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mgc91941:
My wife and want to go out and wet test some different spas.  We plan on visiting at least three different dealers.  Aside from not really wanting to sit in a tub that has been slow-cooking dozens of other prospective buyers, we are both a little shy about exposing our less than attractive middle-aged bodies in swim suits out in the public. :-[  Do the dealerships have changing areas and areas to towel off after the dip?  I'd hate to think we'd have to show up in a bathing suit and slosh around in our car from dealer to dealer.  We've never been to a spa dealer.  Is there any privacy during wet testing or will there be salespeople showing other buyers the tub we are soaking in?  

Mendocino101:
HI...

It depends on the dealer some have private changing areas with showers...others a tub filled in the middle of the show room....many dealers do understand how you feel and may try to accommodate you by staying for you after they normally close, so that you can have a semi private dip....don't be to shy....as they are there just to help....

bulmer4nc:
For our wet testing, one dealer met us after hours on his day off.  The Hot Spring and Marquis dealer both had tubs set up in private rooms, complete with change rooms, towels, etc.  The Sundance tub was on the showroom floor, but the rep was agreeable to us going in whenever would be most appropriate for us.  

Every dealer (even those we didn't test at) we talked to was offering after hours or as close to closing as possible if we wanted - to be sure we were comfortable and focusing on the tubs - not the surroundings or onlookers...

Definitely decide what you are comfortable with, and ask for it.  I can't imagine a dealer not understanding and obliging.  I think you'll enjoy the wet testing once you get going - it's really kind of fun, and truly the best way to figure out which tubs will make your short list!

Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

Jodi

Chas:
There is no better way to find out how a spa feels than a wet test. As has already been said, most dealers will help with after-hours or other things to ease your embarrassment.

As to the safety of the tub - don't worry, dealers are usually pretty careful about keeping them clean, and you will be fine. I change the water after just about every dip - can't do it every single time, but just about.

Shut_Down_Stranger:
I highly recommend the wet test. Sorta like buying a car, the ergonomics do make reflect the engineering.

Things that make a difference.

Height of Seats (to accomodate tall and/or short) people. Important if you want the neck massage.

Power of seats and location of controls/diverter valves. For example I thought the Hot Springs MotoMotion would not be that effective, but it worked as well as the Sundance or Marquis spinners.  

Foot massage

Contour of seats (do you like buckets or benches).

Spacial feeling of tub. e.g. a deeply contoured tub with bucket seats will feel smaller than a more open bench seating arrangment.

Depth, believe it or not there is a differnce in a 38 inch tub versus 35 inch and the foot island if that is under consideration.

and most important.... quantity and proximity of beer holders...

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