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Hello, I've learned a lot by browsing this forum, thanks to all of you experts! Still have LOTS of questions as we try to decide what's the best spa for us. Here are details: 1) Looking for a spa for 4+ people, mainly for hydrotherapy of achey muscles after long distance running and other workouts. Also have 2 teenage kids who will use it a lot (although even if they want the music/lights, we won't pay extra for the glitz) 2) So far, we've checked out Jacuzzi, Sundance and the Costco spas available online (Evolution). 3) We like the concept of UV, such as in Jacuzzi spas, instead of chemicals, but does UV really kill all the bad stuff? Is a bromine system better? 4) We live in San Diego and for the next 10 days or so, the San Diego (Del Mar) fair is displaying lots of spas and we're wondering if the prices are really as "rock bottom" as the reps are claiming and if we'll be missing out on getting the lowest price if we don't buy during the fair. Is it really best to buy at the fair (I've seen a lot of negative posts about buying at an expo, and I assume a fair is similar)? I hate to be a sucker. 5) For example, the price being quoted on a Jacuzzi J-335 w/cover, steps, and delivery is $7995. Is that a good price? 6) Jacuzzi rep is claiming that they are the ONLY truly effective spa for hydrotherapy since they have a patented system that allows for an exact 50/50 mix of air and water, and that other spas don't have this ratio and therefore give you the itching sensation from the jets...even as I type this, I chuckle at myself for believing this...but is there even a grain of truth in this? Any reason Jacuzzi is a superior spa for hydrotherapy? They claim that they're the brand all the hospitals/rehab center use...? That's probably enough to throw at you all for now. Any/all advice and opinions are much appreciated! Any other brands we should be looking at? I'm reading lots of good things about Marquis on this forum, but haven't seen them yet. THANKS so much!