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First Time Purchaser Help
wmccall:
--- Quote from: aug0211 on December 02, 2018, 12:22:48 pm ---Hi everyone,
Thanks to everyone for the help!
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Hi neighbor, welcome to the forum. In my many years here, and even more years running a home pc repair business in Columbus, The Hot Spring tub has been the main one i see when a customer has had it for 15 years or more. The HS dealer here in Columbus has a great reputation as well. We are fortunate to have to very good reputable dealers here in Columbus that are just a few hundred yards apart. My wife and I were set to buy an HS back in 2012 as our 2nd tub, but found the Sundance Majesta from the nearby Sundance/Jacuzzi dealer fit us better. That and the fact that they let us wet test any tub in the store helped make my decision. I think between Scioto Valley and All Season out in Hilliard you will find something you like.
wmccall:
--- Quote from: aug0211 on December 03, 2018, 08:41:11 pm ---Thanks, all, for the feedback already.
We were able to see Hot Spring and Jacuzzi tubs this weekend. We’re interested in the Grandee NXT and the Envoy NXT (can’t decide if we want a lounger or the more open space - will have to wet test of course).
Also saw Jacuzzi, though we had wanted to see a 500 series (J-575), but the dealer did not have any 500s on the floor. Said he just didn’t sell them because they were too pricey. We understand there’s an upcharge for aesthetics and maybe not so much for function... but we’re paying over $10k for a luxury item, so the whole thing is kind of vain if you think about it, so it doesn’t seem crazy to me to say we want more lights and atmosphere to help create a relaxing environment.
We’ll go back to wet test the two NXTs and probably will wet test a 400 series Jacuzzi. I told the salesman that I’m nervous it won’t really give Jacuzzi a fair comparison, be he’s trying to convince us that we won’t notice the difference.
I also came across D1 (Dimension One) last night while researching. Wow - those look interesting. Any thoughts on the brand? I understand they’re under the same parent company as Jacuzzi. Their Bay lineup is enticing with interesting layouts. Any feedback on D1?
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It appears you have already found All Seasons. They have been nothing but great to me from a few years before I purchased my Majesta, they helped support me with my 2003 Dynasty tub after that dealer went under. Good luck in your shopping.
wmccall:
--- Quote from: Spatech_tuo on December 03, 2018, 01:00:07 pm ---You have a very good short list. Just be careful that you don't fall in love with any one in particular BEFORE you wet test.
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He is very lucky in having 2 premier dealers less than a mile apart that encourage wet testing.
Michael Russell:
You may well have read over my thread with my experiences...
I highly recommend wet tests where you can. Ideally with both you and your wife in each. My wife was a little thrown off by the idea at first. Going into a busy store and getting in a swim suit....
It was not a bad experience at all. Most stores offered after hours, or late hour visits. 2 of the 3 we wet test had back rooms that they setup the wet tests in. One was just me in the middle of the day by my own choice as I was passing through town of a further out dealer..
All said. Find a dealer you like and trust. Make sure the tub is comfortable; its really hard to judge comfort in a dry hot tub. Make sure it will fit you long term and medical needs of your daughter.
Insulation was a big point for me. Living in Ontario I insisted on full foam insulation.
Your budget is pretty large so you should be able to get into the largest tubs with lots of jets! I avoided salt water in the end for me it came down to the advise I was hearing from most dealers was they don't see the need... After about 6 weeks with my tub now I have to agree... Maintaining the water is pretty easy..... (ok I had some clarity issues last week but I got over that ;-)
Cheers,
Mike
aug0211:
Hi everyone,
We're getting into setting up wet tests. Pricing is the next step after/during that.
Can I get a list of ballpark ranges to expect for fair pricing on the following? I know pricing can be a big range, so I will keep that in mind. I'm just hoping to collect as many data points as possible to make sure I'm not *way* off in my discussions.
Hot Spring NXT Grandee
Hot Spring NXT Envoy
Jacuzzi J-575
D1 Amore Bay
D1 Sarena Bay
Thanks!
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