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chaz:
There are a lot of good opinions so far about this, but nobody has asked what your delivery situation is like; easy access to the back yard that you could drive your truck right back into, or will a crane be needed?  I think you could conceivably do it with help if the situation where right, but we need more details.

Mine had to go on its side on a dolly then up three stair to my deck, in retrospect a crane would have been the way to go.  I did learn a lot about what to look for in preperation of moving a spa.

It sounds as if you got a good deal on the tub, but if a crane is needed is that included in the $500 delivery charge?  If it is needed and is included I would definately concur with everyone else and have it delivered.

Good luck either way you are soon to be in hot tub bliss.

ndabunka:
Ask your self how much you are worth an hour. Then calculate the time you would spend (1) Renting the truck, (2) filling it with fuel(more $'s), (3) Getting it to the dealers site, (4) Waiting for the dealer to find the time to load it up, (5) Transporting it to your home (What if it's not properly secured and you have to stomp on the brakes? You KNOW that 800-900lbs doesn't stop quickly), (6) moving it around your back yard, (7) Returning the truck hopefully with no damage (more fuel), etc... 5-6 hours+? Take your annual salary (assumed over $120K year if your spending $7-8K on a spa) = $58/hour (minimum) x 6 hours = ~ $350 + $100 you mentioned yeilds $450 + a LOT of effort on your part... Pay the $500 (or negotiate him down another hun)

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