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They are a very large dealer. The retail was originally 8k but "I assume" that being so big they can have "specials" on certain makes and models. They work direct with the manufacturer who is right down the street from the dealer.
I would really like to get a quality spa for around $4,000. I have looked at the Caspian, Bengal, Sumatran, and Sorrento. You can see I have had to scale back on what I really like, however I'm not sure I can get a HS line as low as 4. Am I thinking unrealistically that I can get even a Hot Spot that economical? I realize the warranty is not as good as Tiger River or HS, but from my research and the postings here it appears to be a very well made spa.Comments?
Rachel, I don't think that is a safe assumption. All dealers work directly with the manufacturer - some have a couple hundred bucks of frieght added to the tub because we are not as close. A $4K drop in price is not a good thing. Either they inflated the regular price or you got a used tub/demo unit.If the tub you chose was in your budget, and it works for you, then you did fine and I hope you'll enjoy your tub for many years to come. But you didn't 'save' four thousand dollars.
I agree, we didn't save $4,000. I'm sure it was a mark up like any retail does. The tub was in our budget, we looked at a couple of others around the same price and felt for what we could afford to spend this one was the best. It's not a floor model or used. I will come back once we have it installed and running and let you know how I like it. I personally would have spent a lot more for the mercedes because I'm the "spender" but my husband is the conservative one that makes the $$ decisions. I'm just the stay at home Mom ....hahaha.....
I believe what others are trying to say is that tub never ever sold for $8,000 and if you believ they marked it down to $4,000, as you say, "I'm sure it was a mark up like any retail does.", the Hot Tub industy does NOT have mark up anything closed to what you imply.Simply put, the dealer valued the tub at $4,000 and you have to realize that he made something on the sale unless you think he sold it for less than he paid for it. The important thing is it was within your expectation and you bought a $4,000 Hot Tub. Unless they can show you a bill of sale where that tub was sold for $8,000, it wasn't an $8,000 tub, but saying that it was convinced you that you were getting a great value. Believe me, this industry does not make anything close to what you imply.Maybe, just maybe, you got the deal of the century on a tub that just had to be sold. If it turns out to be anything less than you expect, please come back and let us know.
I would really like to get a quality spa for around $4,000. I have looked at the Caspian, Bengal, Sumatra, and Sorrento. You can see I have had to scale back on what I really like, however I'm not sure I can get a HS line as low as 4. Am I thinking unrealistically that I can get even a Hot Spot that economical? I realize the warranty is not as good as Tiger River or HS, but from my research and the postings here it appears to be a very well made spa.Comments?