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$3500
I think Wisconsin is about 5500 miles away, just a bit too far
$3500 is 2nd party. A dealer would give you about $2000-2500. HOWEVER you may find a dealer that would give you $3000-4000! If you decide to go with a dealer, I guess you have to find out what the bottom dollar difference is, and make up your mind from there. I just traded in an older tub for a Caldera Cumberland, and got a HECK of a trade (IMHO). I got as much or more than I could have sold it for. I didn't even THINK of selling it on my own after his quote. But I had to listen to 3 or 4 other crumby quotes also.Some suggestions: 1.) DO NOT RULE OUT A TRADE IN! Take pictures of your hot tub and bring them along when you go to the dealer. Tell the dealer that your tub is in MINT condition (if it is!) and tell them how you will tell all your friends about the dealer, if he gives you a good deal! (then make sure you do!) 2.) Don't make up your mind on a particular model or brand. Some dealers are "hungrier" than others.3.) I guarantee that one dealer will give you a trade in heads and shoulders above the rest. If it is a good brand, pick the model you want from that dealer and go with it. Because it is end of the year clearance time, you may do very well!4.) Cost differential was more important to me than a particular brand. Because I was flexible with brand and dealership, I saved a LOT of money. I went with the dealer that gave me the best deal, and I still got the size and voltage (I wanted 115V) that I wanted. Funny thing is, I actually got the BEST tub in my size range, the BEST CASH TRADEIN, for the BEST price, from a dealer that I think may be the BEST in town. It is funny how it worked out. But I assure you it did.5.) Hope this helps. Again, these are only my opinions. Others definately will have other opinions!Neo
I would think the Marquis would bring a bit more used because it still carries a warranty..