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Let’s Talk Dimension One (D1)
aug0211:
--- Quote from: castletonia on January 03, 2019, 04:50:33 pm ---Those D1 prices appear to be inline with what I have heard they sell for, but I do not have direct knowledge of their pricing. The Viking price to me seems really really high. I have nothing against Viking because I think they make a fine basic hot tub, but I could not justify spending $10k on them.
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Thanks so much. Not really too serious about Viking, but he was pushing it - and this was a good way to check his honesty. Odd that he'd be in the ballpark for D1s but so far off on Viking.
It sounds like this is a major "proceed with caution" in terms of this specific dealer. At least he has the Amore Bay that we can test. Is it fair to say the Amore and Sarena are similar enough inside (in terms of sculpting of the lounger seats, jets, etc) that sitting in the Amorea lounger will be reflective of what the Sarena would be like? We just can't find *anyone* who has a Sarena that we can wet test.
Also - was just reading a D1 manual online (an old one, from 2004 was all I could find), and that sport seat idea is interesting. Is that still available? I found an old thread here from years ago that indicated it was discontinued, figured I'd ask if maybe it was back?
bachman:
Seriously, bad comms with that dealer and leads must cost them a ton of business.
Many people are just not that patient about that sort of perceived blow-off but I do get the idea if it's a great rated tub / company and local service is friendly, helpful and responsive when you've to yet buy anything.
Now that you've had that intial contact, I'd just tell him very directly that you do trust there was some call routing goof up's or confusion and ask for a personal # for that guy so you know it'll never happen again or if it does, his excuse is balony and at least you know NOT to trust them.
I did a recent visit to HTU and seen a favorable or hopeful comment regarding D1 as Chris W. mentioned the new leadership is the son and he is making it a priority to turn around the reputation that (I assume) must have slipped some in recent years.
Good luck moving forward to get the tub of your dreams !!
swilly1000:
--- Quote from: aug0211 on January 03, 2019, 04:10:33 pm ---D1 Sarena Bay - $15,500 supposedly this is loaded with every option/upgrade; includes delivery, cover, startup chemicals (no lifter, no chemicals beyond startup)
D1 Amore Bay - 14,000 supposedly this is loaded with every option/upgrade; includes delivery, cover, startup chemicals (no lifter, no chemicals beyond startup)
Viking Heritage - $9,900 supposedly this is loaded with every option/upgrade; includes delivery, cover, startup chemicals (no lifter, no chemicals beyond startup)
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"Every option/upgrade" would include a lifter. What other "option/upgrade" is/are being excluded here? Again, check with manufacturer.
https://www.d1spas.com/hot-tubs/bay/sarena-bay/
Sam:
$10k for a viking seems a bit crazy to me. They are perfectly fine spas on the low end but if you're willing to drop $10k there are just so many other options out there that I can't imagine picking a viking.
As for the sarena bay, I think the loungers are very similar to those in the amore but the the rest of the spa is going to be significantly different. Honestly, I don't like the way the sarena has those very enclosed seats. They feel kinda weird. I absolutely love the amore though. It may very well be my favorite overall spa out there.
BullFrogSpasMN:
--- Quote from: Sam on January 04, 2019, 12:52:37 pm ---$10k for a viking seems a bit crazy to me. They are perfectly fine spas on the low end but if you're willing to drop $10k there are just so many other options out there that I can't imagine picking a viking.
As for the sarena bay, I think the loungers are very similar to those in the amore but the the rest of the spa is going to be significantly different. Honestly, I don't like the way the sarena has those very enclosed seats. They feel kinda weird. I absolutely love the amore though. It may very well be my favorite overall spa out there.
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They are attempting (a horrible horrible idea in my opinion) to go 'higher end' One of their reps roped me in their booth a couple months ago at the Pool & Spa show in Vegas and was trying to get me to order a truckload...multiple pumps, more lights, stereos, more jets, fancy proprietary sub-structures, etc. problem is they are still using thermo plastic or whatever it's called for their shells which for YEARS have had fading and other issues. If guys in the industry saw the current 2019 wholesale price list you wouldn't believe your eyes, you simply CANNOT compete with acrylic around that 10k price point using a plastic shell like they do, hence why I feel it's a bad idea for them..just my opinion of course.
Too me it's like Nordic trying to manufacturer and sell a spa that retails for 10k....why? you have an amazing business model already, why try to fix what's not broken?
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