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Hi Brentp,I was in your shoes about 2-3 weeks ago. I did a lot of research, including this forum, wet tested many tubs (most important!) and ended up with the Allure III tub. geenosr
I'd be glad to help brent. Which version of the Fox are you looking at? And which options is the dealer quoting?
Ok, . . . thought I'd give an update. Thanks for the feedback on LA SPAs. After getting a quote on the Santa Cruz for under $5.5K with the extras, the price I was quoted for the LA SPA, and a number of comments that indicate LA SPA is a middle of the road type SPA company, . . . we’ll not go there. If it came down to it, the Artesian Santa Cruz would be the winner between the two.So, we are now here, . . .1) Arctic Fox - List ~$11K - is it worth this premium price, even if we can knock a couple of grand off of this? I really, really liked this tub, but at that price point, we will have to pass. 2) Artesian Antigua list ~ $?3) Sundance Capri List ~ $7.5K4) Caldera Martinique - on sale @ $6.5KOur dilemma: The local Artesian dealer no longer stocks Artesian SPAs, he is pushing Vita and the Reflection lines really hard. We could order an Artesian, but can't even dry test it. Not good, . . . but we like the layout, price point, and company reputation. We are highly leaning here, . . . but may have to drive 100s of miles round trip to dry/wet test a unit. After comparing the Santa Cruz and Antigua, we have settled on the bigger unit. Thought is it fits our deck, . . .and likely isn’t too much more. Does anyone know what the Antigua with 52 jets/2 pumps or 43 jets/2 pumps really should go for roughly? I found an post from this spring where a new store had the 40+jet/2pump version with no extras at $5K. Even if it is a grand more, . . . this might be the winner! The other 2 are in reserve, . . . not going to proceed any further unless we need to.Running out of time, . . . need to get this in real soon before winter starts Thanks again!
My thoughts are that you should try and negotiate at about $7k for the Ultra and $6400 for the Signature. Then add in your options. I would recommend the Peak Ozone, since the only things I have done for the first 10 days of ownership is to add a cap of Refresh per soaker per use and then a half ounce of chlorine every 3 days. I realize the water is new but it is crystal clear and NO chlorine smell as the ozone system seems to really do it's job. I would also recommend and go with the Ultra if you decide on the Arctic. You get 14 more water jets, an extra pump, therapy air (a blower), aromatherapy for a few hundred bucks more. I think all of their shells are Microban by the way. Good luck!