Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Salty_Ag on March 29, 2006, 02:58:32 pm
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I just visited my local Sundance Spa dealer. I was inquiring about the "Cameo" and also the "Majesta".
The Mejesta is priced at $7,800 with a corona discharge system (no other options), the Cameo is priced at $9,000 w/ CD (no other options). Are these prices in line with what you are seeing in your area, or do they seem high? My dealer is in Corpus Christi, TX.
As a question to some of the dealers on the board...
Is there any room for negotiation on pricing or are you bound by pricing from the manufacturer? I know this question has been addressed before, but any additional info. would be greatly appreciated.
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These prices are lower than being charged in my area.
When comparing, know for sure what the price inclues- like steps, startup chems., delivery, etc... Some price it in, some don't. One way isn't better or worse, but you need to know which to compare.
As for negotiations, that's between you and the specific dealer. Dealers are all free to do business pretty much as the please. Around here it varies a lot in that regard.
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i just paid (as in delivered yesterday) $7995 for a 2005 cameo in louisville, ky. includes cover, delivery and basic load of chemistry.
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We sell those at $8700 & $9500, respectively. Sounds like you've been quoted good prices on great tubs!
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Come see me...I'm selling a Cameo for only $3500!
The catch is its a 1999 but it was owned by a little old lady that only sat in it after church on Sundays.... ;)
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Come see me...I'm selling a Cameo for only $3500!
The catch is its a 1999 but it was owned by a little old lady that only sat in it after church on Sundays.... ;)
...and she never raised the temp above 99º?
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I'm about to sign a contract for an 06 Optima, with cover, lifter, step, ozone and chemicals, delivered and set up for 7650 and tax.
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That is an extremely good price, based on what they're going for around here.
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Thanks for the replies.
My wife and I are planning to
go back and talk with the dealer this weekend.
Hopefully we'll be proud owner's in a few weeks.
;D
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I'm about to sign a contract for an 06 Optima, with cover, lifter, step, ozone and chemicals, delivered and set up for 7650 and tax.
Sounds like a pretty good deal, was there much haggling involved?
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I'm about to sign a contract for an 06 Optima, with cover, lifter, step, ozone and chemicals, delivered and set up for 7650 and tax.
Where do you live?? That is an insanely low price!!
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No haggling at all. He hit me at 8100 for the Presidents Day sale. Then sent a postcard for the Spring Sale. both are Sundance promotions. The spring sale deal is free stereo on 880 series. I told him I don't want the stereo, will pay cash, what is your deal. He came back at that figure.
Regarding the other post though, about making payment, he wants the money up front, then will order my color choices and deliver. That makes me nervous. very nervous. His reputation as a dealer is of short tenure but very good service. Still makes me nervous.
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Bull#$%^@, I'd put a deposit down but not all the money. Are you crazy? Five hundred should be enough to order any tub from anyone.
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Bull#$%^@, I'd put a deposit down but not all the money. Are you crazy? Five hundred should be enough to order any tub from anyone.
I agree with galen about not needing payment in full. But I disagree with him re: $500 being enough for a deposit. keep in mind that a deposit is the sealing of an agreement. half down should get the spa ordered and as long as you are willing to pay the ballance in the form of a cashiers check payment on the day of delivery should be ok. If you dont feel comfortable giving that much money, then the dealer didnt earn your trust. Find a dealer you trust.
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I bought a 40K truck for 500 down to order it. I bought a 23K bobcat for 500 down. Like I said before 500 is plenty down for a tub that retails for 8 thousand that the dealer wholesale is probably half that. So even if you backed out and lost a nonrefundable deposit, the dealer is sitting good. Dealers always want as much down as they can get. You can't blame them for that.
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I'm about to sign a contract for an 06 Optima, with cover, lifter, step, ozone and chemicals, delivered and set up for 7650 and tax.
That's an excellent price. I looked at the Cameo in early 2005, and if memory serves me correctly they quoted me $8500.
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I bought a 40K truck for 500 down to order it. I bought a 23K bobcat for 500 down. Like I said before 500 is plenty down for a tub that retails for 8 thousand that the dealer wholesale is probably half that. So even if you backed out and lost a nonrefundable deposit, the dealer is sitting good. Dealers always want as much down as they can get. You can't blame them for that.
Cars are completly diferent. I purchased a 6k big screen, paid in full. 10 k worth of furniture paid in full. Most specialty items where they are going to custom build you something. (in spas all spas are made to order)You pay for it ahead of time. And at least in california there is no such thing as a non refundable deposit. All deposit are 100% refundable, State Law. So yes the dealer is out
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If the dealer doens't have the tub is stock, and is a low volume dealer, I could understand a larger deposit.
Buying cars and tractors, You might have put a small amount down, but was there a finance company involved? IF so that changes the equation.
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Micah, what is custom built about a spa right out of the catalog? If you know where TV's are custom built, let me know will you?
Are you telling me that spa dealers send cash to the plant? That there's no floorplan or net 30 days?
In advance, I'll just say that I don't believe it.
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These spas we are talking about are not custom built. Now if the guy is a low volume dealer then he is working off the customers cash. I'd be concerned he would be there next year. If he's operating on that close of a margin. But everyone runs their business differently. I would never agree to a large down payment on a tub. That being half or more.
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I checked with a spa guy I know from ten states away. He says his line, a major one, does COD. I find that unbelievable. I mean I believe it but what kind of manufacturing industry with dealerships etc would operate that way. Amazing.
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There are many that operate that way, and most would prefer to be liquid enough to do so. The cost of floor planning spas is rediculous, prime plus 3 or 4% beginning 45 or less days after you recieve you are invoiced for the spas, which is usually 3 or 4 days before you get them.
I checked with a spa guy I know from ten states away. He says his line, a major one, does COD. I find that unbelievable. I mean I believe it but what kind of manufacturing industry with dealerships etc would operate that way. Amazing.
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Micah, what is custom built about a spa right out of the catalog? If you know where TV's are custom built, let me know will you?
In advance, I'll just say that I don't believe it.
Keep in mind that some companies dont offer many options some like Jacuzzi streamline so almost all options are standard. There are still 702 different configurations. That dosent sound like just ordering it out of a catalog. Some other companies that offer everything as an option has as many as 633 million different configurations, sounds custom to me.
That major company requires money not on delivery but before it goes into production. Money is wired to their bank in full two weeks before the spa ships.
P.S. Wilshire T.V. in thousand oaks Ca. ordered my Sony 62" L.C.D. H.D. with a gloss screen instead of the matt screen it usually comes with and yes they required it to be paid in full because it was a "custom" unit.