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I live in Hamilton, just down the street from you. I bought an arctic a year and a half ago, however, when I was pricing tubs I looked at the sundance line. The local dealer offered me 11,000 canadian for an optima. I found a better dealer, but wound up in a territorial pissing match and said F U to sundance because of it. I got offered a better deal somewhere else and when the local Hamilton Dealer found out about it, he blew a gasket and reported the other dealer to head office, and then he was not allowed to sell to me. That really made my decision alot easier. I would suggest if these are your two choices, I would go with the optima, it is a really nice tub. If you are into the arctics at all, let me know, I can help you with alot and point you in the right direction.
If it helps any I purchased an 07 Cameo for $8600 (ozonator, steps, delivery, startup chems, stereo). The dealer offered the Optima at the same price. Without the stereo we were looking at $8100. Enjoy!
I live in Hamilton, just down the street from you. I bought an arctic a year and a half ago, however, when I was pricing tubs I looked at the sundance line. The local dealer offered me 11,000 canadian for an optima. I found a better dealer, but wound up in a territorial pissing match and said F U to sundance because of it. I got offered a better deal somewhere else and when the local Hamilton Dealer found out about it, he blew a gasket and reported the other dealer to head office, and then he was not allowed to sell to me.
Thanks TakedownWhich area are you loacted in? US or Canada?
QuoteI don't think they charge different prices for dealers but I could easily be wrong. I do know that tubs are often delivered to the dealer COD.Different dealers pay different prices. All spas are paid for on delivery, either COD, or Financing. Dealers negotiate pricing with the manufacturer based on projected volumn and exclusivity.Nevertheless, the Optima is sold predictably in the low 9k (US) range plus stereo.
I don't think they charge different prices for dealers but I could easily be wrong. I do know that tubs are often delivered to the dealer COD.