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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: dazedandconfused on May 24, 2004, 05:30:13 pm

Title: Optima Pricing
Post by: dazedandconfused on May 24, 2004, 05:30:13 pm: Has anyone heard anything from needaspa since bid dad stepped in? He spoke about a 6500 Optima. Was he smoking something? Inhaling too much chlorine?

I have been quoted 7800 with the normal package of goodies. I hear 7500 is average?

Does Sundance ever offer manufacturer rebates?
Title: Re: Optima Pricing
Post by: poopsy on May 24, 2004, 05:45:29 pm: wow..in denver its 8500..maybe 8200
Title: Re: Optima Pricing
Post by: Brewman on May 24, 2004, 06:03:01 pm: Needaspa's $6500 price was based on his notion that the dealer paid $6000 and a $500 "dealer profit" was more than adequate compensation.
From what's been posted here, any price in the $7500 range, give or take, is a really good price. I can tell you I paid more than that (and I survived).
Try negotiating in good faith, make the best deal possible, buy your spa and enjoy it.
Brewman
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Post by: Electro on May 24, 2004, 06:43:13 pm: dazedand confused, ;)

With the info that I now have, I feel that $8000 is a very good price. My studies of past sales as indicated on this site over a 2 year period showed that average prices of the Optima and Cameo were $7700 to $8000. The data at the 2 sigma points were $7300 and $8400. So, $8400 is a high price that might be warranted in a high cost area or with a dealer who needs that to cover overhead and make some profit. $7300 is a low price that comes from a tightly run operation that minimizes its overhead and shaves it profit margin.

needaspa did not and will not purchase an Optima at $6500, since that is below cost of wholesale price plus overhead of all dealers. Unless, someone actually wants to give him a spa.

I thought needaspa was funny while it lasted! It was also ridiculous and wasted everyone's time. It did get us to think.

Electro
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Post by: Mendocino101 on May 24, 2004, 10:08:25 pm: lol....ohhh yes very funny....haha..... ::)....just teasing....I wish I had not gotten so caught up it....lol......I thgouht ohh never mind...I am just going to be quiet...... :-X....Electro...Thanks agian for that well documented information...I think it is a great help to many....
Title: Re: Optima Pricing
Post by: Ready2Buy1 on May 26, 2004, 04:00:02 pm: We finally took the plunge (after reading and listening to all the posts and comments here)...and bought the Sundance Optima.

We bought the demo model off the floor (filled for less than 3 weeks)...with the following options.

Sundance Optima
Stereo
OEM Ozone
LED Light
Cover Lifter
Cover
Startup Chemical Kit
Steps (matches the same composite material as tub surround)
4 mini inflatable dolphins (kids had to have them)
Delivery & Setup

$9000 complete...not including sales tax
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Post by: Brewman on May 26, 2004, 09:33:28 pm: Congratulations!!

Hope you like your spa as much as we enjoy ours.
Happy soaking!
Brewman
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Post by: doodoo on May 26, 2004, 09:46:12 pm: From one Optima owner to another, congratulations and many happy soaks.
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Post by: Spatech_tuo on May 26, 2004, 11:22:07 pm: Congrats but now you need to change your username.
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Post by: Tubber on May 27, 2004, 07:00:36 am: You did good with that price and the options included. Congrats.
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Post by: Lori on May 27, 2004, 10:49:45 am: I'm sure you will always have hot, bubbly water!!!

Enjoy that beautiful spa!!!