Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Tman122 on January 08, 2014, 10:15:36 pm
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Wonder what ever happened to the guys that hung here a few years back that though Infinity Spas were the best thing since sliced bread? I wonder if any of them are still keeping their tubs going? We all told them they were not going to last and there was some awful big arguments about it. At the time they were being offered at Costco weren't they? I wonder if they returned them after 3-4 years?
Haven't seen any of them in a long while. Just curious if they all did just disappear like we thought or if any are still around. And if so how the tubs holding up.
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they went down ,it was on tv , lost 25 k to them , they still goes under a different name , it was verry cheap and unreliable hot tubs
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I have never heard of them so Googled them. This is what I found:
From Oct 2008
http://www.wjhl.com/story/20787239/infinity-spas-closing-150-workers-affected (http://www.wjhl.com/story/20787239/infinity-spas-closing-150-workers-affected)
Also search pulled up David Hatley, he sounds very shady. He was the owner of Infinity. Now he's part of LPI, they do tanning beds and spas, they call their spas Dr. Wellness. There are tons of complaints and horror stories. Here's one of them:
"This company is a bad company - our spa 3 repairs in 2 years and than it melted... and they will not do anything expect change the name and not return calls. BBB had 37 complaint against them and they can't do anything....BAD COMPANY!!!"
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Yea I know the manufacturer went bankrupt and became another company and all that. But I was wondering if any of those 4-6 guys who bought there tubs and posted here all puffed up about how much money they saved and how great the tubs were, were still around and if their tubs were still going.
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You cant expect much more than that from a 8 by 8 hot tub that cost 3700 $ with audio and tv system.
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Wonder what ever happened to the guys that hung here a few years back that though Infinity Spas were the best thing since sliced bread? I wonder if any of them are still keeping their tubs going? We all told them they were not going to last and there was some awful big arguments about it. At the time they were being offered at Costco weren't they? I wonder if they returned them after 3-4 years?
Haven't seen any of them in a long while. Just curious if they all did just disappear like we thought or if any are still around. And if so how the tubs holding up.
They're probably the same guys now hawking the made in China Vortex spas.
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you know what , your right.. im going to throw my iphone in the garbage since its made in china...
If I had to choose I would prefeer to have my tub built by asians than Mexicans :P
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You cant expect much more than that from a 8 by 8 hot tub that cost 3700 $ with audio and tv system.
Yea but these guys said they were the same as a high end dealer tub for less than half the price. We tried to tell them that they were unlikely to last more than 5-6 years but they didn't believe us. They all seemed to have disappeared after 3-4 years?
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the cost of those spa when you were buying them from the factory located in tenesse were easily 40 % cheaper from other brands so as a dealer I would never sell infinity as a high end tub lol
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Kinda what we try telling people here, but some still want to argue the fact.. Go figure vortex...
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They spam craigslist with ads all around the country. When you call the number, you get some guy in TN who tells you his sales BS. They say dealer's have a 225% mark-up, lol. I wish we had those kind of margins. The ads say "$8,999 hot tub only $3,399. Sale ends this weekend." Except the ads appear every week. Here's one that's up now:
NEW 6Man Hot Tub W/Warranty Over 50Jets Spa Is In Wrapper []
Dr-Wellness top of the line spas for sale. Brand new 2013 model Hot tubs come loaded with a number of awesome features! Seating for six,Fifty+ jets, A full warranty from the spas manufacturer. Due to excess overstocked inventory we need to liquidate this spa a manufacturer's Cost. You will find this hot tub in your local retail stores for up to $7,899.00. We are offering it for ONLY $2800.00. Ad a money saving Ozonator for onlyb$69.00. Sale ends soon so treat yourself to some relaxation. You would absolutely fall in love with these SPAS. My number is 970-688-4379 Feel free to call with any questions you may have.ÂÂÂ
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Here's another:
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HOT TUBS - All 21 Models - 50% Discount
Hot Tubs are sold with a 225% Margin by Retailers.
Ask Yourself A Question: If I bought the Hot Tub with the Tub, Cabinet and Cover Colors
I wanted WHOLESALE DIRECT or 50% Discount FROM THE FACTORY does
that make good Common Sense ?
PLUS FREE SHIPPING TO THE OMAHA WAREHOUSE
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Example: NEW G-6 Dr. Wellness Therapy Hot Tub
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http://www.recdirectfactoryoutlets.com
Every couple of years they change their name to avoid all of the bad publicity and reviews. Such a scam. The warranty is worthless and prorated to nothing. They subcontract out service to the lowest bidder. It's a shame.....companies like this give our industry a bad reputation. People have terrible experiences and think all hot tubs are this way.
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haha , I now undestand why you guys attack me constantly :P ... we dont have those kind of clowns doing this kind of business in Canada although. Jacuzzi , I dont want to start something here but my average vortex cost is 7 % more expensive than the jacuzzi cost .
by the way Dr. Wellness Spa Series , the guy in charge was working for infinity spa
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haha , I now undestand why you guys attack me constantly :P ... we dont have those kind of clowns doing this kind of business in Canada although. Jacuzzi , I dont want to start something here but my average vortex cost is 7 % more expensive than the jacuzzi cost .
by the way Dr. Wellness Spa Series , the guy in charge was working for infinity spa
Wow your cost is 7% higher than Jacuzzi, must be the shipping Lol.. The proverbial slow boat from China ehe?
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I dont know why but I knew you would say something like that ... I am not counting the shipping cost in the actual pricing.
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So you don't add the shipping to your overall cost of your spas?
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When We do our pricing yes but not when I compare the pricing from different manufacturer. By the way the shipping cost is about the same . More expensive on the east cost but less expensive on the west coast .
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if you get 5 years out of a 3500 tub and 10 years out of a 7000 tub ..at least you get a new tub every 5 years...no?its one half does the other...
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That is a good analogy. And some people like to have new technology/design/jetting more often than others so cheaper the better. But we were saying that you ARE making compromises in several things when you do that. And longevity was high on the compromise list.
But these guys were saying that they were getting an 7000 dollar tub for 3500 bucks. phhhhhttt Matter of fact I think they were saying they were getting a 10,000 dollar tub for 3500 bucks.
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if you get 5 years out of a 3500 tub and 10 years out of a 7000 tub ..at least you get a new tub every 5 years...no?its one half does the other...
The problem is that any spa brand that tends to only last 5 years (which is a very short life for a spa) will inevitably be problematic during that time leading to it going to the landfill so early. A spa that last 10 years will probably be fine for most of that time before something happens to kill it. Also, well made spas last longer than 10 years on average anyway. In the end its not only about how long it lasts but also about how trouble free it is during its life cycle.
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It's can also be a PITA to despose of the old and move in the new unit.
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If I get 5 trouble free years out of my 2900 cal spa..I'll be satisfied..I got 10 years out of my dressmaker pos friction heat one it was 2200.. As a matter of fact it's still working ,gave it to a friend... Sometimes you are better off with simple things...less to break