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Title: Jacuzzi
Post by: Mbains on September 29, 2015, 11:18:32 am
Hello we are trying to buy our first hot tub. We are looking at jacuzzi in particular f 365 we are being quoted $9000 for hot tub, steps, cover etc does that seem fair. I can't find much info on price comparisons
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on September 29, 2015, 12:38:29 pm
 9000 would be a very good price for a J-365
Title: Re: Jacuzzi v Bullfrog
Post by: JBarrett on September 29, 2015, 04:42:20 pm
We're looking at a J-375 but are torn between that and the Bullfrog R7. We've been in both and both offer very different styles of relaxation. My wife is partial to the look and feel of the J-375 and I'm partial to the performance of the R7. Both are coming in around the 11k mark...both with typical bells/whistles (cover/lifter, start up chems, set up, delivery etc)
Right now we're looking for an educated coin to flip...anyone?
Title: Re: Jacuzzi v Bullfrog
Post by: wt21 on September 29, 2015, 06:44:32 pm
We're looking at a J-375 but are torn between that and the Bullfrog R7. We've been in both and both offer very different styles of relaxation. My wife is partial to the look and feel of the J-375 and I'm partial to the performance of the R7. Both are coming in around the 11k mark...both with typical bells/whistles (cover/lifter, start up chems, set up, delivery etc)
Right now we're looking for an educated coin to flip...anyone?

You didn't mention the dealer. Check the dealer rep (angie's list, yelp, etc.), have they been around, do they do their own servicing, etc. I really like the Bullfrog, but in my area, the dealers are not great (closest one doesn't do their own servicing, and the next nearest one is an hour away, and the next one is much farther than that).
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: JBarrett on September 30, 2015, 08:00:01 am
Both dealers are in town (London, ON) - Bullfrog has techs on staff and available at regular business hours. Jacuzzi's tech dept is out of Kitchener (approx 1hr away) and I suspect they only service London once every week or two dependant on service needs. I'm somewhat nervous about Jacuzzi not being the same reputable name they once were before they were bought and sold several times over the last decade. Hoping someone like Jacuzzi Jim might shed some light on this.
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Racenut on September 30, 2015, 01:57:38 pm
Hoping someone like Jacuzzi Jim might shed some light on this.

I'm pretty sure Jacuzzi Jim now sells Bullfrog instead of Jacuzzi  ;)
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Spatech_tuo on September 30, 2015, 02:39:08 pm
Hoping someone like Jacuzzi Jim might shed some light on this.

I'm pretty sure Jacuzzi Jim now sells Bullfrog instead of Jacuzzi  ;)

I think they brought is Bullfrog as a second brand to go along with Jacuzzi.

I don't think he jumped ship, he just got a second boat!  ;)
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: icenogle on September 30, 2015, 03:23:07 pm
pretty sure he is Bullfrog only no more Jacuzzi, unless he has a couple left overs
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: JBarrett on September 30, 2015, 03:34:45 pm
Well, I'd sure welcome his thoughts on this. We are hoping to pull the trigger end of this week...Looking to find an amenable end to the Bullfrog/Jacuzzi 1st world problem.
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Racenut on September 30, 2015, 03:37:11 pm
Just do what I did.... Ribbit!  :D
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: BullFrogSpasMN on September 30, 2015, 05:17:37 pm
Hoping someone like Jacuzzi Jim might shed some light on this.

I'm pretty sure Jacuzzi Jim now sells Bullfrog instead of Jacuzzi  ;)

I think they brought is Bullfrog as a second brand to go along with Jacuzzi.

I don't think he jumped ship, he just got a second boat!  ;)

I'm about 99% sure he mentioned to me that they are Bullfrog only...no more Jacuzzi
Title: Re: Jacuzzi v Bullfrog
Post by: BullFrogSpasMN on September 30, 2015, 05:28:46 pm
We're looking at a J-375 but are torn between that and the Bullfrog R7. We've been in both and both offer very different styles of relaxation. My wife is partial to the look and feel of the J-375 and I'm partial to the performance of the R7. Both are coming in around the 11k mark...both with typical bells/whistles (cover/lifter, start up chems, set up, delivery etc)
Right now we're looking for an educated coin to flip...anyone?

If your're truly to the point of flipping a coin then I'd buy the Bullfrog simply because it was built by American workers in the USA :-)
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on September 30, 2015, 07:04:37 pm
Both dealers are in town (London, ON) - Bullfrog has techs on staff and available at regular business hours. Jacuzzi's tech dept is out of Kitchener (approx 1hr away) and I suspect they only service London once every week or two dependant on service needs. I'm somewhat nervous about Jacuzzi not being the same reputable name they once were before they were bought and sold several times over the last decade. Hoping someone like Jacuzzi Jim might shed some light on this.

  I would rather see you buy a Bullfrog  ;)  That being said Jacuzzi is still building a great spa, the issues I have is dealer support which has been really lacking, and parts shipments taking forever to get.   Quality still seems to be very good.

  Jacuzzi and Sundance as well as Hot Springs are losing floor space to Bullfrog spa's.  I know Jacuzzi and Sundance are not really very happy with that right now.     And yes we are Bullfrog only with one Jacuzzi  J-325 in stock. 
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: hottubdan on September 30, 2015, 09:24:56 pm
Both dealers are in town (London, ON) - Bullfrog has techs on staff and available at regular business hours. Jacuzzi's tech dept is out of Kitchener (approx 1hr away) and I suspect they only service London once every week or two dependant on service needs. I'm somewhat nervous about Jacuzzi not being the same reputable name they once were before they were bought and sold several times over the last decade. Hoping someone like Jacuzzi Jim might shed some light on this.

  I would rather see you buy a Bullfrog  ;)  That being said Jacuzzi is still building a great spa, the issues I have is dealer support which has been really lacking, and parts shipments taking forever to get.   Quality still seems to be very good.

  Jacuzzi and Sundance as well as Hot Springs are losing floor space to Bullfrog spa's.  I know Jacuzzi and Sundance are not really very happy with that right now.     And yes we are Bullfrog only with one Jacuzzi  J-325 in stock.

I am curious where Hot Spring, Sundance and Jacuzzi are losing floor space (other than with you).  I know in our neck of the woods they took space from Marquis.
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Hottubguy on September 30, 2015, 09:30:01 pm
Both dealers are in town (London, ON) - Bullfrog has techs on staff and available at regular business hours. Jacuzzi's tech dept is out of Kitchener (approx 1hr away) and I suspect they only service London once every week or two dependant on service needs. I'm somewhat nervous about Jacuzzi not being the same reputable name they once were before they were bought and sold several times over the last decade. Hoping someone like Jacuzzi Jim might shed some light on this.

  I would rather see you buy a Bullfrog  ;)  That being said Jacuzzi is still building a great spa, the issues I have is dealer support which has been really lacking, and parts shipments taking forever to get.   Quality still seems to be very good.

  Jacuzzi and Sundance as well as Hot Springs are losing floor space to Bullfrog spa's.  I know Jacuzzi and Sundance are not really very happy with that right now.     And yes we are Bullfrog only with one Jacuzzi  J-325 in stock.

I am curious where Hot Spring, Sundance and Jacuzzi are losing floor space (other than with you).  I know in our neck of the woods they took space from Marquis.

In my area 2 pretty good sized jacuzzi dealers switched to bullfrog. I think a lot of jacuzzis key guys went to bullfrog so I'm thinking that's why. Are you in Connecticut dan?
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on September 30, 2015, 10:28:27 pm
Both dealers are in town (London, ON) - Bullfrog has techs on staff and available at regular business hours. Jacuzzi's tech dept is out of Kitchener (approx 1hr away) and I suspect they only service London once every week or two dependant on service needs. I'm somewhat nervous about Jacuzzi not being the same reputable name they once were before they were bought and sold several times over the last decade. Hoping someone like Jacuzzi Jim might shed some light on this.

  I would rather see you buy a Bullfrog  ;)  That being said Jacuzzi is still building a great spa, the issues I have is dealer support which has been really lacking, and parts shipments taking forever to get.   Quality still seems to be very good.

  Jacuzzi and Sundance as well as Hot Springs are losing floor space to Bullfrog spa's.  I know Jacuzzi and Sundance are not really very happy with that right now.     And yes we are Bullfrog only with one Jacuzzi  J-325 in stock.

I am curious where Hot Spring, Sundance and Jacuzzi are losing floor space (other than with you).  I know in our neck of the woods they took space from Marquis.

  More across the country and not necessarily taking over floor space completely, just what I am hearing from our rep.  Guessing you know him, initials are C,S.  he has been in the industry for like a gazillion years. LOL  And I do believe it's more Jacuzzi and Sundance dealers.    I will leave it at that, sure you will hear more about it at some point.
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Spatech_tuo on October 01, 2015, 12:10:14 pm
  That being said Jacuzzi is still building a great spa, the issues I have is dealer support which has been really lacking, and parts shipments taking forever to get.   

I think its time for a name change!

Bullfrog Jim,
Lithobates catesbeianus Jim,
Amphibi-Jim,
BF Jim,
Jim the BF'er,
Jetpack Jim...


 
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Racenut on October 01, 2015, 04:49:51 pm
I have to admit, Jetpack Jim made me chuckle and I think it sounds awesome lol
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on October 01, 2015, 05:23:35 pm
That would be, FULL POWER Jetpack Jim
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on October 01, 2015, 07:00:47 pm
 You guys a killing me..   I know I need to get the "Jacuzzi Jim" sticker off my company truck and about a 1000 business cards..
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: av8r on October 01, 2015, 08:00:21 pm
FPJJ

We run OFGR stickers on our race bikes.   8)
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Robrob on October 03, 2015, 11:09:05 pm
> very good price for a J-365


I just put down a deposit on J-365... Basically right at 7500 including cover lift and in place delivery, after all the sales/in stock/cash discount.  Feel pretty good about it!
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: Mbains on October 04, 2015, 03:34:28 pm
Rob how did you get that price we are being quoted $9100 after rebates
Title: Re: Jacuzzi
Post by: icenogle on October 04, 2015, 03:45:23 pm
That seems like a great price.. two months ago I paid $9,700 including tax for a J-345.