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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Dallas31 on August 24, 2018, 02:43:47 pm

Title: First time buyer - Marquis Hollywood vs Bullfrog X7 vs South Seas Spa 735
Post by: Dallas31 on August 24, 2018, 02:43:47 pm
Hello all, was wondering if you guys could help me and my wife out. We are purchasing a hot tub for the first time and can’t make a decision. We have narrowed down our selection to the following hot tubs:

Marquis Hollywood $6200
Bullfrogs X7 7500
South Sea Spa 735l $6950

What are some of your recommendations? Any other spas we should be considering in this price range? We plan on using it a few times a month for barbecues and get togethes. We want something reliable and affordable. I am leaning towards either the Hollywood or 735l at the moment.

Thanks for your time and your help!
Title: Re: First time buyer - Marquis Hollywood vs Bullfrog X7 vs South Seas Spa 735
Post by: The Wizard of Spas on August 24, 2018, 04:36:41 pm
The South Seas 735L seems high on pricing.  I hope you're getting financing, steps, cover lift, etc.
Title: Re: First time buyer - Marquis Hollywood vs Bullfrog X7 vs South Seas Spa 735
Post by: Dallas31 on August 24, 2018, 04:57:36 pm
Quote from: The Wizard of Spas on August 24, 2018, 04:36:41 pm
The South Seas 735L seems high on pricing.  I hope you're getting financing, steps, cover lift, etc.

I am not financing, paying cash. But this price includes delivery, set-up, steps, cover, upgraded acrylic, ozone and DynaStar LED package. I have not negotiated the price, I am assuming I can get him to drop it by $500 at least. Thanks for your insight. Which of the 3 spas do you think would be a better choice?
Title: Re: First time buyer - Marquis Hollywood vs Bullfrog X7 vs South Seas Spa 735
Post by: The Wizard of Spas on August 24, 2018, 05:11:53 pm
I am almost positive that ozone and DynaStar are standard features.  Acrylic should't be more than $100 retail, if not less.  Cover is standard, steps can't be much.  Again- I no longer sell them but that still seems high.  After all- The 735B or L are their "special" units that they make for Home & Garden shows, tent sales, etc.  Maybe you're waaaaay in the Northeast, far from Vegas and shipping is high.

In the midewest we sold them with steps and cover lifts for like $5600...
Title: Re: First time buyer - Marquis Hollywood vs Bullfrog X7 vs South Seas Spa 735
Post by: Dallas31 on August 24, 2018, 05:28:10 pm
Quote from: The Wizard of Spas on August 24, 2018, 05:11:53 pm
I am almost positive that ozone and DynaStar are standard features.  Acrylic should't be more than $100 retail, if not less.  Cover is standard, steps can't be much.  Again- I no longer sell them but that still seems high.  After all- The 735B or L are their "special" units that they make for Home & Garden shows, tent sales, etc.  Maybe you're waaaaay in the Northeast, far from Vegas and shipping is high.

In the midewest we sold them with steps and cover lifts for like $5600...

Thanks for letting me know, actually located in Tucson, Arizona... Only a 5 hour drive from Vegas so I must be getting bamboozled on the price.
Title: Re: First time buyer - Marquis Hollywood vs Bullfrog X7 vs South Seas Spa 735
Post by: MarKee on August 26, 2018, 05:45:59 pm
Good price on the Hollywood, especially if it’s the 2019 version.
Title: Re: First time buyer - Marquis Hollywood vs Bullfrog X7 vs South Seas Spa 735
Post by: Dallas31 on August 28, 2018, 01:46:54 pm
Quote from: MarKee on August 26, 2018, 05:45:59 pm
Good price on the Hollywood, especially if it’s the 2019 version.

Thanks ended up going this route. Got them down to 6,000 on the 2019 version with delivery, ozanator, and stainless steel jets.
Title: Re: First time buyer - Marquis Hollywood vs Bullfrog X7 vs South Seas Spa 735
Post by: MarKee on August 28, 2018, 11:54:53 pm
That's a really great deal.  Congrats on the tub.  Enjoy it!