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f6487:
I'm looking at two local Hot Spring dealers in the Bay Area, CA. 

One dealer quoted me $9400 plus tax.  That's easily $10k out the door.
He said if I pay by check he can knock off $300 and if I didn't want the cover lifter he could take off an additional $400.  That puts me at $8700 plus tax.  That deal includes cover, delivery, sub panel, ozone system, chemicals, etc. 

The other dealer got a little more creative because they have a 2014 Flair that was on the showroom floor but is now in a warehouse.  It's probably been returned by someone but there not going to give me the real scoop.  Regardless, it's Redwood/Pearl and comes with a full warranty.

Also included is Rust colored cover with there most basic lift.
Basic steps.  Silk Balance water system. Ozone System.  Delivery.  Sub panel & chemicals.

Since it's a floor model they said they could do $8249.00 plus tax would be $8929.54.

Any thoughts on these two prices?  I honestly don't like either one.  I want to be much closer to $8000 out the door with everything included.  Maybe it's a pipe dream but I'll hold out and see if prices drop as we get closer to the end of the year.  I'm in no rush to make this purchase so I might as well see what the end of the year looks like at this point.

I get it that the most important thing is to find the tub that you like and over the life of the tub it doesn't really make a big difference if you over paid for the tub as long as you are enjoying it.

I don't want to feel like I'm getting hosed.  I've read thread after thread where the prices are all over the place depending on location.  I'm in Northern, CA where home prices and the cost of living is off the charts.  Even though these tubs only ship from Southern CA & Mexico.  Seems like people in the middle of the country are getting better deals.

Chartreux:
Maybe look at the JetSetter by Hot Springs if that's the dealer your going to go with, The prices you listed sound good and you probably will not get under $8,000 for those tubs.
You really should try wet testing the tubs before asking for a price.
I thought the Jet Setter was going to be great with the moto massage, but It was to rough for my back and I had a hard time with the knobs as I do have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my right hand, mri showed two nodules in my right hand...That's why a wet test is so very important. About the only thing to vary for hot tubs in different States should be the Sales Tax...
Why are you getting a price for a hot tub/spa you don't like? You did say you don't like them??? Sorry, could you explain...

Quickbeam:
I think he meant he didn't like either of the prices.

f6487:
Chartreux.  What I said was I didn't like either of the two prices I was quoted.  Why would I ask for a quote on a tub that I didn't like?  I like the Flair a lot and I wet tested it.  Not a fan of the Jetsetter.  Nice tub but too small for me, my wife and son.  Perfect for one or two people max.

As far as your comment about the price of tubs & sales tax varying in different parts of the country I agree and disagree.  It's agree that sales tax varies from state to state.  But everything I've read in these threads seems to point out that a tub in the middle of South Dakota is going to be cheaper than a tub near a big city.  In an area where the cost of living is much cheaper they probably have to knock the price down so people can afford them.  And in an area where rent is high and property value is through the roof they're going to jack them up and get top dollar.  I have seen numerous posts of pricing and it's all over the map.  And the lowest pricing seems to be in more remote area's that have a lower cost of living.  Just my two cents..

libertyforall:
Also since these are expensive, don't forget to shop around for a lower county sales tax to make your purchase in, it could save you a good chunk of change.  ;) 

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