Newbie Here. Hs Prodigy Question

[msdeer]

I have the chance to buy a 2008 model HS Prodigy, that appears to have been taken care of really well.

The guy is getting a divorce and they need the money. He is asking $1500 for it.

I have to make a decision today and it will take about 3 days for a local dealer to go take a look at it.

It is full of water, and seems to be functioning flawlessly.

Would you all consider this a good deal? I priced this unit at around $6000 new.

This would be my first spa in a long time, and this one will fit the spot on my patio perfectly.

Would you consider buying or should I just throw the extra money at a new one? I really like the loungers but don't want to spend $8k finding out we won't use it as much as we thought.

[msdeer]

You all are the spa experts.

Is 19 jets enough or do I want to go larger with more jets?

This one will run on 120 VAC or 230 VAC supposidly, What would be the difference in running in one or the other?

Do those of you who own this spa like it or wish you would have gone a different route?

[Dan.The.Spa.Man]

I have the chance to buy a 2008 model HS Prodigy, that appears to have been taken care of really well.

The guy is getting a divorce and they need the money. He is asking $1500 for it.

I have to make a decision today and it will take about 3 days for a local dealer to go take a look at it.

It is full of water, and seems to be functioning flawlessly.

Would you all consider this a good deal? I priced this unit at around $6000 new.

This would be my first spa in a long time, and this one will fit the spot on my patio perfectly.

Would you consider buying or should I just throw the extra money at a new one? I really like the loungers but don't want to spend $8k finding out we won't use it as much as we thought.

If everything is working then yes, great deal. Probably could get $3000 for it if you don't like it.

[msdeer]

Thats what I was thinking. Seems like it is in near perfect condition. He seems to be a stand up guy in a financial bind.

[spatech (the unreal one)]

I have the chance to buy a 2008 model HS Prodigy, that appears to have been taken care of really well.

The guy is getting a divorce and they need the money. He is asking $1500 for it.

I have to make a decision today and it will take about 3 days for a local dealer to go take a look at it.

It is full of water, and seems to be functioning flawlessly.

Would you all consider this a good deal? I priced this unit at around $6000 new.

This would be my first spa in a long time, and this one will fit the spot on my patio perfectly.

Would you consider buying or should I just throw the extra money at a new one? I really like the loungers but don't want to spend $8k finding out we won't use it as much as we thought.

I'd expect a 2 year old spa to be worth about 50% of what it is new, depending on condition. That is a very good price for a 2 year old Hot Spring that you are able to see functioning properly.

[Peteyboy]

Snap that sucker up quickly.

[MikeVB]

I just purchased - quite coincidentally -- a used Hot Springs Prodigy spa last August. The kicker is that it is a 1994 model for which I paid only $300 from the boss of my fiancee (and I knew her boss could be trusted). I only had to replace the pump and filters to the tune of a a few hundred dollars; that was it. This thing is SOLID and it's 16 years old! I have been COMPLETELY ENJOYING the spa at least thrice weekly since then and I've come to believe it's one of the most satisfying and wisest purchases I've ever made.

For that price and with an almost current-year model of such a highly-regarded manufacturer, if I were you I wouldn't walk but RUN to this seller. I guarantee you'll never regret it. And believe me, $300 or $1,500 water feels just as good as $8,000 water! Congratulations on this stellar opportunity. Enjoy!

[amiller353]

Good deal.