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Hi all,I have wanted a hot tub for many years and have decided to finally treat myself and my family to one this year.After speaking to a number of friends who have bought second hand and also new I am no clearer as to which way I should go.I only have a limited budget (circa £3000) so I have the option of buying a second hand one from the usual online places, or to get a brand new one. All that I have read has warned me about buying from cheap online sites, however the reasons do not add up. For example the reasons they say to avoid online is that they are cheap parts, untreated softwood frames, no insulation, made in China and you cannot wet test. The brand new tubs include sellers such as Superior Spa's, Greener Grass UK and Blue Whale Spa's, who use Balboa, are made in USA, have insulation, have treated wood frames and have showrooms where you can wet test (albeit quite a distance for me to travel). There are others who do not have show rooms but seem to offer everything else including good warranties such as Spa Home, etc.I feel like I am missing something, why would anyone pay £5000+ when they could get one of these? What is wrong with them??So I have two questions if I may:1.What is the difference between the hot tubs that are going for £5000+ and the brand new ones advertised at half that price (made in USA, with Balboa, treated timber, acrylic shell, warranty etc)?2. Would you recommend getting a second hand hot tub for around the same price (£3000) in order to get a "better" but older hot tub, or would a new one from one of the places listed above be better as they come with warranties etc?Many thanks in advance for your advice!Danny
Take the $300 pump, invest the other $300 aggressively making 10%. After five years the $300 investment will have grown to ~$450. Pay the $50 of capitol gains tax on the profits, buy another $300 pump, and you made $100. Oh wait, how much does it cost to R&R the pump?................................never mind.