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I’m sure they are paying him for the positive review because that’s how his site works.
Quote from: Hottubguy on August 26, 2019, 04:04:01 pmI’m sure they are paying him for the positive review because that’s how his site works.Clearly he is being compensated. But his deal is to want to see the factory first hand because above all else he's concerned about build quality. He's like Mike Holmes....make it right.Sure he's getting paid. The real question is "Do I believe him?" I do.
Quote from: swilly1000 on August 27, 2019, 01:12:48 amQuote from: Hottubguy on August 26, 2019, 04:04:01 pmI’m sure they are paying him for the positive review because that’s how his site works.Clearly he is being compensated. But his deal is to want to see the factory first hand because above all else he's concerned about build quality. He's like Mike Holmes....make it right.Sure he's getting paid. The real question is "Do I believe him?" I do.Only problem with that is he recommends Coast even though he's never been to the factory and doesn't know much about the tubs. I think some of what he says is valid and some is to fit his own agenda. I get it he needs to make a living too
Shame on PDC for letting him do that, he's just trying to legitimize his opinion as gospel and using them.
For sure he is pretty over the top in that video. Kinda obvious actually. But no more so than than the haters on this forum for him and his brand. My favourite are the people here who trash him for selling spas out of his garage. Funny.
Chris has gained a little respect from me with that last video. My biggest issue with him is he will pitch that he knows everything and his way is really the only and best way to build a hot tub. I will argue, there are other ways outside of what he recommends in making a good hot tub.In this video, he said that the owner of PDC and him disagreed on insulation, but he still makes a good product. That showed some humility (kind of) on his part, and an acknowledgment, again on his part, saying that there might be other good ways to make a good hot tub.
I don't think he is deceptively trying to come off as a consumer advocate. He makes no bones about his dealer status. What he repeatedly says is that he is trying to counter balance the marketing spin and build quality bullshit that permeates this market.He provides a fantastic viewpoint upon which the consumer can rely. Don't get me wrong, I'm not drinking all his Kool-Aid but there is no question in my mind that this community is far better off for his presence.
He never once on his website or videos mentions that he is a dealer for master spas. Plain and simple, he is being deceptive.