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need some first time advice!
ratking20:
looking for a middle of the road tub. i want a quality tub but dont need most of the bells and whistles. probably around 6 person with or without a lounge(not sure yet) heres what i am considering.....
> marquis e series
> artesian island series(or island elite) . not sure what the differences are exactly, any help?
> bullfrog R series
any others i should be considering( sundance? hot spring?)
obviously biggest thing is price. but problem is its impossible to find prices online? can anyone give me an idea to what these should cost???
features i want... led lights, stainless jets, fully insulated, strong frame, strong shell
features i dont need... wifi, stereo, waterfall
features i dont know yet.... not sure about sanitation or filtration features, multiple pumps and controls?
I have many close dealers here in brooklyn NY, but i do plan on wet testing a few if i can
any help would be great, especially with pricing?
Spatech_tuo:
What you want is a quality spa from a quality spa maker. The good news is that every good spa maker makes premium, mid level and entry level models. They'll have spas with waterfalls, fancy lights... but also models where they take the bells & whistles out to meet a lower price point.
I'd suggest you go to the websites of all the top spa makers and use their dealer locator to see who is local to you. Arctic, Artesian, Bullfrog, Caldera, D1, Hot Spring, Jacuzzi, Marquis and Sundance are reputable spa makers that end up on many pro lists. You may find a couple if you're in a smaller area or maybe even all in your general area if you're in a major market.
HT34:
I'm not sure what your budget is, but based on those 3 brands and looking at a "middle of the road" tub, then I would assume the bullfrog will be the most expensive. No one can really give you a price because in one state X tub can be $10,000, while in a different state that same X tub is $8,500...you just have to call or go there in person and ask. But I can give you an example of the middle of the road tubs from each brand and tell you what I got quoted for because I am cross-shopping these exact brands, and for the middle of the road tubs, too.
These prices are with what I wanted added in as options and WITHOUT tax. Most options I chose where the inline sanitation (if available), full foam, environments steps (Marquis only) and cover lift...no ozonator, stereo system, upgraded lighting etc.
Marquis - Vector21 V84 ($7,900)
e series 750 ($7,900)
Artesian - Island Captiva (not elite) ($8,200)
South Seas 748B ($6,600)
Bullfrog - R6 ($9,300)
R7 ($10,600)
I also prefer these 3 brands you are looking at to Sundance, Hot Springs, Jacuzzi, etc....just my opinion. Also, of the 3 brands you are looking at, the Marquis and Artesian will have a stronger shell compared to bullfrog.
Sam:
--- Quote from: HT34 on August 06, 2018, 03:41:07 pm ---I'm not sure what your budget is, but based on those 3 brands and looking at a "middle of the road" tub, then I would assume the bullfrog will be the most expensive. No one can really give you a price because in one state X tub can be $10,000, while in a different state that same X tub is $8,500...you just have to call or go there in person and ask. But I can give you an example of the middle of the road tubs from each brand and tell you what I got quoted for because I am cross-shopping these exact brands, and for the middle of the road tubs, too.
These prices are with what I wanted added in as options and WITHOUT tax. Most options I chose where the inline sanitation (if available), full foam, environments steps (Marquis only) and cover lift...no ozonator, stereo system, upgraded lighting etc.
Marquis - Vector21 V84 ($7,900)
e series 750 ($7,900)
Artesian - Island Captiva (not elite) ($8,200)
South Seas 748B ($6,600)
Bullfrog - R6 ($9,300)
R7 ($10,600)
I also prefer these 3 brands you are looking at to Sundance, Hot Springs, Jacuzzi, etc....just my opinion. Also, of the 3 brands you are looking at, the Marquis and Artesian will have a stronger shell compared to bullfrog.
--- End quote ---
Fyi, the captiva is available in quite a few jet configurations with a whole bunch of options so that price could be good or bad, depending on how many jets, if it has footblasters, even the warranty whether it's 3 years or 5 years. There are even 4 different lighting options for example. The 748B is a pretty good price and doesn't really have a lot of options.
HT34:
Very true....i wasn't specific enough. Our captiva is spec'd with no lighting package, standard footwell (52 jet) foot massage...not the blaster style and 3 year warrenty. I believe even this series comes full foamed standard.
Sam does bring up a point with all of these certain lines. That makes it even more complicated when it comes to pricing.
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