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Where are these cheaper tubs cutting corners to justify such a dramatic price discrepancy?
Although I do question why we need $10,000 + tubs, there is a market for them.
I've come to believe in the slogan "buy nice or buy twice". In other words, you can certainly save money up front, but in the long run you'll probably end up buying something better down the road (either because the cheap original you bought doesn't work or because you see the benefits of something nicer). So, why not spend a little more up front and never have to second guess yourself.That said, I'm very curious to hear the difference between the "Hyundai" tubs and the "Mercedes" tubs!!!
QuoteAlthough I do question why we need $10,000 + tubs, there is a market for them.Hey Vinny, In Canada, your tub is $10000
QuoteThe Hyundai tub is for people who get a good tub for the right amount of money. They hold water, get hot and have jets. They come with covers, can put cover lifters on them and people save a ton of money to build a deck around them. The Mercedes tubs are for the people who want to thumb their noses at the people who own the Hyundai tubs! Snob appeal is everywhere! BTW, they both enjoy their tubs the same! Oh and the Hyndai tub comes with a warranty and being 1/3 of the price just needs to last 7 years and 21 years from the purchase date both brands (Hyundai 3x bought new) will be on the old side.Hyundai's make some pretty good cars - I hate this example.Maybe we nee three categories: 1. "the Mercedes" Quality tub with some bells and whistles and whatever high-end engineering makes it a good tub that will last 20 years2. "the Hyundai"- more budget, but still quality. Perhaps simpler design, but with good insulation and well made parts (I'm thinking Tiger River, Marqui "everyday", Artesian Island, etc.)3. Not sure what analogy to assign to the last category, but now were into the internet based tubs, "factory clearance outlet" fly-by-night manufacturers, bog box store tubs, etc.......Perhaps the question should be what differentiates category 2 and 3. It seems logical to me that it is a matter of quality parts, good engineering, etc, AND a warranty that stands behind the product. I'm much less familiar with tub brands out there than a lot of readers here, but it seems to me that most of the "category 2" tubs that I can think of are made be companies that make the "mercedes" tubs, but also branch out into economy lines. Are there any stand-alone comanies out there that make a really quality 5K tub and DONT have other more expensive lines?
The Hyundai tub is for people who get a good tub for the right amount of money. They hold water, get hot and have jets. They come with covers, can put cover lifters on them and people save a ton of money to build a deck around them. The Mercedes tubs are for the people who want to thumb their noses at the people who own the Hyundai tubs! Snob appeal is everywhere! BTW, they both enjoy their tubs the same! Oh and the Hyndai tub comes with a warranty and being 1/3 of the price just needs to last 7 years and 21 years from the purchase date both brands (Hyundai 3x bought new) will be on the old side.Hyundai's make some pretty good cars - I hate this example.