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The dealer want 8300 plus 395 for lift - I wan to tell them 8300 including the lift and see what they say (if I go with this tub). quote]Give it a shot, all they can do is say "no" or "we'll meet you part way" but if you don't ask you potentialy leave $$ on the table. Don't be offended if they say no, it may just mean that the price you are getting for the spa is a really good one and there isn't enough room for them to throw in $395 worth of accesories.
My advice for buying a spa is to buy it during end of year closeouts. For example we bought the last 2006 Vanguard in this color choice that our dealer had in stock. Paid around $8300 and that included, cover, cover lifter, setup and delivery, starter chemicals, steps, and TAX. Paid $900 for electrical install which included around 100ft of wire. Approx $4k for patio. I'm glad to finally be done spending tons of money. Only thing left to do now is fix my poor grass.