Purchased Oct., 2015.  Out of the box the spa works as advertised, but is extremely noisy.    If this item is going to be near an outside sitting area, it might prove a major distraction if one is seeking some serenity.  Other spas I have owned have a heating cycle separate from turning on pumps.  Seems like this spa uses the noisy pump cycle to heat the water.  Thought we could get use to it, but after a couple days we have decided to return this item, which in itself is a real pain.

Pros: Looks fine, easy to move, works as advertised.
Cons: Uncomfortably noisy heat cycle, which will be on a lot in the winter.  In process of returning item.