WWYD..RE above ground pool and $$$

**Debbie34** · 08-15-2008, 01:13 PM

My DH wants to buy a above ground pool for the family, it is 2 months old and a $3,000 pool,, we found on Craig's List for $1,200 plus it would take $100 in gas to get it...
The price is a good price, this is a 18 round and we would like a 24, but we are talking more $, should we buy this one and be happy we have something for the 4 of us, we live in GA so we have a few more months to enjoy, or do we save up for a 24 round that we would be very happy with and buy next year? TIA

DS is 3 year's old and DD is 6 weeks old, so DS would be the one enoying this year. tia

**The Muse** · 08-15-2008, 01:15 PM

For me it would depend on how much more the 24 would cost. If we're talking 2x the price for a 24, then I'd be happy with the 18. But, if it's just a few hundred dollars, I'd hold out for the 24.

**Michelle** · 08-15-2008, 01:15 PM

I would wait until you have enough money to buy the pool you really want

**tammy8701** · 08-15-2008, 01:44 PM

my self from owing a pool l would save up for a new pool you really dont know what you are getting being a used pool. our pool is a large oval shape sorry l dont know the right size, the biggest one they make and we had to replace the liner this year that was only 2 years old (dog fell in the pool) the cost was with tax $800.00 and to fill it back up with water another $350.00 then to put a fence around so the dog couldnt fall in again other$400.00.so yes buy new on this one

**Jayne** · 08-15-2008, 01:46 PM

Wait until you can get what you want...our first pool was 18 and it was way too small...we upgraded to a 24 a few years ago, much nicer...also if you are taking this pool down be careful, sometimes the liners get cracked when you remove them and have to be replaced

**Frugal Nurse** · 08-15-2008, 03:40 PM

I am going to agree with the rest.
However, that IS a great deal. If you're willing to take down and install on your own. I'd say.. go for it.
Get you're money's worth.
On the other hand... I do believe that if you save for something you really want - then you'll be happy and the money will be well spent with years of service.
I only wanted an inground pool. I had to save a few years to get it - but I did. (went to public swimming areas in the meantime - but 10 years later it serves us well - no need for a vacation in the summer... just go outside)

**Mom23boys** · 08-15-2008, 05:20 PM

I would agree; save for the pool you really want.

**Texasgirl** · 08-15-2008, 08:14 PM

I would save to get the pool that you really want.

**angelbumpkin** · 08-15-2008, 08:57 PM

I would save for the pool that you really want.

**Darlene** · 08-16-2008, 08:49 AM

I'd wait & save too. The way some things are going you may find having that money around and not spent might be a good thing. That said, who knows, a better pool deal may just fall into your laps while you are waiting.