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Been shopping and everyone is selling off their 2014 models at a discount. I'm new to hot tub buying so maybe this is a selling tactic, maybe not. But I'm surprised that dealers basically consider a floor model filled with water and used, a new floor model. So if you were shopping for a new car and there were two,, 2014 models on the lot. One had 5 miles on it and the other had 5000. Well that's Used, plain and simple. I guess I look at a hot tub which has been running for the past year, maybe less, all the controls being manipulated much more than an owner due to potential buyers fiddling with it each daily. Wet tests. Etc etc As opposed to the floor model that has never been filled since the factory test. So to the knowledge hot tub folks, what's your opinion? I say it's a used hot tub and the price should reflect that.
Thanks for the replies, I also agree a floor model is a good way to save some money by getting last years model. Although i disagree with Hot Springs Ace about the 5 mile comment. I don't sell cars, merely used it as an analogy. But i would say 5 miles is like a car pulled off the hauler, maybe around the lot and parked. But if every potential buyer took it around the lot, slammed the doors, played with the buttons, etc etc. well then it becomes more used than not. Hence, a hot tub filled and running for the past 6 months or so is more used than not.But hey you must be a dealer trying to justify why not to consider it used. Either way I appreciate your feedback and respect everyone opinion.