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Sticker shock
Sammi:
--- Quote from: randyusmc on February 24, 2021, 08:11:16 pm ---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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Assuming you are in the Bozeman vicinity - be sure to do your research on insulation. While Bozeman is/was considerably warmer than where I live now it still gets cold. I went with a Hot Springs Highlife series tub for a multitude of reasons but one of those was the tub base and overall insulation. Some of the other brands I'm sure are perfectly great in warmer climates. I was in my tub at minus 18F two weeks ago and only lost 2 degrees water temp in a half hour. Could barely see my hand through the steam but the water felt great!
cranbiz:
--- Quote from: randyusmc on February 24, 2021, 08:11:16 pm ---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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I was impressed with the Artesian line. ABS base with full foam insulation and Balboa controls. I know that A.O. had enough issues with his to return it for a Cal Spa but i believe he was the exception than the rule. I bought an Artesian Island Nevis. It's not here yet but I'm expecting good things from it.
I looked at many brands and for me, the Artesians fit the bill for size, quality, price and availability.
castletonia:
--- Quote from: randyusmc on February 24, 2021, 08:11:16 pm ---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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Hot Spring offers 4 different cover lifts which can vary by $300 and also has 2 different steps that can vary by $200 which is why I asked. Caldera offers the same saltwater system as Hot Spring. I have no experience with Artesian other than knowing they are regarded as a quality brand and a reputable manufacturer.
Water Boy:
--- Quote from: Sammi on February 25, 2021, 12:34:12 am ---
--- Quote from: randyusmc on February 24, 2021, 08:11:16 pm ---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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Arctic Spas also offers a salt water system. The Spa boy system is very nice, and makes the spa easy to maintain. You won't have to replace those salt cells every 10 days. They typically last around two years.
Assuming you are in the Bozeman vicinity - be sure to do your research on insulation. While Bozeman is/was considerably warmer than where I live now it still gets cold. I went with a Hot Springs Highlife series tub for a multitude of reasons but one of those was the tub base and overall insulation. Some of the other brands I'm sure are perfectly great in warmer climates. I was in my tub at minus 18F two weeks ago and only lost 2 degrees water temp in a half hour. Could barely see my hand through the steam but the water felt great!
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Red MC:
Hi Randy,
FWIW, the D1 Sarena Bay quote you got is $1000 less than we were quoted here in New Hampshire. The others are WAY above. I didn't get a price on the Sovereign because we were looking at the Grandee, but if I extrapolate I'm guessing it would have come in about $3000 under what you were quoted. Likewise, the quote we got on the A8 was around $13,800 if I remember right, with stereo included at no upcharge because our dealer said Bullfrog were building them all with the stereo. These were from July of last year.
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