Sigh. Sorry. I honestly tried to avoid being condecending. We've seem to have gone beyond that. It wasn't my intention.
Once again, there are many folks out thier that feel Master was a good value for them. Obviosluy you do to.
Horray.
However, on the flip side, there are many instances where Master was specifically called out on quality issues. When compared to Sundance (as this thread is about). There is a signficant difference between these two. So much so, I personally wouldn't even put the two in the same class.
I think you missed my point on SS grills and metal frames.
you say "Quality is fit and finish, durability of components, overall design. Can be very subjective for people. " I think thats true at a certain point. (two similliar items at a simmilar class). But bewteen Sundance and Master, the difference isn't so much subjective as it is outright "glaring".
But like you, that's Just my opinion. I think you heard a lot of marketing that addressed your concerns and isn't necesarly fact. Which I think is a very improtant distiction in this thread. It's not titled "why I like my Master. Or Why Sundance has different features. It's "Are there differences in quality?
Yes. Yes there are.
Such as....
I think it's funny that Master has a warrenty about the panels "ripping". Wtf? ripping panels? that shouldn't even be a concern with quality panels. That's like boasting your toaster has a warrenty agaisnt shrinking. Other manufactuers don't even mention ripping panels (or waranty them, as it's not even an issue. It doesn't exist).
Burrowing creatures: Once again, I don't think you fully understand the whole issue. If Master is the best soultion for you against that concern, well good luck.
The full foam vs TP for leaks as been discussed quite a bit and strucutal support for the pipes, and occurances of leaks between these two technoligies and where the leaks occur and why, are significant. Among the Quality makers of tubs, it really isn't an issue at all. But with MAster it is.