i only paid 7k for my beam in december 2018, and i felt I got a very good deal. i'm from south dakota, and our tub costs are always higher. i'm assuming this is because of our colder climate, but i'm not sure.
i'm looking to upgrade to a larger size instead of having them replace mine since i am taller and we have found we use it often. I figure this is our chance to upgrade instead of just fixing.