Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Spatini on April 09, 2008, 01:11:03 pm
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Does Jacuzzi use full foam on thier 400 series tubs , I cant seem to find that info anywhere
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yes
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spatini----
did you ever complete the sale on the jacuzzi?? hubby and I were wondering... ::)
Chrisi :)
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spatini----
did you ever complete the sale on the jacuzzi?? hubby and I were wondering... ::)
Chrisi :)
In the last 7 hours?
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If my overloaded memory serves me correctly==spatini was looking at an artesian. also looked at jacuzzi, and I believe the jacuzzi dealer was giving him the better deal, and he was going to call the jqz dealer on monday. so, actually, in the past 2-3 days????? ;)
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Re: Jacuzzi J-480 Jacuzzi Jim ?
Reply #17 - 04/05/08 at 11:39pm Chrisi,
the Artesian dealer called today and said the piper or dove canyon would actually cost me 11500 with no stereo or 12500 with the stereo , I said thanks but no thanks, so it looks like monday I will call and make the deal on the Jacuzzi j-480 , as i have done extensive research and wet testing on both , it really boiled down to $$$ , I know I will be extremely happy with the Jacuzzi.
Yes, doc, the nurse was right. So, I was just wondering what had happened???? :-? ::)
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WWHT,
I called monday and told him ( jacuzzi dealer)I would be in on friday as it is about a 200 mile round trip and takes a little time , not like just going up the street, but this would insure I could still get same deal on Fri. Now unfortunatley its kind of like when at a resturant and you know what you are going to order but the waiter takes a long time to get there and you start to rethink ,I really do like the Artesian Piper Glen better for therapy , and when I think about it this is my main reason for getting a spa, so now I'm trying to justify the added cost, Piper is going to cost 11.500 dynaBrite lights but no stereo and the jacuzzi 480 is 9600 with the stereo, the Jacuzzi is really very nice fit well and had good therapy ,but the Artesian fit great and had better therapy for me.Now the Artesian dealer will still sell me the Pelican Bay for 12999 with the dynabrite lights and stereo which will only be 500 more than the Piper with stereo , so it looks like I have one more day to Stew on this ,, Please Help with this frustrating decision, Artesian Piper , Pelican or Jacuzzi J-480 ,or just take a trolling motor and sit with it in the lake ;D
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WWHT,
I called monday and told him ( jacuzzi dealer)I would be in on friday as it is about a 200 mile round trip and takes a little time , not like just going up the street, but this would insure I could still get same deal on Fri. Now unfortunatley its kind of like when at a resturant and you know what you are going to order but the waiter takes a long time to get there and you start to rethink ,I really do like the Artesian Piper Glen better for therapy , and when I think about it this is my main reason for getting a spa, so now I'm trying to justify the added cost, Piper is going to cost 11.500 dynaBrite lights but no stereo and the jacuzzi 480 is 9600 with the stereo, the Jacuzzi is really very nice fit well and had good therapy ,but the Artesian fit great and had better therapy for me.Now the Artesian dealer will still sell me the Pelican Bay for 12999 with the dynabrite lights and stereo which will only be 500 more than the Piper with stereo , so it looks like I have one more day to Stew on this ,, Please Help with this frustrating decision, Artesian Piper , Pelican or Jacuzzi J-480 ,or just take a trolling motor and sit with it in the lake ;D
Let the force be with you! You can't go wrong with your Jacuzzi choice. If it is about the money you will never have buyers remorse when you get the item you really want. Artesian is made here in Las Vegas and I have toured their plant. They look great but I think the Jacuzzi is a better quality spa (IMHO). Good luck with your decision.....
Scott ;)
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So, he bought a spa, and is now asking about it's qualities?
Re: Jacuzzi J-480 Jacuzzi Jim ?
Reply #17 - 04/05/08 at 11:39pm Chrisi,
the Artesian dealer called today and said the piper or dove canyon would actually cost me 11500 with no stereo or 12500 with the stereo , I said thanks but no thanks, so it looks like monday I will call and make the deal on the Jacuzzi j-480 , as i have done extensive research and wet testing on both , it really boiled down to $$$ , I know I will be extremely happy with the Jacuzzi.
Yes, doc, the nurse was right. So, I was just wondering what had happened???? :-? ::)
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I have a PG and I honestly don't think you'll go wrong with either one. I think you will be happy with whichever decision you make. Of course I'm saying this but I have not toured either plant. ;)
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So, he bought a spa, and is now asking about it's qualities?
If you read Spatini's response it will explain. >:(
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WWHT,
I called monday and told him ( jacuzzi dealer)I would be in on friday as it is about a 200 mile round trip and takes a little time , not like just going up the street, but this would insure I could still get same deal on Fri. Now unfortunatley its kind of like when at a resturant and you know what you are going to order but the waiter takes a long time to get there and you start to rethink ,I really do like the Artesian Piper Glen better for therapy , and when I think about it this is my main reason for getting a spa, so now I'm trying to justify the added cost, Piper is going to cost 11.500 dynaBrite lights but no stereo and the jacuzzi 480 is 9600 with the stereo, the Jacuzzi is really very nice fit well and had good therapy ,but the Artesian fit great and had better therapy for me.Now the Artesian dealer will still sell me the Pelican Bay for 12999 with the dynabrite lights and stereo which will only be 500 more than the Piper with stereo , so it looks like I have one more day to Stew on this ,, Please Help with this frustrating decision, Artesian Piper , Pelican or Jacuzzi J-480 ,or just take a trolling motor and sit with it in the lake ;D
Oh Boy!!
Hmmm.. surf and turf, or just the steak???
It seems Artesian is what you really want, and this would, I assume, be the only tub you'll buy for the next billion years, get what you want now. Cant the difference in price be justified by you? Is the loaked Pelican what you really want?? OR can you split the difference with him? So many decisions, so little time. What about the colors of the tubs, are they what you want, or does that matter??
I think, other than what you really want--and it sounds like Artesian--and price, which does make a difference, how are the dealers, compared to each other, and is the Artesion dealer any closer?? The service after the sale is what will really matter, as well, and I don't know what your JQZ dealer has told you about servicing so far away. (you may have mentioned it in another post).
Good luck and let us know what happens---24 hours to go!!! :-? ::)
Chrisi ;) :)
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Chrisi,
I think in a every thing being equal world , I would pick the Artesian , I like the Piper for it 4 Therapy seats and the Pelican really is a little large , the only thing I dont like is the price . as I cant take the thing apart and really get a good look at components on either I have to trust owners of both the Piper and the J-480 to chime in on the one they own , I like the Jacuzzi very much also , love the pricing but what concerns me is the hump for the waterfall and the future cover replacement , I assume Jacuzzi will have to keep making these for replacements . As far as color goes I will have to order either one so that is not an issue and neither is location as both are 90 miles away within 5 miles of each other, the Jacuzzi dealer is a Pool and Spa dealer that has been there for 25+ and the Artesian dealer is the multiple store dealer Watsons ( anyone done buisiness with them ? ) as far as warranty service Jacuzzi dealer will not charge under warranty and after that 60 hr , Watsons says no charge for first year and after that only a 60 service charge per incident .I think I will stop by the Artesian and offer 10500 for the Piper and if not taken will go to the Jacuzzi and get the J-480. I think I'm getting Mad Cow
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I think I'm getting Mad Cow
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
They're coming to take you away, ha ha, they're coming to take you away, hee hee... ;D ;D ;D
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Is there any reason you aren't considering an island class spa from Artesian? It would certainly get you into the price range you like. Their spinning jets are awesome. We were also looking at Jacuzzi and frankly it was in the lead because of price. Once we looked into the Artesian island series we were sold. Both spa lines have many happy customers, so the good thing is that you probably can't go wrong either way.
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Spantini,
I like your plan. Stop by the one you really want first and tell them a price you are willing to pay to buy it that day. If they don't want to come down to your price leave and buy your second choice. That's how we worked it and we couldn't loose. You hold ALL the cards and are in a great postition because if they call you on it, its not a bluff. Be firm and have the price ahead of time that you are comfortable spending. Know going in that this is it or we move on. Worked for us.
Good luck,
Fred
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Spatini,
My advice to you is to get the one that you want most. I know that the Artesian is a little more, but you are still talking about spending 9600, so why not just spend a little more and get the one that you really want.
You may double check the warranty on the Artesian though. I thought that it had a 5 years parts, 3 year labor warranty, but I am not 100% sure on that. The Jacuzzi has a 5 year parts and labor warranty. Good luck on your choice, and happy shopping.
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Platinum and Gold class both have 5 and 5 on them, Island series only 3
Like said both would be a fine choice, go with what you want! I do still think overall the Jacuzzi is better built.
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Thanks Jimmy wasnt sure on that. I think it is the UK Artesian warranty that has the 5 yr parts and 3 year labor warranty.
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I have been a dealer for both brands. They are both well made, solid performers and both manufacturers stand behind their product. The higher price on the Artesian is justified by the additional hardware: more jets, more pumps, more control panels, more lights, etc. Whatever you choose you will likely own for many years. The best advice I can offer is...Get the one you really want. DON'T COMPROMISE!
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Does Jacuzzi use full foam on their 400 series tubs , I cant seem to find that info anywhere
The 300-series is also full foam and aligns nicely with the Island series from Artesian. So, don't compare the 480 to the Islander, compare the 380 to it and you will still see the same price reductions. In most cases it is simply a matter of the types of components in each.
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I have been a dealer for both brands. They are both well made, solid performers and both manufacturers stand behind their product. The higher price on the Artesian is justified by the additional hardware: more jets, more pumps, more control panels, more lights, etc. Whatever you choose you will likely own for many years. The best advice I can offer is...Get the one you really want. DON'T COMPROMISE!
Since you sold both, which was your favorite and why?
Scott :-?
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I have been a dealer for both brands. They are both well made, solid performers and both manufacturers stand behind their product. The higher price on the Artesian is justified by the additional hardware: more jets, more pumps, more control panels, more lights, etc. Whatever you choose you will likely own for many years. The best advice I can offer is...Get the one you really want. DON'T COMPROMISE!
OC,
you make a good point , however after we testing both it really came down to value for the money , in each choice one makes there is always a compromise of some sort, by picking the Jacuzzi I gave up individual seating controls and pumps , but I also gained about 3K to spend on my decking and the supporting spascape which is a big part of the overall relaxation experience ,One has to look at the overall picture to decide what is truely the best for him/her.