BC Used Hot Tubs   Greater Vancouver  (604) 787-4441  bcusedhottubs@gmail.com
 
Curious But Hesitant About Buying Used?  

If your budget allows it, there's no question that new is the way to go (we sell more new tubs than used ones these days).  The advantages of a new spa are obvious, so we won't elaborate.  But if a new tub is cost prohibitive, then a second hand spa just makes sense!  To make you feel more comfortable with the idea, consider the following:


1. So what if it's not brand new?
Think about it - no matter how much you spend on a new hot tub, it becomes "used" the moment you get in, which means that everybody has a used hot tub!  So what's the big deal?


2.  New doesn't always mean improved
In some cases, the old saying “they don’t make 'em like they used to” can be true when it comes to hot tubs.  

Over the last few years the hot tub industry has paid a disporportionate amount of attention to aesthetic appeal.  Since potential buyers seem more concerned with cosmetics than functionality and construction, it's the cheapest and surest way to attract potential buyers.  

But even beautiful looking lower-end tubs are likely to be far inferior to an older higher-end model.  New low-end hot tub shells are weaker, the plumbing is substandard, the skirting is more flimsy and the motors don’t last as long.  Some of the newer digital displays and electronic controls don't stand up to abuse very well and can be temperamental.  When metal parts are replaced with plastic, they wear out faster and break easier

3.  Hot tub shells age very well.
Sculpted shell design has not significantly evolved over the years.  Minor changes have been introduced but not enough to make older ones look really "dated". Even an older model can look brand new if it has been well cared for.  

For instance, we once saw a twenty-year-old hot tub that looked almost exactly like a 2005 model we had at the warehouse - the seating layout and color pattern were almost identical! 


4.  Spa technology doesn't significantly advance from year to year.
The plumbing and mechanics of a spa are pretty basic concepts and not very much changes from year to year.  

For instance, let’s compare hot tubs to cars: No matter what the model, a 1997 car will almost certainly be mechanically inferior to a 2007 model.  But with a hot tub, even if the control panel layout looks "modernized", a new tub may actually be functionally almost identical to a 1997 model!

One thing to keep in mind is jet pressure – older tubs were not designed to provide strong jets.  If jet pressure is important to you, you might be limiting yourself to newer models from higher end brand names.

 
5.  Used Spas Cost Less!
OK, let's face it - this is by far the main reason why people consider buying a used item.  The simple fact is that if you are on a limited budget, your options for a new hot tub are limited.  

If you can't afford a good new spa, it's better to go with a good used spa than to go with a cheap low quality new spa.  And if you can't afford a good used spa, a cheap functional used hot tub is better than no tub at all, right?

Still hesitant?
If you still hate the idea of a used tub, it might be best for you to come up with the extra money for a new one!  If you want to pay the very least money possible, you might want to consider a "factory second" or go with a very simple model.  Please contact us for more information.

Phone us at (604) 787-4441 or email us at hottubsgalore@gmail.com