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Spatech_tuo:

--- Quote from: A.O. on March 05, 2021, 09:12:47 am ---
I remember in the late 80s when my BIL bought a Hyundai based on bang for his buck. They'd only been in the US a couple years. That car could claim it did everything every other car did and they sold a lot based on price and hope yet in the end that car was a total POS (to put it mildly) and Hyundai barely survived in the US. Over time they did make a good car and that's behind them but many suffered that bought based on a spec sheet and a lower up front cost. Some day China may turn out a good hot tub but who is ready to believe they've mastered the manufacturing process, its not like they've been in the game for long.



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Hyundai is Korean..
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Thanks for the education but I'm fully aware it is Korean and never stated it was from China. I was merely relating China spas showing up in the US to a product that similarly showed up in the US from overseas and was sold on price and promise.

Tman122:
Are they UL listed?

The Wizard of Spas:
To touch a topic that I do not think has been addressed (apologies if I have overlooked this and it indeed has), regardless of the brand, you run a big risk when you do not buy from a dealer.  Parts can be troublesome to get pre-pandemic, and warranty, delivery, service can all be something you have to figure out yourself.  Those three aspects alone can generate headache and frustration.

I understand the buying-direct allure.  But unlike a car, most areas do not have spa services available that jump at the opportunity to work on a brand / product that they are not familiar with, do not have regular access to their parts, will not get reimbursement for said parts / labor if under warranty, etc.

Another commenter noted that you should look at brands in your area.  As myself and others have noted elsewhere on this forum, the dealer is a gigantic factor in the equation.  Also - what happens if you guy said spa, get it shipped to you, and you don't like the ergonomics, pressure, etc?  That is why it is paramount to try a spa before you buy (it is not lost on me that during this pandemic, products are harder to see and safety is always a concern, and I understand if this specific aspect may not be able to be executed).

I hope this helps shed light on an aspect that you might not be considering.  Good luck moving forward.

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