Allmand 520B vs Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Cruise: 5-year value retention (57% vs 57%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Cruise holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Cruise comes out ahead, holding about 57% of its value versus 57% for the Allmand 520B. Over the first five years the Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Cruise loses roughly $13,611 while the Allmand 520B loses about $6,104 — a gap near $-7507.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Playcraft Hampton 2285 Elite Cruise sheds about 14% in year one versus 9% for the Allmand 520B. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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