AGP Online Retailers

[JasonPayne]

I am wanting to comparison shop above ground pools. I am going to try to get good stuff, but as cheaply as possible, so I figure pool stores are out.

Lurking here since 2012 (I still haven’t purchased a pool) I’ve figured out some common online retailers are The Pool Factory, InyoPools, and Pool Supply World. I was wondering if there were any other big names in online pool retailers that I should be looking at for comparison shopping purposes as I finally get close to pulling the trigger on this purchase.

Thanks in advance for any feedback you can provide.

 

[splashpad]

@JasonPayne,

The biggest thing is to compare reviews (both on the forum & on retailers). Both on the seller AND on the pool itself.

Have you decided what exactly you want? Frame, Hard-side, sand, cartridge, diameter, depth, etc

 

[JasonPayne]

@splashpad

I have definitely decided a few things. Hard side pool. Leaning towards a cartridge filter. Definitely want a 27' x 54" inch pool.

 

[splashpad]

Nice, round or oval?
Any brand or even color preferences?

 

[Bosley]

looking forward to see where you go with this!!!

 

[JasonPayne]

@splashpad

I think I'm going to go with round for ease of install of oval. I don't care about color. I have been looking pretty hard at the Signature RTL (made by Wilbar I believe) from the pool factory. I cannot afford an all resin pool, but I know I want a resin top rail.

I'm leaning towards thepoolfactory because of their reputation on this site. That's part of the reason for this thread. I'm not sure where else to look.

 

[Bosley]

is the Signature pool made exclusively for the pool factory? I can't seem to find any other retailers for it.
I know the reason we choose round was because its way less money than oval and get more pool space!
With how strong the USD is right now, have you looked at ordering a pool from Canada? You may be able to get an all resin pool from here for the same price as the steel pool your looking at?

 

[JasonPayne]

@Bosley

That's an awesome idea I haven't thought about. Do you have suggestions on any retailers?

 

[Bosley]

I ordered mine from pool supply canada. They were awesome to deal with and the best pricing i could find

 

[JasonPayne]

@Bosley Thank you for your suggestion.

 

[richierich]

Vote here for the pool factory. Excellent company, excellent customer service. I called there maybe 3-4 times and very knowledgeable people picked up and explained all my questions. I got the saltwater 5000 and love it.

 

[Bosley]

@JasonPayne

How are you making out with your pool shopping? Find any good deals?

 

[JasonPayne]

@Bosley

Well, I can't seem to beat The Pool Factory for price and reputation for customer service on a complete pool package. I'm probably going to go that route unless I find something else. I have found quite a few different online pool retailers googling, but it's hard to find reviews on most places.

 

[Bosley]

Sweet. Get it ordered up. Spring is approaching!!!