Where Can I Get a Hot Tub for My Garden?

So you’re in the market for a new hot tub!  Congratulations on that!  Soon you’ll be relaxing in the privacy of your own backyard and enjoying the fruits of your buying decision process.  But before all that happens, you’re probably wondering where can I get a hot tub for my garden?  You may have seen pop up retailers in the parking lot of your local shopping mall, or maybe a spa expo has come through town at the local fairgrounds.  These pop ups always advertise incredible prices, wide selection and brand name hot tubs, but are they better than the local retailers?  In this article we’ll show you why you should choose a local dealer over these flies by night pop up demos.

Dealer Reputation

When it comes to pop up spa retailers the fact is that you know nothing of their reputation.  And quite often that’s the way they like it.  And while not every pop-up spa retailer is unscrupulous, there’s no way to actually check on their reputation.  Here today and gone tomorrow you’ll have a pretty tough time getting the opinion of former customers and their experiences.  When you deal with a local retailer, you’ll know exactly how long they’ve been serving the community, their reputation for treating customers and where to find them if anything goes wrong with your purchase.  Local retailers need to be in it for the long run and they won’t accomplish that by treating their customers poorly.

Service

Ideally you won’t need to service your hot tub anytime in the near future.  But if you have questions, are looking for advice, or are actually in need of some servicing, a local dealer is there to help you.  If you make a purchase from a travelling sales show, you’ll have a tough time tracking them down for any necessary aftercare.  Even if it’s something as simple as getting advice on water chemistry you can rest assured your local dealer will always be there.  That’s likely not the case with a pop-up retailer.

Product Quality

The sad fact is that travelling spa sales shows are trying to offload as much product with the greatest profit margin possible.  This often means low quality hot tubs with a large markup.  The retail price of these inferior quality tubs may be less than what you’ll find in your local dealer’s showroom, but as the saying goes, you’ll get what you pay for.  Because your local dealer’s reputation is on the line, they’re more likely to stock brand name hot tubs that are built to last.  Creating a viable long-term business in a community requires quality merchandise - something that’s not as important to a retailer who keeps moving on to new territory.

Retail Experience

Pop up retailers have a short period of time to make as many sales as possible.  What you’re likely to experience is a fast-talking salesperson looking to turnover whatever stock they have on hand - regardless of your needs.  When it comes to wet tests, installation assistance and aftermarket care, most pop up retailers just don’t have the time.  They need to make the sale before it’s time to move on to the next town.  If you’re looking for a more relaxed retail experience, your local dealer won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.  You’ll be able to make multiple visits, try out different hot tub models and take your time in what will be a major life purchase.  Do yourself a favour and treat yourself to a better retail experience by dealing with a company who isn’t governed by a run and gun sales method.

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