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stagehand:
Is there a site that, like the auto industry, shows spa invoice pricing vs. MSRP?

Don't vacuums, covers, lifters, chemicals, delivery etc. mask the real price of a spa? How about starting with a base and THEN add in items to build a price that's in the range you desire.

Mendocino101:
Hi...
There is not... and what it seems that many people do not understand is that here in the US the Federal Government works with the Auto manufactures to determine fair MSRP....Also all dealers no matter what part of the country they are in must pay the same for the autos..MSRP must be inside any new car on a dealers lot usually on the window....MSRP will always be the same on each dealers lot...Also the auto industry has to meet fuel standards that is why they push for example small cars as their total number of Cars/Trucks sold in a particular state must average a minimum miles per gallon for ..The spa industry is far to small for the for government to regulate in the same way.....

spaguyohio:
Most dealers I visited when looking for a spa earlier had the cover included in the price. Everything else was extra.

Dr. Spa™ Ret.:

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There is not... and what it seems that many people do not understand is that here in the US the Federal Government works with the Auto manufactures to determine fair MSRP.........
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additionally, auto dealers "pay" less than "invoice" for a vehicle

Gary:
You cannot compare it to the auto industry as stated before the auto industry plays a whole different game with pricing and invoiced price.

Most dealers I know deal with add the extras in at a reduced cost and if you try to buy it separate you would pay much more. Items like a steps, cover lifts, chemical kits… is stuff the whether you realize it or not is stuff you need.

I do like what this one guy does though is he gives you a choice with and without the items, but he also shows you what you would pay for the extra if you bought later.

Gary

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