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Hot tub buying process in NY - PLEASE HELP MAKE DECISION
Hottubguy:
--- Quote from: nytub36 on March 19, 2021, 04:28:30 pm ---
--- Quote from: cranbiz on March 19, 2021, 03:55:25 pm ---I just talked to my dealer in Raleigh as I wanted to check on a couple of things. I also asked him about a lead time for a new factory order and he said that Artesian was now out to 20-22 months. This is up from the 12-14 months they were quoting back in January.
He also said that my tub was expected to be in before the end of the month. :-)
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The Artesian dealer I spoke with about a Quail-Ridge and who gave me 12-14 mos was Oasis Outdoor in Pineville, NC. If they're really out to 22 mos, that's unacceptable. Entire new houses are built in less time. What's happening with either their supply chain or scheduling/production to warrant almost a 2yr lead time? Wish I could get in sooner, but will have to move on to other manufacturers.
Enjoy your new tub!
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If they are out 22 months it means they are busy. They aren’t the only ones with lead times like they. Tells me they aren’t sacrificing quality for quantity.
Red MC:
--- Quote from: nytub36 on March 19, 2021, 10:40:12 am ---Thanks Red MC. Just out of curiosity - approximately what would be a fair price in your region for either the Master 7.2 or HS Envoy?
That's why I wanted to post here and get some opinions, because the quotes I'm getting are really out there.
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Last July we were quoted under $15k for the Grandee. I didn't get a quote on the Envoy, but my recollection was that it would come in around a a grand less. I think that's probably the least inflated price quote you got, but Hot Spring is already on the expensive side. You pay for the reputation.
The Master Spas dealer wanted around $13k for the LSX 850. I forget what we were quoted on the TS8.25, but I'm positive it was under $11k, and I would have expected the TS7.2 under $10k.
The Artesian and Jacuzzi prices you were quoted are the ones that seemed most inflated. We were quoted only $200 more for the Pelican Bay as you were quoted for the Grand Bahama, and the Piper Glen was right around $14k even. We didn't even consider Jacuzzi, because as you discovered, that company and its dealers are smoking crack.
Sammi:
--- Quote from: nytub36 on March 19, 2021, 04:24:58 pm ---
--- Quote from: Sammi on March 19, 2021, 03:16:07 pm ---I paid your quoted price for an Envoy 6 months ago before tax. It included ozone, salt system, sound system, cover, cover cradle 2, steps, electrical box,, and start up package. I would think prices have increased in the past 6 months.
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I didn't have the sound system spec'd in mine. That's probably a $1k add-on at least. All others seem on par with your deal.
Good to know. Thanks!
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Just shy of a grand and worth every penny - but we are music lovers. I liked that we could still listen even at minus 15 below F
Spatech_tuo:
--- Quote from: nytub36 on March 19, 2021, 11:47:12 am ---I've owned a Kia and loved it. And have driven my brother's BMW and also loved it.
Master Spas may not be in the same league as Hot Springs, in terms of brand recognition and perceived quality. I happen to like tubs from both manufacturers. Using your Kia/BMW example - I just don't want to buy a Kia for the price of a BMW.
What IS a fair market price for each? So I have a baseline to go on.
Thanks!
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Master gets plenty of brand recognition here, thats why most pros suggest an alternative!!
nytub36:
--- Quote from: Red MC on March 19, 2021, 07:44:22 pm ---
Last July we were quoted under $15k for the Grandee. I didn't get a quote on the Envoy, but my recollection was that it would come in around a a grand less. I think that's probably the least inflated price quote you got, but Hot Spring is already on the expensive side. You pay for the reputation.
The Master Spas dealer wanted around $13k for the LSX 850. I forget what we were quoted on the TS8.25, but I'm positive it was under $11k, and I would have expected the TS7.2 under $10k.
The Artesian and Jacuzzi prices you were quoted are the ones that seemed most inflated. We were quoted only $200 more for the Pelican Bay as you were quoted for the Grand Bahama, and the Piper Glen was right around $14k even. We didn't even consider Jacuzzi, because as you discovered, that company and its dealers are smoking crack.
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11,499 is the best I’ve received for TS7.2 with ABS pan, Mast3rPur, QuietFlo Circ pump and WiFi. October timeframe. LSX700 was quoted 2k higher. I can’t justify that expense for an additional pump and a few extra jets.
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