HOLLY COW BATMAN.. HotSpriongs lost it's 5 stars

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

I'm sure I'm the only one that follows this, but over at "that other" site that "rates" spas, as of this morning, the ENTIRE Watkins line has dissapeared from the ratings page.

[Anoroc]

Hmmm?  That explains things

[KarlXII]

I'm sure I'm the only one that follows this, but over at "that other" site that "rates" spas, as of this morning, the ENTIRE Watkins line has dissapeared from the ratings page.

What site is that?  

[East_TX_Spa]

The check's in the mail.

I guess they're not going to pay extortion anymore.  The NSF approval is much more important anyway.

Terminator

[Anoroc]

The NSF..what's that

[Spatech_tuo]

The check's in the mail.

I guess they're not going to pay extortion anymore.  The NSF approval is much more important anyway.

Terminator

One thing makes me scratch my head about those ratings. They have a 5-star and a 2-star rating but nothing else. Whether you agree with it or not, I understand why some may pay for the 5-star rating and I can understand why some may choose not to pay for a rating at all. However, I see Artesian, D1, LA Spas and Coleman on there as 2-stars and to me I'd either pay for the 5-star or I'd skip it alltogether. Are they paying to say you're not up to par with the 5-star companies? Maybe if they were a bargain brand I might see it but I'd expect those companies to think of themselves as premium spa companies so why pay for a lesser rating, especially with a few of the brands up there with 5-stars? Am I missing something here?

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

The check's in the mail.

I guess they're not going to pay extortion anymore.  The NSF approval is much more important anyway.

Terminator

Watkins never paid, directly. In the past, the link taking you to their site went through a third party, online advertising agency (like the banner ads at the top of this page). The site probably got froom 5 to 25 cents for each click on the link.

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

Only the 5 stars are paid for......

Personally, I'd like to see all the companies listed under 2 stars demand that their name be removed. I think that they could demand either their name be removed, or their name be linked directly to their web site. Otherwise the site is in violation of copyright laws

One thing makes me scratch my head about those ratings. They have a 5-star and a 2-star rating but nothing else. Whether you agree with it or not, I understand why some may pay for the 5-star rating and I can understand why some may choose not to pay for a rating at all. However, I see Artesian, D1, LA Spas and Coleman on there as 2-stars and to me I'd either pay for the 5-star or I'd skip it alltogether. Are they paying to say you're not up to par with the 5-star companies? Maybe if they were a bargain brand I might see it but I'd expect those companies to think of themselves as premium spa companies so why pay for a lesser rating, especially with a few of the brands up there with 5-stars? Am I missing something here?

[salesdvl]

The NSF..what's that

Non Sufficient Funds.  

[Brewman]

Non Sufficient Funds.  

That's one way to loose the 5 star rating.  

[KarlXII]

What site is that?  

*cough*

[drewstar]

*cough*

It's not the site you might think. (Lying deranged Jimbo''s site of chuckles,)  but if you were to google hot tub ratings, you'd find it.

[KarlXII]

It's not the site you might think. (Lying deranged Jimbo''s site of chuckles,)  but if you were to google hot tub ratings, you'd find it.

 

I find at least five. But not even one is called www.voldemort.com.

[East_TX_Spa]

poolandspa.com

Click on the link to spa ratings and manufacturers.

Terminator

[KarlXII]

poolandspa.com

Click on the link to spa ratings and manufacturers.

Terminator

Thanks!