others here have paid), and was suprised to be quoted a take it or leave it price of $11,200.00. When I told her what everyone else was paying, she said there was a several thousand dollar price increase for 2006, to wich I told her good luck selling these at that price. Yea I know, prices differ by area, but I think this is rediculus, especially since I was quoted $8100 from the other dealer on the Envoy (with all the usual extras), which I know is a very competative price (tells me that pricing in my area is not out of wack).What do others think about this price, for reference I am in the Raleigh, NC area. I feel that if I am going to enter the $11,000 price point I can probably get a much better spa than the Marquis Epic.Thanks for any advice!Paul
mmmmm.We have had the tub for just over 3 weeks and there isn't anything that I can think of that I would enjoy more (even for $11,000.00) Quite honestly, my husband and I had a discussion about the tub the other day. We are both seriously more relaxed. We have been married for 22 years and I can't remember him ever having a real good nights sleep. Lately I have also been having trouble sleeping through the night. Since we have had the tub, we both sleep like babies and believe me the days are much better when the nights are restful. The therapy is another issue. The wonderful warm water massage under the stars when the air temperature is around 15 degrees is unmatched. Our two boys (15 and 13) love to spend time together in the tub and with us as a family. It is the best way to connect with the family. We can relax to music or the sound of the waterfall or just have conversations. My sister and her husband came up tonight and were amazed at how great they felt after only 1/2 hour in the tub. I am not a sales person, so I hope you don't think I am trying to sell you a hot tub. But if you are saying find something that will give you more satisfaction, make you feel better or improve your overall health for $11,000...I don't think you will find it. I looked and tried to justify this purchase for over 2 years and I really wish I hadn't waited so long!!!Good luck.....