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empolgation:
Since this thread includes so much about "dealer cost" and "expense" I have a related question that I think is appropriate here (at least I know it will be seen with 745 views and growing :P )
Are coupons for $ off found on manufacturers websites and promos a "rebate" from the manufacturer? In otherwords if I strike a deal with a dealer then whip out the a coupon for $500 off will the dealer honor that because it's a "discount" from the manufacturer - not taking from a dealer's profit?
BTW, Steve kudos on your post - I wish every dealer was liken to your post...
Give me the "real" price the first time and I'll decide if it's the right price for me - a sale made or I'm on to the next. I am sick of walking into a dealer showrooms to see a a price tag that says "$10,500 on sale during this weekend's super pre-summer blowout for $8,995" then after the salesperson knows i'm serious and am not impressed with the "super sale" i get the whisper "I can give you a real good deal, how about $8,485?" Then when I display a mild amount of disgust for the tactic I get the "let me check, i might be able to do better" (yes, I am referring to known name brands praised thoughout this forum)
needaspa:
Well, I am glad to see other people post their feelings over over priced spas! I almost forgot until I read a few posts back that why should be pay 1000's more for 'service' when the big spa makers offer 5+ year warranties?!? Porsche sales must he high! Pure profit!
whypaymore:
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BTW, Steve kudos on your post - I wish every dealer was liken to your post...
Give me the "real" price the first time and I'll decide if it's the right price for me - a sale made or I'm on to the next. I am sick of walking into a dealer showrooms to see a a price tag that says "$10,500 on sale during this weekend's super pre-summer blowout for $8,995" then after the salesperson knows i'm serious and am not impressed with the "super sale" i get the whisper "I can give you a real good deal, how about $8,485?" Then when I display a mild amount of disgust for the tactic I get the "let me check, i might be able to do better" (yes, I am referring to known name brands praised thoughout this forum)
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Here is one better, we were at a Master Spa dealer after we looked around at the spas and were told all of the benifits of the Master spas, we of course asked about costs, the dealer went to his computer and printed off some sheets, Regular Price $16,000.00 Your price $9895.00. He acted like he was giving me this big discount or something, and we would be crazy not to buy today, I said call me crazy then and we left. We will not be buying a Master Spa.... do you dealers out there actually get people to pay these outrageous prices? This guy could probbly sell this spa at $4500 and still be making a good profit.
So here is my next mission, I am going to find 10 hotsprings dealers, 10 sundance dealers, and 10 Marquis dealers (using dealer locater on websites). E-mail them and tell them to give me their best price on the model I am looking at from them with Shipping to my location. I will pay cashiers check to the best offer, and see what prices come in.
Chris_H:
They won't deliver it to you because every spa they sell they have to service. If the manufacturer finds out about it they won't be selling Hotspring, Sundance or Marquis. Good luck though.
Chris H
Chris_H:
One more point. I think that might be a reason why Hotspring/Sundance Spas cannot be purchased on Ebay brand new with a warranty.
Chris H
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