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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: stuart on August 17, 2005, 05:03:49 pm

Title: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: stuart on August 17, 2005, 05:03:49 pm: Many of you know that I have had a Marquis Journey model for around 5 years now that I was having difficulty replacing even though I wanted all of the new cool features and additions.

Everyone that ever sat in my Journey commented that it was the most extreme massage that they had ever received in a spa! With three 56 frame pumps on a valving system that ultra complemented the jetting it was hard to beat, until now….

My new Marquis Epic was installed on Friday and I have to tell you that if someone would have told me a spa could be everything this spa is five years ago I wouldn’t have believed them!

For the most part the spa is divided into two halves with one side a bit more shallow then the other. The TriZone Therapy system allows you to maximize Water therapy in specific places by directing 160 GPM pumps to as little as 4 jets at once or open up the whole side on one pump.

The seating is perfect for me and considered the average height man is 5’9”(That’s the worldwide standard so anyone taller is considered a freak of nature! ;)) I would say that it should fit most buyers much the same way!

Even my 19 year old step son stopped by Saturday night and hopped in, all he had to say when I asked him how he liked it was “I didn’t know a spa could be that cool!” : 8)!
(http://marquisspas.com/images/epic.jpg)
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Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Vinny on August 17, 2005, 06:13:45 pm: Congrats stuart from a taller (and I'm probably larger than you sidways too!) freak of nature!

I hope you got it from a reputable dealer and hopefully he'll treat you right!! ;)
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: skullydc on August 17, 2005, 07:15:07 pm: Thanks for all the info you posted stuart, I've enjoyed most of them and learned a lot. I too am considering pulling the trigger on an epic. What type of deal did you get out the door. What was included in your purchase?

I really like the neck jets and the standing wall therapy. only negative I see is no cool down seat
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: vlady on August 17, 2005, 07:16:50 pm: Congratulations stuart! I know you will enjoy the tub.
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Mendocino101 on August 17, 2005, 07:21:13 pm: Enjoy it Buddy.... :D
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Spatech_tuo on August 17, 2005, 07:31:18 pm: Quote
Thanks for all the info you posted stuart, I've enjoyed most of them and learned a lot. I too am considering pulling the trigger on an epic. What type of deal did you get out the door. What was included in your purchase?

I really like the neck jets and the standing wall therapy. only negative I see is no cool down seat

Stuart got a great deal. Then again he's a Marquis dealer so he can do that. I'm just surprised he waited 5 years to put a new one in his yard. I'd change it out every year if I could, just because I could.
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: drprwnap on August 17, 2005, 07:41:25 pm: Congrats, stuart!!!
The Epic is a GREAT tub and I don't even have mine yet :-[ :-[
I am so glad I waited until this tub came out before pulling the trigger on a different model. This Labor Day weekend I'll be expanding my deck so I can take delivery in Sept.
For all of you looking for a spa, check out the Epic. I'm in Western Pa and bought it for 7500 plus tax. No stereo. I first thought I wanted one when we first started looking at spas, but then decided that the peace and quiet (along with the hydrotherapy) was more for me.
ENJOY!!

drprwnap 8)
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Duffman on August 17, 2005, 08:09:20 pm: Hi Stuart,

According the the Marquis website, the energy cost is, "less than a dollar a day." This piqued my curiosity since a monthly energy cost in the $30 neighborhood is definitely above average.

I would really appreciate feedback on your typical power bill.

Thanks in advance :-)
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: stuart on August 17, 2005, 08:12:39 pm: Quote
Congrats, stuart!!!
The Epic is a GREAT tub and I don't even have mine yet :-[ :-[
I am so glad I waited until this tub came out before pulling the trigger on a different model. This Labor Day weekend I'll be expanding my deck so I can take delivery in Sept.
For all of you looking for a spa, check out the Epic. I'm in Western Pa and bought it for 7500 plus tax. No stereo. I first thought I wanted one when we first started looking at spas, but then decided that the peace and quiet (along with the hydrotherapy) was more for me.
ENJOY!!

drprwnap 8)

Drprwnap,
Thanks for your enthusiasm and your reply! I do have to tell you though that in my opinion Marquis should either educate your dealer better or find a new dealer...

At the price they sold it to you they will be out of business in the next year with those margins!

If I sold Epics at that my net margin after all costs including overhead would be about 1.06% profit and that's before I pay myself! (I just put it on a margin calculator that we designed).

I'm glad you bought that tub and I'm thrilled that you got that deal however I'm very concerned about the ability of any dealer not making proper margin being there to support you or Marquis in the future!

Have fun and enjoy the best spa out there...!
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Mendocino101 on August 17, 2005, 08:16:20 pm: I will say this about energy costs. It is very difficult to give accurate energy costs as they vary so much across the country. and of course usage and water temp always come into to play. But from an energy standpoint we run here in our store a total of 4 to 5 spas wet, along with 2 five ton ac units and our bill is about 300.00 per month. I lost power on our wet epic and granted this was indoors but in 5 full days the temp went from 102 to 92 and those are real numbers.
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: tootall on August 17, 2005, 09:00:21 pm: congrats From a 6'5" freak of nature ;D I have a Epic too I fit well Love the Spa jUst waiting for delivery.
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: stuart on August 17, 2005, 11:27:24 pm: Quote
Hi Stuart,

According the the Marquis website, the energy cost is, "less than a dollar a day." This piqued my curiosity since a monthly energy cost in the $30 neighborhood is definitely above average.

I would really appreciate feedback on your typical power bill.

Thanks in advance :-)

My Journey was less than $20 per month and in fact closer to $10 per month and it was the same size with more pumps...
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Perk1 on August 18, 2005, 09:51:12 am: Nice looking spa....the thing that I love about spa manufacturer web sites is the 'Seating Capacity' figure they give. If you click on the pic of the spa on the website, it says it 'Seats 7'. They must use some really thin people with really short legs who are really good friends when they squeeze 7 people into this spa!!!
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: stuart on August 18, 2005, 10:37:24 am: Quote
Nice looking spa....the thing that I love about spa manufacturer web sites is the 'Seating Capacity' figure they give. If you click on the pic of the spa on the website, it says it 'Seats 7'. They must use some really thin people with really short legs who are really good friends when they squeeze 7 people into this spa!!!

That's been a complaint of mine for years! Usually when a manufacture states "Seats 6 to 8" I think they mean with alcohol! ;D

Marquis is usually pretty good about that doesn't typically get into the "Marketing fluff" but I can tell you first hand that it will seat six pretty well...
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Gomboman on August 18, 2005, 10:43:15 am: Stuart, what color combination did you go with?
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Perk1 on August 18, 2005, 10:53:44 am: Quote
That's been a complaint of mine for years! Usually when a manufacture states "Seats 6 to 8" I think they mean with alcohol! ;D

Marquis is usually pretty good about that doesn't typically get into the "Marketing fluff" but I can tell you first hand that it will seat six pretty well...

Now if it was me and Hef's 6 girlfriends I dont think there would be a problem fitting us all in!!!!

When I was shopping, the HS Landmark(which I bought) was really the only 6 person spa that I thought would actually hold 6 people. It has 1 lounger, 2 'recliners' and 3 bench seats. Only the folks sitting in the bench seats actually have their feet in the foot well which is more than roomy enough to fit 6 feet.

Good luck with your Epic hopefully you will get as much enjoyment from it as you did your first spa.
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Chris_H on August 18, 2005, 11:57:02 am: Stuart how long did it take you to come up with that catchie subject line?

:)
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: HotTubMan on August 18, 2005, 06:50:00 pm: Stuart;

As an award winning D-1 dealer, I gotta ask, why didnt you get a D-1?
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: stuart on August 18, 2005, 06:56:29 pm: Quote
Stuart how long did it take you to come up with that catchie subject line?

:)

Well, considering that it took me 4 years to decide on a model and then 3 months to get it changed out (cobblers kid goes barefoot) I had plenty of time for a “catchy” phrase!! ;) ;)

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Stuart;

As an award winning D-1 dealer, I gotta ask, why didnt you get a D-1?

That’s easy….I’ve won a lot more awards with Marquis so far!! ;D ;D 8)
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: stuart on August 18, 2005, 07:03:38 pm: Quote
Stuart, what color combination did you go with?

Taupe Granite shell with Cedar DuraShell Cabinet!

I wanted to maximize the use of the Color Kinetic lighting and after seeing so many scratches on the demo Pearlessents in the showroom I didn't want to chance that.
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: Lori on August 20, 2005, 10:07:04 am: Congratulations, Stuart!!!

May you always have hot, clean, bubbly water!!!

(Just because you are a dealer and expert doesn't mean you don't deserve blessings!!)

:-* :-* :-*

How's the Princess?? Getting big?
Title: Re: My Journey is over...My Epic has begun!
Post by: stuart on August 20, 2005, 06:59:17 pm: Quote
Congratulations, Stuart!!!

May you always have hot, clean, bubbly water!!!

(Just because you are a dealer and expert doesn't mean you don't deserve blessings!!)

:-* :-* :-*

How's the Princess?? Getting big?

Yes sadly, she is growing up before my eyes :'( :'(

The new spa was a real home run with her....she loves the fountain and colored lights!