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matt_belmony

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Hot tub pricing
« on: June 02, 2020, 11:36:56 am »
Hello,

First time hot tub shopper. Looking into Caldera Provence or Florence. I was quoted about $12K which excluded delivery and set up (electrical, cover lifter and salt system). Is this a good price for this class of hot tubs? What's the typical discounts or negotiated prices?

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« on: June 02, 2020, 11:36:56 am »

hargabyte

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Re: Hot tub pricing
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2020, 06:18:14 pm »
Seems odd that it wouldnt include delivery. Would make me worried about the dealer your working with. I would call other Caldera dealers in other cities around you and see what prices you are quoted. ask about included delivery and who to call in case of an issue with the spa. Hint: I should be them and not some customer service number, at least that is my opinion.

Have you wet tested? I highly recommend wet testing several brands before buying. I just purchased our first spa and initially I was drawn to Caldera because of the "salt water" system. Unfortunately thats mostly a lot of marketing. Its not like a salt water pool. its more of a salt cleaning system and the salt converts to chlorine. When we wet tested we were really turned off by the strong chlorine smell of the Caldera. I would suggest checking out Maquis, Bullfrog, Coast, Artesian. Definately stay away from any big box store brand at Costco or Home Depot.  Theres is a lot of disdain around here for Master Spa. I dont have any experience with them but I would be concerned about buying from an online salesman and having to deal with some 800 number when you have a problem. But maybe some of their dealers are a little more local and hands on.

Personally we went with Coast. I really liked the powerful motors they use and the warranty is 5 years on parts and labor. Also I found a really good dealer that I felt comfortable working with. I had to drive 150 miles to Portland Or to find the spa we wanted but that saved us $$5000 over the price i was quoted from the dealer here in the Seattle area. Definitely take your time and dont rush into this. Consider it like buying your first car. Heck they are priced that way!

Good Luck. DM if you have questions.

swilly1000

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Re: Hot tub pricing
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2020, 06:42:25 am »
Theres is a lot of disdain around here for Master Spa. I dont have any experience with them but I would be concerned about buying from an online salesman and having to deal with some 800 number when you have a problem. But maybe some of their dealers are a little more local and hands on.

Also I found a really good dealer that I felt comfortable working with. I had to drive 150 miles to Portland Or to find the spa we wanted but that saved us $$5000 over the price i was quoted from the dealer here in the Seattle area.

I've been on this forum for over a year and a half and I STILL haven't seen any bad feedback about Master from an end user.  All the disdain comes from dealers and techs.  I purchased my spa from a local dealer who has been excellent with after sales service.

I hope your dealer is the same, being 150 miles away.

castletonia

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Re: Hot tub pricing
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2020, 11:01:09 am »
Not sure why they would quote without delivery but the $12k price is about right for a Provence.  I’m not in my store today to check my pricing but pretty sure I’m starting at $12,999 for a Provence.

Hottubguy

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« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2020, 05:39:29 pm »
Unfortunately thats mostly a lot of marketing. Its not like a salt water pool. its more of a salt cleaning system and the salt converts to chlorine.




That’s the same thing that happens in a pool salt system

matt_belmony

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Re: Hot tub pricing
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2020, 06:43:16 pm »
So, it seems I need to find a different dealer? How far out do hot tub dealers operate?


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