Big bob Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 How much should I offer someone selling a 14x7 maxx spa asking 9500 they purchased it 2017 , what are the pros and cons? How much are repairs and maintenance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusser Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Post the price for a brand new 14x7 maxx spa. I figure like buying a pre-owned vehicle: I buy vehicles like 6 years old for 40% of the original price. Obviously, pay much lower if that used spa is not 100% operational before you purchase it. And be sure to get quotes in advance for moving it to your location, new electrical hook-up, etc. In Arizona, seems like every week someone is trying to give a spa away on Craigslist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 #1 rule when buying a used spa: Never buy a spa you don't see running and up to temp. Open up panels and have a look inside for signs of water leaks new and old. Look around the base of the spa also. As for price... Hard to say without more information. Covers typically last 3-5 years and a cover set for a spa that big could run upwards of $800.00. Delivery...A spa that size might require a crane to get it out of their yard and another to get it into your yard. This can get costly depending on the size of the crane needed so make sure you know the costs going in. What is it going to sit on? That spa is quite large and you may incur costs to beef up an existing deck or to pour a concrete pad Spas above 5K can be a tough sell sometimes. Most folks buying a used spa are usually fine with coming up with 5K in cash but I find once the price goes over 5K a large portion of buyers will then finance and buy new but these are crazy times and availability of new spas is limited. Hot tubs are worse than buying a car as in once it is installed in a backyard the value drops 20-50% IMO. A spa that is out of warranty I would start at 50% of new and go down from there. JMO Set your budget and stay within it. Know the full costs to get it to your backyard and running. Covers, Pick up and Delivery, Spa pad/deck and electrical. Also try and get an idea of their current monthly running costs. They might be selling because it is costing them a small fortune in hydro. That spa is a big body of water and if you live in a cold climate your Winter months could be more than you are expecting. Good Luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big bob Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Thanks for your sound advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 No problem. Not trying to deter you from this spa.. It could be the right spa for you. If it's running (and it should be) don't be afraid to ask if you can get in and try it. Not all spas "fit" all people. Don't be shy. Good Luck and let us know what you decide in the end. Any photo links or ad for the spa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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