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Looking for testimonials about the Arctic Spa Fox or similarly small models
Spatech_tuo:
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--- Quote from: MarKee on May 01, 2021, 01:53:10 am ---Shortages in the hot tub industry will likely be a 2-3 year struggle. When the factories finally catch up, prices will not go down. Everything costs more now, materials are 2-3x more, labor is way more expensive, freight is expensive. In my experience, prices don’t go down, the same tub could be $4K more 2-3 years from now.
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This..it will be at least 2 years before anything is caught up and ya, hell will freeze over before a manufacturer 'lowers' prices, EVERYTHING is going up due to increased costs and inflation ;D
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Some assume spa prices are up mainly due to a serious spike in demand which is definitely outpacing supply (for various reasons) and therefore dealers can afford to raise prices and still sell them as quick as they can get them. Price increases won't simply stop once demand and supply match up again (which really is a couple 2 years away). In order for prices to stabilize not only would supply need to catch up with demand (and the backlog) but transportation spikes would need to stop, shortages on key chemicals, plastics, metals, ... and many other items that pop up daily would have to stop. Those who think waiting 6 months or 1 year will change anything will find out otherwise IMO. Will it be different in 2 years, 3 years, 4...? Certainly things will plateau at some point (not sure if prices will actually drop) but time will tell when that is but not short term.
Gibson00:
IF you decide you can fit a larger tub, measuring about 85 x 85 inches I think, you might want to check out the Arctic Spas Totem. It is one of their classic series, still super nice, and I believe the price is about the same as you were quoted for yours. You'd be getting a much larger tub for your money.
https://www.arcticspas.ca/en/hot-tubs/totem/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9398895297&utm_content=121697971916&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjws-OEBhCkARIsAPhOkIYrgCcLvl-dU9xZtweMswoyY5z9i3cHp33sB8ptzXyE7jz66haIa54aAo2kEALw_wcB
Big Mack:
jacuzzi J425 will cost more but is a step or two above the Fox. Nice small size. Excellent hydro therapeutics that the fox isn't even close to competing with. I wet tested both in Alberta. I also don't buy in to the Arctic insulation approach. and the exteriors were all high maintenance cedar. Not sure if they had other synthetic cabinet materials. Def wet test a few so you get a feel for the different brands and their jets in the lines in your price range and if getting a lounger make sure you don't float. Good luck.
nyanpasu:
--- Quote from: Big Mack on June 06, 2021, 09:55:06 pm ---jacuzzi J425 will cost more but is a step or two above the Fox. Nice small size. Excellent hydro therapeutics that the fox isn't even close to competing with. I wet tested both in Alberta. I also don't buy in to the Arctic insulation approach. and the exteriors were all high maintenance cedar. Not sure if they had other synthetic cabinet materials. Def wet test a few so you get a feel for the different brands and their jets in the lines in your price range and if getting a lounger make sure you don't float. Good luck.
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I got in touch with the local Jacuzzi dealer and this runs 30% more than the Fox. Ouch. Out of my budget unfortunately.
Spatech_tuo:
--- Quote from: nyanpasu on June 11, 2021, 10:21:30 am ---
--- Quote from: Big Mack on June 06, 2021, 09:55:06 pm ---jacuzzi J425 will cost more but is a step or two above the Fox. Nice small size. Excellent hydro therapeutics that the fox isn't even close to competing with. I wet tested both in Alberta. I also don't buy in to the Arctic insulation approach. and the exteriors were all high maintenance cedar. Not sure if they had other synthetic cabinet materials. Def wet test a few so you get a feel for the different brands and their jets in the lines in your price range and if getting a lounger make sure you don't float. Good luck.
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I got in touch with the local Jacuzzi dealer and this runs 30% more than the Fox. Ouch. Out of my budget unfortunately.
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Every major spa maker will have something around the size of the Fox or J-425 and while the latter was outside you're budget its always good to check out your options and if the Fox stays at the top of your want list then you've found your spa.
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