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Brand Specific Forums => Bullfrog Spas => Topic started by: Bossy on May 21, 2018, 09:48:45 am
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Hi folks...how much should I expect for an A7 or A7L with cover, lifter, step and installation? The salesperson gave me a list price at $14,895 and says they "don't do deals as it cheapens the brand". Sounds like BS to me... With tax it will be well over 16K! Sounds ridiculously expensive to me....
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Bullfrog pricing seems to vary greatly depending on your region. I got my A8 last fall for WAY less than that in the Detroit area, heard from others in this group with similar experiences.
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Hi folks...how much should I expect for an A7 or A7L with cover, lifter, step and installation? The salesperson gave me a list price at $14,895 and says they "don't do deals as it cheapens the brand". Sounds like BS to me... With tax it will be well over 16K! Sounds ridiculously expensive to me....
Prices vary by area for sure but that sounds high and the reason the quote you added sounds like BS is because it is BS. Its fine to say "with all due respect, that's our best price" but isn't it convenient that they don't negotiate to uphold the brand's reputation lol. Whether or not you plan to still consider them, you would be very wise to have other options, not as a ploy but as a legit strategy. If the pricing on others is equally high so that you end up back with Bullfrog then that's fine.
Without knowing where you are, I'd suggest you use the dealer locators on the websites of Arctic, Artesain, Beachcomber, Caldera, D1, Hot Spring, Jacuzzi, Marquis and Sundance to see which are local to you. Visit a few of them and you'll probably find multiple options to consider but in the meantime if you remain in contact with Bullfrog by all means let them know you're reviewing other options and in doing so you'll find out just how firm their pricing is and whether they're willing to negotiate at the expense of the brand's reputation.
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Bullfrog pricing seems to vary greatly depending on your region. I got my A8 last fall for WAY less than that in the Detroit area, heard from others in this group with similar experiences.
Would you mind telling me what you paid for the A8?
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yeah, that's too high no matter where you live. I know there are some dealers who offer 60 months 0% interest all year long, which has a significant cost to the dealer, and just jack up their price to cover it. Was he offering financing?
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yeah, that's too high no matter where you live. I know there are some dealers who offer 60 months 0% interest all year long, which has a significant cost to the dealer, and just jack up their price to cover it. Was he offering financing?
Only 18 month 0% financing.
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Weird. What part of the country are you in?
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Weird. What part of the country are you in?
East coast metro area. Just found a dealer farther away that is asking $12,500. They don't have any 0% financing options though....
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Got my A8 for $9400 including cover, lifter, delivery, chemicals.
Tub has ozonator and circle pump. Was a special order not floor model.
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Got my A8 for $9400 including cover, lifter, delivery, chemicals.
Tub has ozonator and circle pump. Was a special order not floor model.
That’s stupid cheap. Don’t know how a dealer stays in business with prices like that.
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Well they are basically a pool company/installer. I don't think they are looking to make a killing on tubs. But there is another local store with very similar prices.
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We went in looking at the R7L and if I remember they wanted 8200.. we asked aboit the A series.. told us 1000 more . We walked out of there with the A series for 9K plus tax. eta this was October 2016
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Here in a metro area in Texas, I got a quote for A7- Cash price of around $10,700 before tax (I had prescription for tax exempt). With financing, the price added 1k-2k, depending on terms. I opted to go with A8 with financing. Sorry to hear you’re being quoted such a high figure. It’s not like you can walk next door or up the street to the next Bullfrog dealer and get a second quote , as they are very territory-ridden and are all but forbidden to poach on another dealers territory.
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These prices are not to be expected in most parts of the country. Most dealers are somewhere near the mid $11k with delivery, cover, steps, ozone, circ, etc for an A7
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Can someone tell me what power the A7 requires? My old Hotspring had both a 30amp and a 20 amp breakers (1 breaker for Heater and 1 breaker for pumps). Does the A7 come with a new electric sub panel?
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Can someone tell me what power the A7 requires? My old Hotspring had both a 30amp and a 20 amp breakers (1 breaker for Heater and 1 breaker for pumps). Does the A7 come with a new electric sub panel?
It’s a straight 50 amp. I believe only Hot Springs and Caldera come with there own breakers
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Yep, 50amp and it's typically not included in the sale. I think hot spring only includes it because it's a weird breaker that isn't necessarily easy for most people to get. Just a guess.
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Hi folks...how much should I expect for an A7 or A7L with cover, lifter, step and installation? The salesperson gave me a list price at $14,895 and says they "don't do deals as it cheapens the brand". Sounds like BS to me... With tax it will be well over 16K! Sounds ridiculously expensive to me....
Bossy, did you end up getting a better price? I'm looking to buy one soon and wondering what the best price in the metro area is.
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I’ve been reviewing/researching hot tubs for a couple months now using this forum as one of my sources. Thanks everyone for all the information. I want to pass along that I decided on the Bullfrog A7. My local dealer has offered the A7 w/ cover, lift, steps, rail, circulation pump, and upgraded ozone for $10,995, delivered. He’s not budged one dollar on the price but did add in the circulation pump, upgraded ozone, and rail. The cover, lift, and steps are pretty much standard equipment at this dealer location. I’d appreciate your input on his offer. Thanks again for all the information found in your posts.
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I’ve been reviewing/researching hot tubs for a couple months now using this forum as one of my sources. Thanks everyone for all the information. I want to pass along that I decided on the Bullfrog A7. My local dealer has offered the A7 w/ cover, lift, steps, rail, circulation pump, and upgraded ozone for $10,995, delivered. He’s not budged one dollar on the price but did add in the circulation pump, upgraded ozone, and rail. The cover, lift, and steps are pretty much standard equipment at this dealer location. I’d appreciate your input on his offer. Thanks again for all the information found in your posts.
Much lower than I'd sell it for. I'd also argue that your dealer did budge. Circ, Upgraded Ozone, and a Handrail. I'm guessing... on the low end, your talking: $400, $400, $150
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I’ve been reviewing/researching hot tubs for a couple months now using this forum as one of my sources. Thanks everyone for all the information. I want to pass along that I decided on the Bullfrog A7. My local dealer has offered the A7 w/ cover, lift, steps, rail, circulation pump, and upgraded ozone for $10,995, delivered. He’s not budged one dollar on the price but did add in the circulation pump, upgraded ozone, and rail. The cover, lift, and steps are pretty much standard equipment at this dealer location. I’d appreciate your input on his offer. Thanks again for all the information found in your posts.
Much lower than I'd sell it for. I'd also argue that your dealer did budge. Circ, Upgraded Ozone, and a Handrail. I'm guessing... on the low end, your talking: $400, $400, $150
Totally agree, his concessions on the equipment is a value.
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yeah, that's too high no matter where you live. I know there are some dealers who offer 60 months 0% interest all year long, which has a significant cost to the dealer, and just jack up their price to cover it. Was he offering financing?
Only 18 month 0% financing.
Everyone's case is different but I actually decided to forgo the dealer 0% financing offer...Obtained my own financing for only 6% interest and saved a lot more money on the tub itself. Ended up paying the loan off in 6 months...Even if I went full term on the loan, it still would've been cheaper to take a loan elsewhere, instead of using dealer financing. Just an option to think about.
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Had to skip my closest dealer due to them being completely useless but ended up finding the A7 for 11,275 including tax. Package includes top, lift, steps, ozone and circuit pump
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Bullfrog pricing seems to vary greatly depending on your region. I got my A8 last fall for WAY less than that in the Detroit area, heard from others in this group with similar experiences.
I'm in the Detroit area too and currently shopping for the same tub, was it the store off groesbeck in MT Clemens?
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Awesome! Heading there in the morning
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Hi Bossy
Did you end up buying the A7?
Would like to hear what kind of deal you got and how are like it.
Please update Bullfrog A7 is 1 of three brands we are considering.
Thanks