Need advice finding quality above ground pool 33 x 18 in SE Pa.

Hi, first off just got back from local deal and he states aluminum is the best to buy, he wants to sell me a Swim n Play Oxford, or Fairfield and Coliseum by Wilbar, all aluminum pools.
He states they are the best. He is including a micro media sand filter, mamba cleaner, steps, start up items, etc.
I thought his prices were a little high, he stated $8,600 for the Swim n Play Oxford installed, which was his cheapest pool.
I want to find a QUALITY above ground pool, buy it from a distributor and sub the install out to an experienced installer. Figure I can save a couple grande that way.
But I do not know what kind is best?
I see galvanized steel, resin, aluminum.
I want my pool to last about 25 yrs. or longer.
I am also in Gilbertsville, Pa.
My yard where it will sit is relatively flat, so wont be difficult.
I also want to buy a solar panel to heat, I saw one on Leslies for $249.
Any help much appreciated!

Hi, looking to buy a 33 x 18 AG pool. Don't know what co. to buy or what material. Just talked to 2 dealers in the past 2 days. Local dealer only sells aluminum and states they are best made by Wilbar. The other guy sells Doughboy and states they are best, they are coated steel. I can get the Wilbar, Oxford for $8,500 installed and complete package with filter, accessories, etc.
The Doughboy Palm Shore is about 7,500 just for the pool alone.
I do want a good quality, lasting pool, so I am willing to pay a couple K extra for quality.
Just not sure the right decision, im a noob!!
I am in SE Pa. 30 miles northwest of Philly.
I did find an installer that will charge me approx. $1300 for installation.
Any help much appreciated!!

I was told resin pools are inferior., is this true? I can get this pool for $2,500 shipped , which I thought was a good deal. Would this pool last me 20 yrs.?

Hi, Mayhem, and welcome to the Pool Forum!

You started three threads all pretty much with the same content so I merged them all into one. Please only create one thread about a topic. The forum is pretty big already and it makes it very confusing when people are giving advice in multiple places.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Watermom

Hi, Mayhem, and welcome to the Pool Forum!

You started three threads all pretty much with the same content so I merged them all into one. Please only create one thread about a topic. The forum is pretty big already and it makes it very confusing when people are giving advice in multiple places.

Thanks!

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that is because my thread wasn't shown, what is up with the threads not showing?

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Originally Posted by Watermom

Hi, Mayhem, and welcome to the Pool Forum!

You started three threads all pretty much with the same content so I merged them all into one. Please only create one thread about a topic. The forum is pretty big already and it makes it very confusing when people are giving advice in multiple places.

Thanks!

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Can you please upgrade me so I can post in other areas?? I need more info. regarding aluminum vs. steel

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Originally Posted by mayhem69

that is because my thread wasn't shown, what is up with the threads not showing?

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Mayhem, when new members make a post, it goes into a moderation queue until one of us approves it and mods it in. It may not be immediate, but we try and clear the queue multiple times per day.

Until your registration is upgraded, you can read in the other areas if you log out first. If you find posts written by either PoolDoc or me, you can use the google search in our signatures to search through posts on the forum and also on our sister website www.poolsolutions.com.

Hope this helps!

ok, can you upgrade me then?? I am a total noob and just want to make sure I am making good purchases.
I am looking to buy the Sharkline Matrix 40x 18x 54", it is a coated steel wall pool with resin caps and veritcals.
I do not know what pump and filter to buy.
Is this a pump and filter system? http://www.amazon.com/Hayward-C40015...rtridge+filter
Is that any good for a 40x 18 pool?
I want to get this stuff asap to start swimming, my wife and kids are driving me nuts!!

Actually, PoolDoc does the registration upgrades. We have had soooo many new registrations recently. Hopefully he will get yours done soon. But, like I said above, you can go ahead and be reading in the forum and on www.poolsolutions.com while you wait.

You are going to love having a pool!