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I personally wouldn't buy one with any damage to the shell. The cabinet, can be replaced or fixed easliy. The shell is what holds all that water in and is also in some cases part of the stucture. Plus blems in the shell may be felt when using the tub. Just my 2 cents.
I'm learning alot here. Thanks.Newbie question. Are all tubs fiberglass backed? What are the common methods and how do I find out which one a tub I am looking at is?thanksDoug
What do you think. Would you buy a hot tub that has been returned under warranty, fixed and resold by the manufacturer? It depends on what the "fix" was all about.The unit comes with a full warranty...just fewer years based on the age. For example, if the tub had a 5 year warranty and was returned after 1 year, I would get the remaining 4 years. In writing from the factory.This is good as long as it really is in writing and specific about what it covers and what it doesn't cover.Reasons for Returns:1. Shipping damage to fake wood skirt -- No issue in my book, I dont mindYeah... not a prob.2. Discoloration of shell -- I don't think this is an issueThis is a maybe in my book depending on what made the shell become discolored. 3. Shell cracked at top and repaired -- sounds pretty bad to me. Probably not buyI wouldn't touch this with a ten foot pole.4. Microcracks in surface of tub -- don't know, what do you think?No way Jose. Anything with the word "crack" and "shell" in the same sentence scares me.5. Small delaminations on surface of tub -- dont think this would be a big deal unless on a seating surface.I also would stay away from this. If it delaminated in one spot... what is to stop it from delaminating in another spot? If you choose this route.. get the shell warranty in writing also.Good luck!