I had such a great response to my article about how to get a discount clawfoot tub that I figured I would write an article further explaining how to buy a new clawfoot tub.

Since most of the people who e-mailed me in this article said the found that Craigslist was the best place to buy a used clawfoot tub I wanted to focus on buying a used clawfoot tub online and making sure you don’t get ripped off.

Knowing the difference between a 5′ roll rim and a 5′ French double-ended tub can be a $2000 difference!  Difference sizes of tubs also matter, so make sure you are not buying a tiny tub!

The first thing you should keep in mind when buying a used clawfoot tub is it’s condition.  Stains, cracks, cuts, and blemishes will all take away from the value of a used clawfoot tub.  If the cast iron on a tub is cracked, DO NOT BUY IT!  This means it will not even hold water!

If you buy a used clawfoot tub that needs refinishing expect to pay an additional $700 to have it professionally refinished.

The bottom line is that you you need to be careful when buying a used clawfoot tub!  Make sure you know what you’re buying and be prepared to spend a little money on reconditioning your used clawfoot tub.  A good buy can save you thousands of dollars!