Newbie to forum and hot tubbing. Been looking and wanting a hot tub for years. Finally narrowed it to two tubs after looking at all my local spa dealers. Caldera, hot springs, sundance and master spas. I even was thinking about a online purchase thru the spa depot there belize e600 model. But after months of research it came down to two tubs. I'm a have a family of two children 16 and 10years of age and of course my incredible wife. The two models were a 2013 hot springs Grandee without the ACE water system, no stereo but included a cradle cover lifter, steps, clean screen filter, delivery and a customized spa chemical kit. Total $10605 NYS tax included. The other tub was 2013 Caldera niagara frog spa water system with chemicals, cradle cover lifter, steps and delivery also no stereo. Floor model $9997 tax included. Or non floor model $10497. And yes I know they are made by the same company.
My family and I did wet tested both tubs and we ended up buying the Hot springs Grandee. One reason was the presentation and knowledge the dealer new about hot springs and also the proximity to my house less then 3 miles away. Better piece of mind if the tub ever needs service. My wife and 16 year old also liked the 100% water filtering on the hot springs. The Niagara did look much more fancier then the Grandee but I found that many people still have a functional Hot spring spa that is over 17 years old. The hot spring dealer has been in business for 35 years. The caldera dealer also in business selling tubs and pools for over 40 years but they were 35 miles from my home. QUESTIONS:Was a taken on the price?or were they both good deals? Also any input on the hot springs tub I purchased? Any imput would help. Thanks. Can't wait for the tub. All excited. The dealer stated 3 to 4 weeks before delivery.
