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randyusmc:
Total newbie to the hot tub game, but Im getting older and need to relax more. For the first time I got the wife to agree to head to the store to look at spas. I never never knew there was a salt water system but was intrigued by the hot spring brand, after reading other posts it sounds like theres been problems with the salt system going through $100 sticks in just 10 days! Definitely not something my dealer mentioned. Any ways Im here to ask you experts is this tub really worth it? I was quoted $15,995 for the Sovereign which i liked because of the lounger but i feel like the tub is lacking in jets that you can get out of traditional tubs. The D1 Sarena Bay is $16995 with nearly triple the jets and the bullfrog A8L came in at $17500, with cover steps and sound system. All great tubs but holly crap not what I was expecting for a tub with 28 jets.... I looked into Master spa but havent gotten any prices back yet.

Are these prices pretty normal or should i shop out of state (montana). Any thoughts on the three options i listed or any other recommended options. Cash would work but everyone is offering 0% right now.
Thanks for any help!

A.O.:
In my opinion (and I know everyone will jump on me) those tubs are way overpriced!! I looked at pretty much every tub out there in September and October after my tub was killed.  Decided , after very much research, to get a Cal Spas Cancun , a 93x93 tub, no lounger (I dont like them) 2 good pumps, no 24 hr circulation pump, not a fan of those either, 67 jets, huge footwell and the things I like (no SWG) heard to many bad things about them. It was $11,500 delivered, had it about a month and a half and I love it. Great power and all works perfect!!

https://calspas.com/product.php?id=915

Spatech_tuo:

--- Quote from: randyusmc on February 23, 2021, 11:10:10 pm ---Total newbie to the hot tub game, but Im getting older and need to relax more. For the first time I got the wife to agree to head to the store to look at spas. I never never knew there was a salt water system but was intrigued by the hot spring brand, after reading other posts it sounds like theres been problems with the salt system going through $100 sticks in just 10 days! Definitely not something my dealer mentioned. Any ways Im here to ask you experts is this tub really worth it? I was quoted $15,995 for the Sovereign which i liked because of the lounger but i feel like the tub is lacking in jets that you can get out of traditional tubs. The D1 Sarena Bay is $16995 with nearly triple the jets and the bullfrog A8L came in at $17500, with cover steps and sound system. All great tubs but holly crap not what I was expecting for a tub with 28 jets.... I looked into Master spa but havent gotten any prices back yet.

Are these prices pretty normal or should i shop out of state (montana). Any thoughts on the three options i listed or any other recommended options. Cash would work but everyone is offering 0% right now.
Thanks for any help!

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I think you might want to reply back by asking what kind of discount you can get for cash/check. That 0% financing is to help people get into a new tub but there is a cost involved to the dealer and many will happily take that cost out if you don't need the financing.

Unfortunately the best way to know which tub fits/feels best has always been a wet test which you won't be able to get most places. The good news is Hot Spring, D1 & Bullfrog are 3 very good brands and much better reputations than Master IMO.

castletonia:
Hot Spring dealer here.  The Sovereign isn't the value leader in the lineup.  I would be looking more into the Aria and Envoy since you get quite a bit more.  I am hesitant to say this without knowing exactly what is included in that price quote, but that price seems high for the Sovereign. 

I'm a fan of the saltwater system but I wouldn't make that my decision maker.  While I haven't seen a cartridge fail in 10 days, if it did, it was a defective cartridge and a reputable dealer would replace at no cost. 

All 3 brands you have been quoted are reputable.  Factor the brand reputation with the dealer reputation in your search.  Neither Master Spas or Cal Spas will have the same reputation and while I will not personally consider either as good as Hot Spring, D1 or Bullfrog, I do think Master makes a decent product.

I would never use jet count as reference for how good of bad of a massage can be provided.  The type of jet, position of jet and how the hot tub is plumbed will make a big difference.  Also remember the Moto-Massage (whether you like it or not) is one jet that covers the entire back and is likely replacing 5-10 jets from a competing hot tub. 

randyusmc:
the prices i have been given include the cover, lift, steps, and delivery.

Castletonia, is hotspring tubs the only ones that are offering salt water. My wife is pretty sold on softer water and not smelling like chemicals. As far as pricing I'm sure its because of where I live, we have a booming housing market. To buy furniture we go 2 hours away because it typically 500++ cheaper to purchase so im getting the feeling the same is going on with the hot tubs....

I was also looking at the ARTESIAN ELITE tubs does anyone have any advice on those as well.

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