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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: JUST ME on September 12, 2006, 11:46:01 pm

Title: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: JUST ME on September 12, 2006, 11:46:01 pm
Sense the D1 dealer is pissed off by not wanting to deal with me on the price of the spa, now I am looking at the Geneva by Watkins. ( I will miss the life time warranty on the shell)

I love the no by-pass water filtration system with Hot Springs, but they don't fit  My wife as well, but she loves the jets that she will get with Geneva, even thought I will loss my lounger not getting the D1.  (She is more important to me)

If I can get a close answer to this question.

Is the price of about $7375.00 pretty good  for the spa?

North West Colorado ( Delivery&Set Up, Cover, Cover Lift, Start up Chemicals, Steps, Extera filter (100 Ft.) no trip charge and of course the GFCI box the comes with to spa.

Tex is there a better filter I should get for my tub?

Thanks for everyones help,

just me
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: East_TX_Spa on September 13, 2006, 12:04:56 am
I just got back from my first day at the fair and I stopped by to update the Spa Wars Soap Opera in the General BS section and saw this post.

I'm really not much of a Caldera expert as we don't carry them at this time.  I can say it is a very high quality spa and you will be able to enjoy it for a long time.  The price looks pretty good.

As far as the filter, I'm not aware of Caldera offering any other options at this time.  It's true that it doesn't have 100% No-bypass filtration, but the filtration is equal to or better than most other spas.  If it turns out to be the best spa for you and your wife, I wish you nothing but happy and fruitful soaks for many years. :)

Terminator
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: Chas on September 13, 2006, 12:08:07 am
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If it turns out to be the best spa for you and your wife, I wish you nothing but happy and fruitful soaks for many years. :)Terminator
Be careful, we found out exactly what he means by "fruitful."

No, Calder doesn't offer a Tri-X or other fancy filter. But there's nothing to stop you from asking for an EXTRA filter. It's nice to have a spare so you can swap them at a moment's notice while one soaks in filter cleaner.


That seems like a good price to me - but I'm in a different market.


Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: hottub.pool_boy on September 13, 2006, 08:37:21 am
Ditto.
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: The_real_Clown_Shoes on September 13, 2006, 10:00:56 am
Great price on a great spa.
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: gores95 on September 13, 2006, 10:17:03 am
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I love the no by-pass water filtration system with Hot Springs, but they don't fit  My wife as well, but she loves the jets that she will get with Geneva, even thought I will loss my lounger not getting the D1.  (She is more important to me)

If I can get a close answer to this question.

Is the price of about $7375.00 pretty good  for the spa?

just me

Maybe I am misreading your post, but the Caldera Geneva DOES have a lounger.  Great price on a great tub by the way!
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: still sore on September 13, 2006, 10:32:49 am
Just me, don't miss the D1 "lifetime" warranty too much, after 7 yrs you pay to have the tub shipped back to california for repair - not as big a deal from CO, but a big consideration for me in NY
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: BIGPOPPA on September 13, 2006, 11:43:58 am
The geneva is a great spa....for 7300.00 if it is a utopia, then that is a fantastic price.  What d1 dealer got pissed off seeing im in CO?
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: hottubdan on September 13, 2006, 11:57:39 am
Frankly, it sounds to me that the price is way too low.  
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: Spatech_tuo on September 13, 2006, 01:01:25 pm
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Frankly, it sounds to me that the price is way too low.  
True, you want to make sure you're not missing something (is it an '06, full warranty, wet model possibly, etc.).
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: tmknies1 on September 13, 2006, 02:19:12 pm
Great price. That is several hundred less than we paid in CT back in May. We love the tub. Good luck with what ever you decide.
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: JUST ME on September 13, 2006, 07:56:04 pm
Hi Hottubdan,

I got the full price today not to much more, $7700.00

Yes '06, full warranty and no wet test model.

Thanks

just me
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: landscaper on September 13, 2006, 09:21:38 pm
Excellent tub! Great Price! You will be very happy. :)
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: Vanguard on September 14, 2006, 12:11:53 am
Yes, that is a great price.  You'll love it.  As mentioned before, the Geneva does have a lounger, so you won't miss it.  In fact, it is a very comfortable lounger with great foot jets at the end.

I'd go for it as you clarified it is an '06 and new, you are getting a great deal. :o
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: GoWyoGo on September 14, 2006, 03:38:02 am
Sounds like i may drive to colorado to get one.... I was quoted 9200 before tax, etc. in Utah.
Title: Re: Hot Spring and Caldera ( Watkins Dealers)
Post by: JUST ME on September 14, 2006, 07:25:40 pm
Hi All,

Thanks so much for your time and imput.

just me