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help me narrow down my list!!
StBlGT:
Hello,
This is my first post, but I am a long-time lurker. I am in the market for my first spa and I am looking to purchase sometime within the next few months. Our out-the-door price is $10,000 (if it goes over a few hundred and we LOVE the tub, then we can swing it). We did dry-test most of these, but haven't wet-tested any. But, we definitely will before we buy. I was just trying to get some expert opinions on these tubs to maybe help me cross a few off of our list. The tubs we are interested in are all optioned out the same, and comes with all of the usual things (cover, lift, steps, chemicals, etc.) just needs tax added. They are:
1. Bullfrog R6 ($9,300)
2. Hot Springs Limelight Beam ($9,900)
3. Caldera Vanto ($7,200)
4. Marquis V84/V94 ($7,800/$8,500)
5. Marquis 750 ($7,800)
6. Artesian Captiva ($9,000)
7. Artesian South Seas 748B ($7,000)
8. Sundance Chelsee 780 (wasn't able to get a price...any info would help!)
9. Sundance Edison/McKinley 680 (again, no price)
That is my list. Are these considered good prices, or even good spas? I am in Northeast Pennsylvania, so the better insulated/energy-efficient tub the better.
Thanks for all of your help in advance.
The Wizard of Spas:
First off- All great brands. Thus you're going to be happy with whatever you purchase.
Wet test before you cross off your list in its entirety- Comfort is your priority, as the pricing will be within your stated budget. I was previously an Artesian Spas dealer and the Captiva (which one? Is it the Island Elite?) is just superior (and also- quieter!) than the South Seas 748 in most ways. I'll let the other contributors who sell the other brands speak on their behalf as they are the experts.
But in all- These are all quality, reputable brands. Good luck moving forward.
StBlGT:
Thank you so much for your reply.
To answer your question, no, it is not the elite. He had an elite recently, but just sold it. I believe he said for around $12,000. It seemed a little out of our range, so I don't think we are going to be considering that one.
Spatech_tuo:
--- Quote from: StBlGT on July 11, 2018, 09:48:46 am ---Hello,
This is my first post, but I am a long-time lurker. I am in the market for my first spa and I am looking to purchase sometime within the next few months. Our out-the-door price is $10,000 (if it goes over a few hundred and we LOVE the tub, then we can swing it). We did dry-test most of these, but haven't wet-tested any. But, we definitely will before we buy. I was just trying to get some expert opinions on these tubs to maybe help me cross a few off of our list. The tubs we are interested in are all optioned out the same, and comes with all of the usual things (cover, lift, steps, chemicals, etc.) just needs tax added. They are:
1. Bullfrog R6 ($9,300)
2. Hot Springs Limelight Beam ($9,900)
3. Caldera Vanto ($7,200)
4. Marquis V84/V94 ($7,800/$8,500)
5. Marquis 750 ($7,800)
6. Artesian Captiva ($9,000)
7. Artesian South Seas 748B ($7,000)
8. Sundance Chelsee 780 (wasn't able to get a price...any info would help!)
9. Sundance Edison/McKinley 680 (again, no price)
That is my list. Are these considered good prices, or even good spas? I am in Northeast Pennsylvania, so the better insulated/energy-efficient tub the better.
Thanks for all of your help in advance.
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there is nothing on that list that deserves to be crossed off so schedule some wet tests and let that be a good part of your decision making process along with which seem like a good deal, which dealers you feel will be there for you after the sale...
StBlGT:
So good to here! Glad I am looking in the right direction for quality.
The dealers I am working with all seem to be very knowledgeable and have been around for 20-40 years. So I feel very good about that.
I am really concerned about the tub being energy efficient. Is there a few tubs on my list that would win out in that area compared to the others?
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