Why not just buy a bathtub for $250?
Bathtubs in this price range are generally not of the same quality as their older counterparts. If you refinish a bathtub at $325-$399.00 per bathtub you save about 75% over replacement costs. One must consider the plumbing, tub wall enclosure, the flooring, and the logistics of removing the bathtub from the house. Often times the door jams need to be removed and in some cases, even walls.