I'm mid-build for a new inground (I have a build thread in that forum too) pool and my pool contract called for a Hayward TriStar single speed 2hp pump. I started doing my homework and I think I can get great filtration and turnover and save a chunk of cash going VS since we have a long swim season in Texas.
My pool build cost includes that original pump above so I asked how much to jump up to the TriStar VS model. They quoted me (via text and indirectly from a guy I can't get a hold of to talk to) $795 for their EcoStar model for the upgrade assuming my TriStar hasn't been taken out of the box by the plumbers yet as a credit. I looked online and saw that I can BUY the EcoStar outright for just under $900 so that sounds like I'm paying for both pumps and giving them one back basically. I called the last two days trying to get a salesperson or help on the phone but no one has been able to help so I told them to just stick to the single speed pump and I'll do it myself when they're done I guess.
Am I missing something in the pricing or is this just a full mark up scheme thing?
Right now it feels like that old "they've got my money" and can't be bothered feeling.
Just curious on your input!
My pool build cost includes that original pump above so I asked how much to jump up to the TriStar VS model. They quoted me (via text and indirectly from a guy I can't get a hold of to talk to) $795 for their EcoStar model for the upgrade assuming my TriStar hasn't been taken out of the box by the plumbers yet as a credit. I looked online and saw that I can BUY the EcoStar outright for just under $900 so that sounds like I'm paying for both pumps and giving them one back basically. I called the last two days trying to get a salesperson or help on the phone but no one has been able to help so I told them to just stick to the single speed pump and I'll do it myself when they're done I guess.
Am I missing something in the pricing or is this just a full mark up scheme thing?
Right now it feels like that old "they've got my money" and can't be bothered feeling.
Just curious on your input!