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Limelight Pulse...am I overpaying?

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tjvisions:
This forum has helped me in the past (lurking ;)) so I wanted to post my question here before purchasing. We live in MD...
 
I inherited a 2000 Hot Springs Soverign when we bought our house. We have had leak issues since the very start and we finally decided to purchase new. I immediately called the local Hot Springs dealer and he gave me pricing on multiple tubs, one being the Pulse. He offered me a trade in credit of $1400 towards the purchase of a new tub. The Pulse delivered with tax, steps, cradle, and ozone is being offered at $9700 AFTER trade in credit. He also is charging me $200 to remove old tub which is in that price.
 
After researching on this forum and others, it seems many have received the same pricing without the trade...am I being played?

Jacuzzi Jim:
 I wouldn't pay that much! Close to 11,000 before trade in  :o       What are they asking for the highlife series?   

tjvisions:
They quoted me $9200 after trade in, taxes, cradle, cover, ozonator for a new Soverign

Hot Spring Ace:
Its not really like paying $11k for the spa because the reality is a 13 year old used spa with a leak issue is NOT worth $1400, that is very clear. They have overstated the trade value in IMO to make you feel better about that part when I'd have preferred to have offered you FAR less for the trade in and gave you a better price on the spa itself.

Think about it, what if they told you they'd give you $400 for the spa, $200 to haul it away and a new Pulse would be $9700 after trade in with steps, cover lift, ozone, etc.? Does that sound better? Its the same thing really, it all comes down to what that used spa is really worth and I think you'll find its not worth much leaking at that age.

If you're not sure what I mean ask them how much they'd give you just to remove the spa and buy it from you, they may have no interest at all. Then ask them how much if you just buy the new spa itself and say you'll take care of removing the old one yourself (even if you have no intention to do so). Those answers will tell you all you need to know.

Dr. Spa™ Ret.:
A 13 year old spa with leak issues? I'd think you'd have a difficult time just GIVING it away on craigslist for FREE.

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