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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: East_TX_Spa on April 07, 2006, 01:35:40 pm
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Do any of you dealers have famous customers?
When I was in Australia, I overheard one of the HS dealers from Beverly Hills talking about some of his famous customers. He also sells Sundance. He said he didn't ever see most of them as they had go-fers come in and pick up their chems, but he said some of them were DIY's.
I'm probably the most famous customer I have and that ain't saying much, more like infamous or notorious or incontinent or something.
Terminator
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We sold some stuff to:
Scotty Pippen ( then star of the Chicago bulls)
Steve Trout ( pictcher for the Cubs )
Mickey Morandini ( Cubs)
Sammy Sosa (re-invented the art of corking)
Kendall Gill ( local kid that went to the NBA) He spent the entire time walking around on his cell phone while his mom bought about $10K of patio furniture
Another one of note was a local Chicago sports caster that bought a pool table. When he came in to pay it off I asked him if he was going to pay cash or do 90 days same as cash. he did not know what that was. I explained it and he filled out the application. I noticed he did some scribbling on the back and when I looked at it later he had to figure out his "monthly" income. On the back was $400,000 / 12. ( that was about 20 yrs ago)
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We sold some stuff to:
Scotty Pippen ( then star of the Chicago bulls)
Steve Trout ( pictcher for the Cubs )
Sammy Sosa (re-invented the art of corking)
I would have assumed Pippen would have had a spa with a lounge because let's face it, with Jordan around he could afford to lie back and relax. Trout should have gotten a Great Lakes spa (I can't see Trout in an Arctic, Coast or Hot Spring) and I'd expect Sammy to go for a spa that was filled with foam though some might expect him to get a thermopane since they tend to be lighter to manuever.
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Not a lot of famous folks in West Michigan but Chris Kaman of the L.A. Clippers bought a spa for his folks from me.
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Not a lot of famous folks in West Michigan but Chris Kaman of the L.A. Clippers bought a spa for his folks from me.
The most underrated center in the NBA and the tallest Tom Petty look-alike alive.
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I forgot about this one. His momma just came in and bought an Envoy. His name is Ben Spies and he is an AMA Superbike racer for Team Suzuki. 21 years old and was 2nd in overall standings last year. He owns a Solana TX and is looking at getting a bigger spa:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/4afdc7d2.jpg)
Terminator
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I would have assumed Pippen would have had a spa with a lounge because let's face it, with Jordan around he could afford to lie back and relax. Trout should have gotten a Great Lakes spa (I can't see Trout in an Arctic, Coast or Hot Spring) and I'd expect Sammy to go for a spa that was filled with foam though some might expect him to get a thermopane since they tend to be lighter to manuever.
The presentation to Pippen would be difficult because he would probably sit down every 1.7 seconds. ;D
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We have a lot of studio musicians around here - but I can't recall a single name off the top of my head.
Close enough to Lost Angeles but far enough away...
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Oh yeah, George Bush 1 & 2, Ronald Reagan, Paul Harvey, and Rush Limbaugh, but I didn't sell spas to them. They're all waaaay to liberal from where I sit.
Terminator
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I did sell a Soveriegn to June Lockhardt - a good fifteen years ago. Seem that lots of the faded stars live out in Ojai, which is close by.
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My now infamous dealer at one time had a very famous customer. They sold a tub to John Cooper, who was in his 2nd year, I believe , as the Head Coach of The Ohio State University Buckeye football team. The sale, and install, including crane went really well. At the time the dealer was known as Buckeye Spas. The coach took huge criticism for doing a commercial for them using him and his family. I've seen other coaches, including Duke's BB coach doing commercials, but people thought he should stick to coaching and accepting sponsorship money from Nike. The commercial definitely hurt his reputation, and teamed with the fact , as Goblue will tell you, he couldn't beat Michigan doomed him.
Reference:
http://www.the-ozone.net/misc/genesmithday1.htm
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Oh yeah, George Bush 1 & 2, Ronald Reagan, Paul Harvey, and Rush Limbaugh, but I didn't sell spas to them. They're all waaaay to liberal from where I sit. Terminator
At last.... someoine I might be able to agree with.
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I did sell a Soveriegn to June Lockhardt - a good fifteen years ago. Seem that lots of the faded stars live out in Ojai, which is close by.
I think they used it on the set of Lost in Space the episode where Dr Smith (Played by JA) defeated the evil Watkins empire by pouring Mr Bubble into their jets.
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I think they used it on the set of Lost in Space the episode where Dr Smith (Played by JA) defeated the evil Watkins empire by pouring Mr Bubble into their jets.
No no no.
They froze to death in a Diat tub.
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I think they used it on the set of Lost in Space the episode where Dr Smith (Played by JA) defeated the evil Watkins empire by pouring Mr Bubble into their jets.
That is funny as SQUAT!!! ;D ;D ;D according to the Shiner Bockk anyways!
Terminaort
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Terminaort
Shiner Bock not only makes you more charming, it improves your motor skills.
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re: I would have assumed Pippen would have had a spa with a lounge because let's face it
How deep would a spa have to be for someone as tall as Scottie Pippen?....
Or heaven forbid the Shaq?
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Shiner Bock not only makes you more charming, it improves your motor skills.
Thank you. I really got a kick out of thingking about JA as dr. Smith!! ;D ;D ;D
"Oh, the pain, the pain..."
Terminaortor
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Thank you. I really got a kick out of thingking about JA as dr. Smith!! ;D ;D ;D
"Oh, the pain, the pain..."
Terminaortor
Yea, I was pleased with my self over that one. We've seen him portrayed as Darth Vader, but Dr Smith comes closer to the actual character/competence.
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re: I would have assumed Pippen would have had a spa with a lounge because let's face it
How deep would a spa have to be for someone as tall as Scottie Pippen?....
Or heaven forbid the Shaq?
A standard one with a lounge would be fine for Scottie Pippen as he's known to lay down when things get hot!! ;)
The Diesel would need a swim spa due to his entourage.
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Yea, I was pleased with my self over that one. We've seen him portrayed as Darth Vader, but Dr Smith comes closer to the actual character/competence.
Oh, the pain, the pain.....
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Oh yeah, George Bush 1 & 2, Ronald Reagan, Paul Harvey, and Rush Limbaugh, but I didn't sell spas to them. They're all waaaay to liberal from where I sit.
Ok, you're being sarcastic--right??
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Ok, you're being sarcastic--right??
Not in the least, and that's the truth.
Terminator
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Oh yeah, George Bush 1 & 2, Ronald Reagan, Paul Harvey, and Rush Limbaugh, but I didn't sell spas to them. They're all waaaay to liberal from where I sit.
Terminator
And to think I only thought he was scary because of his love of weapons....... ;)
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I sold a Sovereign to John Elway, he decided on that one do to room, otherwise I am sure he would have baught a bigger spa. We also have John Stockton as a customer.
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(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/10d35efc.jpg)
Danger! Danger! Full Foam! Danger!
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Ok, you're being sarcastic--right??
cappykat,
Just let it go. Turn around slowly and walk away...You don't want to know...
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Northern California here.
We sold a Grandee to Chris Weber. Never saw him. Dealt with his entourage. Cash deal.
George Siefert, Superbowl coach bought a spa from us. He is a regular guy.
Guitarist from Night Ranger bought from us.
My buddies down the road sold to the late great Jerry Garcia.
Actually I don't think Rush ever bought a spa. He was a "spokesman." But, then again, so was Bill Walton, a little to the left of Rush.
;)
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I had a customer not buy a spa from me because George Bush has a Hotspring. I told him "well sir we all know how good his decision making skills are".
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50 cent/ Rapper- has a 2004 Vista, Navigator(IQ) Remote Control, sorry, no Spaudio sunken in granite with zero access. 60 plasma hangs close by. Mike Tyson's old house- NEAT place.
Bob Browne- Draws Hagar the Horrible- 2005 Sovereign-had a Prodigy prior to that.
Not many famous folk.
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Danger! Danger! Full Foam! Danger!
Rofl! Nice one.. ah, Jim.
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Northern California here.
We sold a Grandee to Chris Weber. Never saw him. Dealt with his entourage. Cash deal.
George Siefert, Superbowl coach bought a spa from us. He is a regular guy.
Guitarist from Night Ranger bought from us.
My buddies down the road sold to the late great Jerry Garcia.
Actually I don't think Rush ever bought a spa. He was a "spokesman." But, then again, so was Bill Walton, a little to the left of Rush.
;)
Ah, George's last name is Seifert. It's true that the TV announcer's pronounce it incorrectly as Cee'fert and the correct german spelling of Cee-fert is Siefert but George's last name is spelled the same as mine and SHOULD be pronounced Sigh-fert (Seifert). .. Sorry but the anal retentive side of me simply would not let it go...
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Ah, George's last name is Seifert. It's true that the TV announcer's pronounce it incorrectly as Cee'fert and the correct german spelling of Cee-fert is Siefert but George's last name is spelled the same as mine and SHOULD be pronounced Sigh-fert (Seifert). .. Sorry but the anal retentive side of me simply would not let it go...
Sorry for the misspelling. ;)
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Ah, George's last name is Seifert. It's true that the TV announcer's pronounce it incorrectly as Cee'fert and the correct german spelling of Cee-fert is Siefert but George's last name is spelled the same as mine and SHOULD be pronounced Sigh-fert (Seifert). .. Sorry but the anal retentive side of me simply would not let it go...
Can't we just call him George and avoid the trauma. :o
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(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/10d35efc.jpg)
Danger! Danger! Full Foam! Danger!
that has to be the funniest thing I have ever seen. can I foward it to jim?
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that has to be the funniest thing I have ever seen. can I foward it to jim?
You're more than welcome to. He'd probably get a kick out of it. He seems like a fun lovin' guy.
Terminator
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Sworn to secrecy here.......... but, off the top of my head .....
3 very well know musicians, at least 6 major Hollywood movie stars, a major clothing designer (and crap, I couldn't get any free samples, trust me, I tried), a number of Washington politicians including a presidential candidate (while he was running for office.... seemed weird to me), and one of the original partners of the worlds largest software company.
Except for one, we only talked to "their people".
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Sworn to secrecy here.......... but, off the top of my head .....
, a number of Washington politicians including a presidential candidate (while he was running for office.... ".
For some reason Gary Hart seems to come to mind. Can you put a wooden tub on a boat?
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Sold a Marquis spa and basketball goal to Tom Watson,
professional golfer.
3 weeks ago, sold a sauna to Gunther Cunningham, ex-Chiefs football head coach and most recently head defensive coordinator.
And a Marquis to a local radio personality.
Oh, and I bought one too!
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For some reason Gary Hart seems to come to mind. Can you put a wooden tub on a boat?
Not Gary Hart.... sorry........... A boat? Yeah, done a few....... Which reminds me, we have one on a yacht in Germany that only sails the Rhine....... One of the richest men in the world's boat.
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For some reason Gary Hart seems to come to mind. Can you put a wooden tub on a boat?
Isn't he the guy that got 6 inches away from being president? ;)
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Think hot dog condements........
DUDE! How can we talk, to work out "some things"?....... I left a voice mail for you a few days before I went to Italy and you don't love me enough to call back?
Isn't he the guy that got 6 inches away from being president? ;)
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Think hot dog condements........
Being a native Pennsylvanian, I should have guessed it right?
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Being a native Pennsylvanian, I should have guessed it right?
Huh? Oh her first husband John was a Senator from PA.
I'm in MA, and we have her second husband. I'd be more than happy to send the Ketchup king and queen back to you. Just say the word. Hell, I'll even throw in one very large drunken Senior Senator as well! No Extra Charge! Just pay the shipping. (Will not ship via water. Sorry).
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Think hot dog condements........
DUDE! How can we talk, to work out "some things"?....... I left a voice mail for you a few days before I went to Italy and you don't love me enough to call back?
Your back!!! Call me...I'm around
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After all that Italian food, I'm a round too ;D
First thing Monday morning I'll reach out and touch ya!
Your back!!! Call me...I'm around
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Doc, did all those folks buy wooden spas from you? Who is this Spa Dr. character? ???
Sworn to secrecy here.......... but, off the top of my head .....
3 very well know musicians, at least 6 major Hollywood movie stars, a major clothing designer (and crap, I couldn't get any free samples, trust me, I tried), a number of Washington politicians including a presidential candidate (while he was running for office.... seemed weird to me), and one of the original partners of the worlds largest software company.
Except for one, we only talked to "their people".
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Doc, did all those folks buy wooden spas from you?
Not me personally... I don't do sales.
Who is this Spa Dr. character? ???
Some backwards kinda guy?
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LaDainian Tomlinson in our spokesperson, does that count... he has a geneva utopia with aqauatic melodies and spaaudio I'd insert a photo but don't know how to....
Also sold spas to Jamaal Williams, John Parella, Rodney Harrison, lots of local broadcasters, and we're getting ready to put a spa into the charger's training room so I'm sure there will be more to come.
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LaDainian Tomlinson has a geneva utopia with aqauatic melodies and spaaudio I'd insert a photo but don't know how to....
How did he get Aquatic Melodies AND Spaudio on a Caldera tub?
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It was a one of a kind tub.... There is no Geneva Utopia with a stereo, so they built it for him (after I lobbyed hard)
They took the elation mold, added calf jets, gave it 2.5hp pumps and then threw in the spaaudio system. He doesn't use the spa audio though, he like the aquatic melodies......its was the original spa audio system too, along with the navigator... pretty sweet spa though.
If you told me how to insert images I can post pictures.....
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It was a one of a kind tub.... There is no Geneva Utopia with a stereo, so they built it for him (after I lobbyed hard)
They took the elation mold, added calf jets, gave it 2.5hp pumps and then threw in the spaaudio system. He doesn't use the spa audio though, he like the aquatic melodies......its was the original spa audio system too, along with the navigator... pretty sweet spa though.
If you told me how to insert images I can post pictures.....
This is a post from Terminator a while back...
Go to photobucket.com and sign up for a free account.
Follow the directions to download the pic. Once the pic is downloaded, copy and paste the code from the bottom option below the pic. That's it!
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This is a post from Terminator a while back...
Go to photobucket.com and sign up for a free account.
Follow the directions to download the pic. Once the pic is downloaded, copy and paste the code from the bottom option below the pic. That's it!
There's no link. Please provide the link and I'll do it. Thanks
Troy
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There's no link. Please provide the link and I'll do it. Thanks
Troy
http://www.photobucket.com
Is that what you mean???
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We sold a Marquis Euphoria to the first American Idol winner.
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http://www.photobucket.com
Is that what you mean???
No I just misunderstood your original post I thought the text was linking back to terminator's post but you were just copying and pasting the info. I am going home for the day so I will do it tomorrow it's 7pm here and I should've been outta here at 6pm.....
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We sold a Marquis Euphoria to the first American Idol winner.
Kelly Clarkson....I think she is still the best of whats come out of that show so far....This year there are some likable folks as well.....
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But are they Texans?
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Here is the pic of the LT spa. It's not the best pic, but I am going to go retake the photos this month before the aqua awards. It's doens't have the atlas neck jets because it was done a few weeks before they made the modification, but can you get the idea. 45 jets, aquatic melodies and spa audio with the navigator system.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h195/sdcalderaspas/San%20Diego%20Installs/DSC_0046.jpg
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Here you go.
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h195/sdcalderaspas/San%20Diego%20Installs/DSC_0046.jpg )
Here is the pic of the LT spa. It's not the best pic, but I am going to go retake the photos this month before the aqua awards. It's doens't have the atlas neck jets because it was done a few weeks before they made the modification, but can you get the idea. 45 jets, aquatic melodies and spa audio with the navigator system.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h195/sdcalderaspas/San%20Diego%20Installs/DSC_0046.jpg
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how did you do that?
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But are they Texans?
NO....that why I said they are likeable...... ;)
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how did you do that?
San D,
When you post you have options to bold print, change colors, inset items, etc. When you linked your picture you did so as a Hyperlink (by using that tag that looks like the earth) so it showed the address where you have the picture held in "photbucket". What you wanted to do was link it as an Image (by choosing that tab that looks like a small framed picture).
Next time you go to make a post check out all you options and use teh preview button and you learn quickly how to manipulate fonts and insert items.