Is anybody out there shopping for a Hot Tub

[J._McD]

There don't seem to be too many shoppers around looking at Hot Tubs.  Is this just our geographic zone and more related to the economy or is it the time of the year?  There seems to be more "general bs" and pics going on than shopper questions.  

Shoppers, are you looking?

Dealers, what's going on in your market area?

[HotTubMan]

JMcD;

We had a decent November, a little better than October.

December has been dismal, little to no traffic.

[wmccall]

I know if I didn't already have one, I probably wouldn't be in the market right now.

[Tman122]

I talk alot to the local dealers here and they 2 have been slow.

[hymbaw]

Jim,
I think it's just the crappy economy in our lovely yet frozen Michigan(low of -5 last night!). We've been slower than hoped but not dead as some dealers are reporting in this area.

[East_TX_Spa]

For whatever reason, it's been really busy at my store this week.  Our Tyler and Shreveport stores have been slow, but I've sold 3 Envoys, a Vanguard, a Vista, a Jetsetter, and a Solana SX the last 6 days.  I'm really thinking next year is going to be a great one for the entire industry.

I sincerely hope you guys get some good business to end the year.  This is a topsy-turvy business we're in.

Terminator  

[NJDave]

J.McD
Yes. In the cold weather areas of the North East and west toward Michigan, spa sales have slowed a bit. A lot of it does have to do with the Christmas Holiday. Most folks are concentrating on buying gifts, not many purchasing $5,000-10,000 gifts. Those that are shopping for spas, are smart enough to know it's the best time time, to pick up a year end deal on a 2005 Floor Model. And of course they want the spa right away, which is fine for us. I sold 2 spas on Wednesday and delivered one today and the other is scheduled for tomorrow, that delivery will be canceled by the snowstorm arriving tonight. The slower times gives us a chance to set up new 2006 spas and build 4 new store display gazebos arriving this week. I will say, service is very busy, all of those mass merchant  and internet spas falling apart under the feeezing conditions, really keep us hopping.

[J._McD]

Jim,
 I think it's just the crappy economy in our lovely yet frozen Michigan(low of -5 last night!). We've been slower than hoped but not dead as some dealers are reporting in this area.

I hear the parking lot behind you has been empty too.

[Gomboman]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing.  This board has been dead lately.  I don't remember it being so slow last year.  I think Chas, Stuart, and some others used to post more which could have something to do with it. At least we have Terminator to keep us on our toes.....

[J._McD]

J.McD
Yes. In the cold weather areas of the North East and west toward Michigan, spa sales have slowed a bit. A lot of it does have to do with the Christmas Holiday. Most folks are concentrating on buying gifts, not many purchasing $5,000-10,000 gifts. Those that are shopping for spas, are smart enough to know it's the best time time, to pick up a year end deal on a 2005 Floor Model. And of course they want the spa right away, which is fine for us. I sold 2 spas on Wednesday and delivered one today and the other is scheduled for tomorrow, that delivery will be canceled by the snowstorm arriving tonight. The slower times gives us a chance to set up new 2006 spas and build 4 new store display gazebos arriving this week. I will say, service is very busy, all of those mass merchant  and internet spas falling apart under the feeezing conditions, really keep us hopping.

We had 2 spontaeneous Piper Glen's for Christmas, but traffic has been non exsistent.  Ceasar has already got them in shipping.  It seems that many in the motor city are caught in the grips of the auto industry crunch, not to mention the auto suppliers and K-Mart that are BK, Sears just closed down all of it's Part's and service centers.  One of them was in our complex.  Things can only get better.

[NJDave]

Hey J. McD
Our 2 spas from the other night were a Piper Glen Floor Model and a La Paz Floor Model. We are really pushing the '05 Floor Models out the door. I placed a early order for the new 2006 Island Series Spas, all five of them. They are manufacturing a small batch right now, I was able to get the first order in, they are making them now. I should have them for Christmas. How do you like the new huge 9 seater Belize Model? I saw it out in Vegas. It is huge. Do you think the spa dolly trailer will hold it? Hope things turn around for the car manufacturing industry, I'm sure it effects retailers in your market. I hope you have a great year in 2006. Dave.

[stuart]

For whatever reason, it's been really busy at my store this week.  Our Tyler and Shreveport stores have been slow, but I've sold 3 Envoys, a Vanguard, a Vista, a Jetsetter, and a Solana SX the last 6 days.  I'm really thinking next year is going to be a great one for the entire industry.

I sincerely hope you guys get some good business to end the year.  This is a topsy-turvy business we're in.

Terminator  

so term...bite me....does that tell you anything about our December?

[East_TX_Spa]

so term...bite me....does that tell you anything about our December?

Believe me, I've been there plenty of times over the years.  August is always dead around here.  That's usually my dog month.

Terminator

[Hot Tub Guru]

Jim-

I've been slow here on the west side of Novi also.  I think you hit the nail on the head, people just aren't spending money with are great economy.  

By the way who is hymbaw?

Michael

[socal]

so term...bite me....does that tell you anything about our December?

no offense term, but i have to 2nd that motion been slow here too. did have a nice Quest (Marquis) delivered last week. maybe with gas prices dropping, and when x-mas is over, it will pick up some. good luck to all

socal