Not all used hot tubs are crappy, while many will be. Certain circumstances, such as moving, or just not having the time and energy to deal with the constant maintenance might make families or individuals sell their used hot tubs at a fraction of what they bought them for. Since buying used hot tubs can be very hit or miss, before making a purchase like this we recommend that you are very careful if you don’t know very much about hot tubs in general.
The best place to start finding used hot tubs is in Craigslist (www.craigslist.org), a website that provides local classified ads. People who don’t mind driving a few hours to pay less might just get rewarded with Craigslist. If you type in “used hot tubs” into the search field regularly to check the listings in your area for these, and act quickly when you find one of these cheap hot tubs for sale, you might just luck out with an amazing deal!
The next place you should look for one of these hot tubs are the local classified sections of your newspaper. This used to be a great way of finding cheap hot tubs, but with expensive rates of these classified pages smarter sellers have relocated to services such as Craigslist to increase their profits.
Lastly you can check out the hot tub dealers. While they probably won’t want to sell you used hot tubs since they won’t make them as much profit, you might be able to find one lying around there.
Relocating the used hot tubs
Many times moving used hot tubs can damage parts, especially the shell. You will also need a vehicle or trailer that will be able to accommodate your used hot tubs. https://www.hottubsdepot.com/moving-hot-tub/
Cleaning
Many times these have sat in the sellers backyard for years, collecting dirt, bugs and other debris that will have to be thoroughly cleaned before you even think about using it. Are you ready to pay somebody, or put yourself through the daunting task of cleaning it out?
Repairs
Most of the time (unless you lucked out with a great deal) used hot tubs will require some sort of repairs over the next couple years that you own them. These repairmen usually charge a pretty penny.
Getting your backyard/home ready
Is your backyard already ready for the new portable spa, or is it going to require some work?
Is the hot tub covers included?
Does it come with a cover, or is it so badly damaged from weather that it’s not even worth bringing home with you?
While we’re not trying to say that finding a decent one is impossible, we just want you to be aware of what you might be getting into when buying used hot tubs. What you thought was a great deal could possibly end up with a nightmare of bills. If you aren’t willing to take this risk, maybe you should purchase a new one.