WHY IS A USED $8000 SPA BETTER THAN A New $3000 SPA?
Easy….
1.High Quality 5/16″ Lucite Acrylic costs manufacturers $1150 EACH and as low as $850 if they are purchasing over 10,000 annually.
2. Exterior Skirting and Framework: Many spa manufacturers are using 3/4″ wood to support the nearly 2000 pounds of water. That works fine as long as you leave the spa where it is. What about when you move it in 3-5 years … after that thin wood has time to rot because it isn’t treated? I have seen too many spas falling apart.
3. Jets: You can purchase cheap jets for $3 with shiny plastic that looks chrome or you can spend $60 on just one high quality jet. If they are selling a new hot tub with 50 jets for $3000 – which jet do you think it has?
4. Components – A full setup with motor and blower connected to the controller can be purchased as cheap as $250 for chinese components or $1700 for high quality american made. Which is yours?
5. Insulation – is there any foam in it? I am not talking about silver colored bubble wrap. I am talking about high density foam. A full foam or thermal foam spa can cost as much as $500 just in foam!
6. Fittings – Are the hoses clear and slid over slip barbs or are they glued, clamped and installed on ridged barb fittings? Obviously it takes more time to do it correctly.
7. Warranty – If they are selling too cheap, and offer too great of a warranty then obviously you must consider the possibility they are going out of business.
If your budget is under $3000 and you just cant afford more then maybe you should consider a used spa. There are plenty of high quality spas out there built to last 20 years. Consider Investing in a quality made older spa.