Tom Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 I did a search and couldn't find anything about this on the forum. Hope I'm not jumping the gun. Here is a quote from a media release: SCOTTSDALE, AZ – September 22, 2006 – Bigfish Publications is pleased to announce the launch of our Spasearch CertifiedTM and Spasearch ApprovedTM endorsement program. Effective immediately, manufacturers will have the opportunity to apply for these coveted awards, which carry the distinction of being the only endorsements based entirely on independent consumer satisfaction surveys. Because the surveys are evaluated by a professional team of third-party auditors, manufacturers and spa buyers alike will be secure in the knowledge that all winners were selected based solely on the quality and consistency of their products. “Having an annual independent endorsement program is long overdue. For years our industry has been plagued with unaccredited sources that offer awards based on paid advertising or other financial consideration,” says David Wood, publisher of Spasearch MagazineTM. “We are delighted to offer this unique program to hot tub manufacturers." It is the hope of Spasearch that these awards will help to simplify the purchasing process for families seeking to make a home spa part of their day-to-day lifestyle. - - - - - Spasearch Certified™ is limited to the top 20% of all manufacturers participating in the audit programme. Criteria inlcude membership in trade and business organizations, meeting certain warranty standards, appropriate safety certification, dealer training and support, customer support, etc., and third-party evidence of customer satisfaction as described above. Further information is available on the Spasearch site. A list of Approved and Certified manufacturers is due to be released in Las Vegas this month. Bigfish Publications is the sponsor of this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 "Hope I'm not jumping the gun." Probably. This is VERY new and I don't think has been released other that to the manufacturers. We chose not to spend the $4000.00 to "apply". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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