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The D1 Serena at that price is unbeatable. I just sold one, granted it's an 06, for 16,500. It's the top of D1's lineup and an absolute steal at that price. Dual dynamic massage sequencers, set-up for "bowflex" type work out, eye-watch system, total body hydrotherapy,and not to mention it's a visually stunning work of art. I sell them, however, I'd jump on that deal.

Basic Maintenance calls for at least a 1/4 cup of shock weekly. D1's vision system basically goes above and beyound to ensure that if you follow their program your water will remain crispy, sparkly clear. See what works for you and your usage, but mind you, if your water goes to hell you might be investing more in chemicals to resolve the chemistry issue than you would following the D1 prescription. Good Luck.

That is absolutely hilarious. Immature marketing at it's finest! My hat is off to them, they deserve some sort of award for that...*** Move of the Year...The Spa Blocker...maybe a Saddey Award...A Spammy...something is in order.

It's not going to hurt anything. I know quite a few people who religously add shock after every use. It's more of an assurance that bacteria levels, after tub use, will be taken care of and the sanitizer can more effectively maintain the tub. Go for it.

If everyone got along and agreed there would be no need for a forum. This would be called pool and spa cult. Take what you can from the arguments and do some research on your own to form your own opinion. A lot of the topics discussed are, at the very least, contriversial leading to no definitive right or wrong answer. However, I've never seen a question go completely unanswered and that, my friends, is all you can ask for.

Everyone is now right and on the same page. I sell Marquis, D1, and Clearwater. The sales tactics described earlier in the conversation absolutely disgust me. If you are selling a quality tub ensure that you simply get the message you're trying to convey across to the consumer. For a sale to happen you must show the benefits of your product and that should be enough. If your benefits and features appeal to the consumer and you build up some emotional rapport with them the sale is yours. Only inexperienced sales people would resort to such tactics as bashing the competition. I'll be the first to admit that I've found myself doing it in the past, but I can't recall ever closing a sale after doing so. There are a lot of quality tubs on the market with different approaches to solving different issues, but ultimately it is up to the consumer to choose what tub best suites their needs, regardless of a great presentation. One thing I've learned through sales training is some glorified marketing rep pumps up those ready to take in his enormous wealth of sales knowledge and he will make it a point that everyone who walks thru your showroom doors can be closed. It absolutely sickens me to hear these sales tactics conveyed. You know the old get them saying yes trick, or the let me ask my manager tactics. These are just my HUMBLE opinions on selling...build rapport, know your product, and allow the consumer to sell themselves.

We have two giant showrooms, one in green bay and one in appleton. The dealers absolutely love us. D1 has been knocking on our door for four years and we finally took them on 2 years ago. Dealing with the most expensive brands is nice because quality is not an issue, but when someone only has 6000 and they want a nice looking spa where do you go? The competition. But not anymore, and if any of my reps have an issue with it, my point will be just that.

Are you kidding!!!?? Sorry, I'm not surprised, you're dealing with master spa. I'm pretty sure commission structure isn't sitting at 25% either. Who in their right mind pays a commission on a DEPOSIT? Sorry to advocate what I'm about to say but SUE SUE SUE! This crap has to stop and if it means driving A$$holes like that out of business, so be it. He's trying to scam you into making the purchase, contact the better business bureau ASAP and take the chump down. Good luck!

Very carefully. Opening questions are vital. If a customer wants a lounge and conformed seating it's instantly D1 and Clearwater. If they want a more opened concept hot tub it's Marquis. Of course, for me to make more money I would prefer to sell a Serena Bay over a Clearwater, but if price is the issue the average consumer sees a comparably flashy tub in the clearwater with a "different philosophy" behind the construction and insulation. Clearwater was brought in to be our pricepoint killer but after setting a few up I could see them morphing into our best seller. The biggest thing is the jetting. No matter how many times you beat into a consumers head the Marquis philosophy and high flow, they still notice the limited jetting. Now they don't have to shop around, I've got their tub.

Now for something really cool do the same thing, but say aloud, "there's no place like home, there's no place like home..."

That has been an extremely popular method as of the last few years. I can't see any faults in the Nature 2 system if you are monitoring your tub and utilizing the chlorine as prescribed. Good points both of you, but for now I'll still stick to my "chemical soup". MMM MMM Good.

Well Mr. Ed, there is a difference in sanitation. Bromine is a more stable compound in hot water than chlorine is. Chlorine has a natural tendency to revert to it's gaseous state in normal hot tub temperatures of 99 to 105 degrees. The other nice thing about bromine is if it does not come into contact with bacteria it can be reverted from an inactive element to an active element by being introduced to Ozone. Bromine and an ozinator with a mineral cartridge is, in my opinion, the most cost effective and efficient method of sanitation.

As a matter of fact I do. Very inisghtful of you Amanda, I also sell Marquis. We just picked up Clearwater and I'm thinking we're going to drop the everyday line Marquis produces. People can take one look at both spas and without hesitation chooses Clearwater. Compare looks, jetting, and warranty Clearwater has a distinct edge over the everyday models but THEY'RE AT THE SAME PRICEPOINT!!! My largest objection has been price. D1 and Marquis are some of the most expensive tubs on the market and clearwater is a superb alternative.

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I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with Clearwater. They seem to be a really well constructed tub with a solid philosophy backing it up...