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  1. Wow, I just found an old post on here from 2007 that said NOT to use the thick terry robes in the winter because they absorb the water and hold the cold more. The advice was to get the plush microfleece instead, which are less absorbent. Exactly the opposite of what I was thinking. Glad I read that!
  2. Thanks! I'll take a look at B,B and Beyond for the terry robes. I was also thinking about getting one of those tall heat lamps for the deck. Has anybody tried those?
  3. Hey everyone! Thanks for all the kind words. To Spa Savant: So far the weather hasn't cooled down to much below the mid-50s, so we've kept the tub temp at around 97, but I figure as the nights get cooler we'll probably ratchet it up a bit to maybe 100 or 101. I know the hotter it is the less time you're supposed to stay in. Once I'm lounging in that wonderful warm water it's very hard to get me out again. I'd say I'm usually in for about an hour or so, maybe longer. I like to turn the jets on for a while and then just turn them off and chill out a little. To Spa Guy: I'll google Spazz and see what "flavors" they have. To Kreg: No, we didn't opt for the upgrades like the iPod dock or TV or the Afterglow light system. Just the basic package. Personally, I wish we had the TV so we could watch the Yankees and the Redskins while soaking, but my husband thought it was a waste of money. Plus, it would be even harder to get me out of there! Ha-ha. So ... Is there a secret that only hot tub owners know for how we can cut down on freezing once we get out of the tub and head into the house in the winter? Our hot tub is literally right off our deck, so it's not a long walk, but I know my husband well enough that I foresee going in the tub alone a lot because he won't want to go outside in the cold!! I've been looking to buy some really thick, heavy terry cloth robes to wrap up in, but all the stores seem to be selling nowadays are the thinner microfleece robes ... Thanks for your suggestions.
  4. Will do, Dr. Spa, thanks! I hope I'll still love it just as much! I always get kind of melancholy each fall when the weather starts to cool off, but now that I can jump into 97-degree water whenever I want, it's not so bad. LOL. By the way, do you know anything about the various fragrances and aromatherapies that you can add to the water? I've seen some online but haven't tried any. I wonder how long they last and if they're very strong?
  5. I posted some questions and concerns here back in August after my husband and I purchased a Twilight 8.3 spa at a Master Spas trade show, since we read many, many negative reviews after we signed the contract. Well, nobody's paying me to say this and I am NOT a dealer in disguise, but I have to say I love it so far! It arrived in early September and we've been using it at least three or four times a week since then. Contrary to some reviews that I've read, the jets are very powerful (definitely powerful enough for me, since I'm kind of small and they push me to the top when the boosters are on). The lights are wonderful, and the mineral filtration system is great -- all we've had to do is throw less than a teaspoon of chlorine into the water each time we get out and the water has stayed crystal clear. The only complaint I have is that at 5' 2", I'm a little short to reach the shoulder jets and to sit comfortably in the lounge seat, but now that I have a booster seat it's perfect! I know I'll probably get some negative replies since everyone on here seems to hate Master Spas, but I wanted to follow up to say I'm a happy Master Spas Twilight Series customer and don't understand why there are so many haters out there.
  6. Thanks Roger. We had three estimators give us a price for a concrete slab with a mesh reinforcement. The range of quotes is unbelievable ... One said $2,000, one said $1650 and the third one (who did a great job laying a patio in our neighbor's yard, so we've seen his work) said $800 for the SAME SIZE. We're going with him. I'm glad we're doing concrete since it sounds like the best option. I appreciate your advice.
  7. Roger, it looks like I somehow stepped into the middle of a family feud here. I'm not sure what everyone's talking about with the "double posting." I only joined this site a couple of days ago. My spa should be delivered early next month. In the meantime, we have to have a foundation built. We have two concrete estimators coming tomorrow, but we're not sure if concrete or pavers are the way to go. Anybody have any suggestions? The tub is 8' x 8' and holds 485 gallons of water so we want something that will give us good support but also not break the bank.
  8. Thanks everyone! I understand (now) the importance of good service. (Absolute worst case scenario, we have other friends who have hot tubs and could call their service reps if we really got the shaft from our guy, but I don't think that will be the case.) My question still is, how do the Master Spas tubs themselves rate? Do they run well over time? I really haven't seen many posts that criticize the tubs themselves as being lousy products, and the ones we saw looked incredible. By the way, we're beyond the "buyers remorse" period and would stand to lose our deposit if we cancel our order at this point ...
  9. Hi Spa Guy. I think "traveling show" may be a misnomer for the expo we went to. The show was run by the service manager for Master Spas in our regional area, and he brought in a lot of models to a large showroom to display them. His people do the installation and cover the service, warranty, etc., and he assured me that he doesn't subcontract out any work. I checked his company on the Better Business Bureau site and it was listed with an A- rating. I'm not sure if he has a storefront per se because he said he manages the service end, and the actual corporate HQ is at another location one state over, which I'm guessing is where he brought most of the spas in from. (Both addresses are listed on the contract.) The service office is within 30 miles of us, so that's pretty close. My bigger worry is, is there something inferior about Master Spas products themselves? The ones we saw were quite sturdy and powerful and we were very happy when we left the show, yet some of the posts I've seen since then complain so much about the service (or lack thereof) that I'm almost worried something's going to go wrong as soon as the installers leave. Has anybody actually owned one and used it for a period of time and been happy with it? This almost reminds me of when I was researching whether to get Lasik. I found posts of people who absolutely loved it and others who had horror experiences. It's so hard to tell if all the posts are for real or not. (For the record, I did get Lasik and four years later it's still one of the best decisions I've ever made.) Thanks for your help!
  10. Well, it hasn't arrived yet, so it's more of a case of cold feet, after reading so many negative reviews. I was hoping that some current Master Spa owners could give me a pep talk and tell me we made the right decision.
  11. Hi. I'm new here (and to hot tubs in general) and would love some input into why so many people seem to hate Master Spas. My husband and I (without a lot of prior research) attended a spa expo and ended up ordering a Twilight Series model 8.3. We were very impressed with the features, the power, the unique filtration system and the wonderful "light show." The standard lighting system looked so good that we opted not to get the upgraded "afterglow" light package. It seems to have everything we would want in a hot tub. After we made our down payment and went home we started reading the reviews (yes, I know, putting the cart before the horse), and there were so many negative reviews that our heads started spinning. The thing is, we really didn't see many reviews that criticized the quality of the spas themselves, but were more directed at the "traveling circus" aspect of the shows and how the high-pressure dealers seemed to pretty much disappear once the expo left town. The show we went to was local, as was the dealer who sponsored it. He assured us that he and his company stand by the spas and that none of their work is subcontracted. I would love to hear from folks who actually own a Master Spa (especially from the Twilight Series, but any are appreciated) to see how well they actually operate. I'm sure that people who own other brands are prejudiced in favor of theirs, which is only natural, and may account for so many who say "I would never buy a Master Spa." But is there anyone out there who actually has one and likes it? Thanks!!! P.S. Master Spas dealers don't tend to post their prices online, so I called a few dealerships around the country to get price quotes and we paid nearly $2,000 less for the same model/features across the board according to the various dealers I spoke with.
  12. Hi Robsonj. I am so happy to see your thread. My husband and I have never owned a hot tub and recently bought a Master Spa Twilight Series tub at a show. It looked fantastic and the dealer is local, so I'm hoping we'll have good luck with the delivery and service. After our "impulse" buy we did a comprehensive search on Master Spas and found almost unanimously negative reviews, which really scared us. But we saw a sample of the model we're getting and it was very well made. How are you enjoying yours, now that it's up and running? I realize that a lot people don't like the idea of going to a show to buy a pricey product like this, but other than that I'm not sure what the beef is with the actual quality of the hot tubs themselves. It looks like you get a lot of power and great features. Can't wait for ours to arrive in a month!
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