dpgtech Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I am writing this post in response to a post in the "I bought artic..." thread by smilinbare I believe it was. he asked how many dealers are active on the forum versus consumers. So I thought I would share in the interest of full disclosure. I am a service technician for Coleman spas and Jacuzzi spas we sell both at my company. I also do sales and deliveries. I try to give accurate advice, and my opinion about the products i sell and other products I compete against, because I feel those are the ones I know best. I think the products I sell are quality products, and I also think there are many other quality spas out there as well. so with all this out in the open feel free to value or discard my opinions, because that is what they are just opinions. educated ones I hope, but opinions none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I work for one of the largest Mechanical Contractors in the U.S we specialize in Plumbing, Boiler Service, Sheet Metal, Insulation, HVAC, Roofing, Arcitecual Metals, General Contractor Services. Me and My brother own a Pool and Spa Set Up, Maintenence, and Repair business. Independent of any dealers, they call me with there overload. We wanted to give out of warranty people a choice to call out of the phone book. Alot of dealers can be, well not very nice to people who don't own there brand. We also winterize and freeze protection and unthaw frozen tubs. Here in Northern Minnesota this is a major problem, a tub goes down and it needs to be looked at, fixed or drained before it freezes, so quick decisions abound. People will find I don't have a preferance to one brand but list several as good choices. I have a strong opinion regarding effieciency differences between the 2 types of insulation skeems and that is.....IT JUST DON"T MATTER. And people who are sold on one being that much better than the other have been decieved. My advice is more real world/common sense and not sales. I just love Hot Tubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I visit every once in a while and represent a company. I'm absolutely not here to "sell" anything to anybody... just help answer a question or two every once in a while and get some good info. and laughs from all the posts. Inspite of the dealer-consumer ratio... the information is great and should all be taken with a grain of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I visit every once in a while and represent a company. I'm absolutely not here to "sell" anything to anybody... just help answer a question or two every once in a while and get some good info. and laughs from all the posts. Inspite of the dealer-consumer ratio... the information is great and should all be taken with a grain of salt. Haven't seen you in a while Amanda....welcome back, we have missed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Kahuna Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I am strictly a consumer living in N.W. Ontario, Canada. I am a fairly new to the hot tub scene, but try to help others on the board based on my own experiences and advice given to me by others on this board, family that own tubs, family that has knowledge based on their feild of work (chemists, electricians, plumbers, etc). I own an Arctic spa, but do not try to push others to buy one, as after searching for a tub for several years, i have found that there are many quality brands, each with it's pros and cons, and it all comes down to preference (and like roger said, full foam vs thermal pane, it doesn't really matter much in final buying decisions). If there's a question i don't know, i wait until somebody replies and learn for myself, if there is one i can help with input, i answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I am strictly a consumer living in N.W. Ontario, Canada. I am a fairly new to the hot tub scene, but try to help others on the board based on my own experiences and advice given to me by others on this board, family that own tubs, family that has knowledge based on their feild of work (chemists, electricians, plumbers, etc). I own an Arctic spa, but do not try to push others to buy one, as after searching for a tub for several years, i have found that there are many quality brands, each with it's pros and cons, and it all comes down to preference (and like roger said, full foam vs thermal pane, it doesn't really matter much in final buying decisions). If there's a question i don't know, i wait until somebody replies and learn for myself, if there is one i can help with input, i answer. Kahuna and I are neighbors. He lives in the next major town up the highway from me. It happens to be a couple hundred miles up said highway though cause theres nothing in Northern Minnesota cept timberwolfs (which I saw last weekend) moose and deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Kahuna Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Kahuna and I are neighbors. He lives in the next major town up the highway from me. It happens to be a couple hundred miles up said highway though cause theres nothing in Northern Minnesota cept timberwolfs (which I saw last weekend) moose and deer. Whatta you mean nothing? There's a good casino there, lol . . . and a few good restaurants, ski resorts, etc . . . tons of deer your way, major moose my way . . . and if you like timberwolves, i go hunting up north from where i am, was sitting in my cut waiting for a moose we had pushed through the bush, an hour later i hear a pack of timberwolves, sure enough they got my moose the buggers . . . kinda erie at dusk, listening to them howl, growl, bark only a few hundred yards in the bush and nobody but you around . . . started counting how many rounds i had left for my 7mm Rem mag, lol, actually timberwolves are harmless to humans, never been a case of one attacking a human (cross breds, yes, but timberwolves, no) and beautiful to watch (except when they get my kill before i get my kill, lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Whatta you mean nothing? There's a good casino there, lol . . . and a few good restaurants, ski resorts, etc . . . tons of deer your way, major moose my way . . . and if you like timberwolves, i go hunting up north from where i am, was sitting in my cut waiting for a moose we had pushed through the bush, an hour later i hear a pack of timberwolves, sure enough they got my moose the buggers . . . kinda erie at dusk, listening to them howl, growl, bark only a few hundred yards in the bush and nobody but you around . . . started counting how many rounds i had left for my 7mm Rem mag, lol, actually timberwolves are harmless to humans, never been a case of one attacking a human (cross breds, yes, but timberwolves, no) and beautiful to watch (except when they get my kill before i get my kill, lol) This young one stood on the road 30 feet from us as we sat there admiring his beauty. Very cool animal and knows that the side of the road is a good place for a meal. Not skragly like a coyote, very clean and majestic. Sorry about the moose.....LOL should went and fought for it......with the 7MM of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Haven't seen you in a while Amanda....welcome back, we have missed you. Thanks Roger! I've missed you guys too but I've been very busy! I'll try to pop in every once in a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulan1 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Thanks Roger! I've missed you guys too but I've been very busy! I'll try to pop in every once in a while! Did you blow his brains out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Kahuna Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Did you blow his brains out? I don't shoot what i won't eat, therefore, i would never shoot a wolf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Did you blow his brains out? hahaha... no! I'm not the hunter type... I'd probly try to wrap the wounds of the hunted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulan1 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 hahaha... no! I'm not the hunter type... I'd probly try to wrap the wounds of the hunted! How would you like if you were shot and someone trying wrapping your wounds? I know I would want to just die!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 How would you like if you were shot and someone trying wrapping your wounds? I know I would want to just die!!! depends on how bad the wound is... what was this topic again? Oh yes, dealer or consumer. I'm BOTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulan1 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 depends on how bad the wound is... what was this topic again? Oh yes, dealer or consumer. I'm BOTH! What company do you represent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Tub Guru Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 I'm a Arctic Spa Dealer. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulan1 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 I'm a Arctic Spa Dealer. Michael Oh ok but what company does AMANDA represent. I'm a Arctic Spa Dealer. Michael Where are you located Micheal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Tub Guru Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Where are you located Micheal I'm not sure about Amanda. I have a few stores. Novi, MI Breckenridge, CO Lake Tahoe, CA Carson City, NV soon to be Reno, NV Michael www.HeavenlyTimes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulan1 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 I'm not sure about Amanda. I have a few stores. Novi, MI Breckenridge, CO Lake Tahoe, CA Carson City, NV soon to be Reno, NV Michael www.HeavenlyTimes.com Mike, how is that buying online working for you? How do you juggle between the few locations you have? I was thinking about opening a dealer in NJ, and Conneticuit eventually to take up the tri-state area. How do you check up on all the stores? Do you have a general manager for each location? Very nice website. I want to start the buying online with a checkout. How did you get that started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 What company do you represent. Clearwater Spas in Woodinville WA. a division of Hydroplastics. Technically I'm not a dealer, I just work at one of the showrooms. You can read more about me in a topic I posted a while back about "get to know the regulars". And you Brulan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulan1 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Clearwater Spas in Woodinville WA. a division of Hydroplastics. Technically I'm not a dealer, I just work at one of the showrooms. You can read more about me in a topic I posted a while back about "get to know the regulars". And you Brulan? Pooltech Inc. NY www.spasauna.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Pooltech Inc. NY www.spasauna.com Hey from my home town! Cool! I was born over in Long Island. Been a long time since I was there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulan1 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hey from my home town! Cool! I was born over in Long Island. Been a long time since I was there though. Your from Farmingdale? Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzz Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Sales Manager for 3 stores in Delaware, HotSpring & Tiger River Spas & Above Ground pools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Sales Manager for 3 stores in Delaware, HotSpring & Tiger River Spas & Above Ground pools Hey guzz! Nice to see you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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