Yes, we got it new. We didn't want to buy someone else's problem, and we wanted the warranty. I have met several people though that are selling good boats at very good prices. Cost of living (mostly the cost of gas I think) has made it not worth owning it for them. I think there are many deals out there at the moment.
Classroom tanks? Yes, I'm finding some wacky things in the grasses but I'm bringing home NOTHING until time for school to start up again. I get burned out from tanks towards the end of each year.