Newbie needs advice on first hard sided pool to buy...

[sunlove]

Sure just go look at it before you commit to anything. Make sure 1. it was professionally installed and 2. they didn't empty it already (damaging). Try for something 1-2 seasons old and check the walls, uprights and rails thoroughly....

[BigDave]

It is some brand of Wilbar, all steel. I looked at one assembled at the poolstore and was comfortable with the side supports.
A round pool will always be less expensive than an oval if it's at all possible you can get a better pool for the same mony in round than oval.
Some excavation will always be required - to remove existing lawn and level undisturbed soil. It may look flat but it almost never is unless you've measured it level

[nelson411]

Thanks. I've been looking at a Wilbar, can't remember the name. It's 12 x 24 with some kind of hidden buttresses. I'll see if we can fit in a round one instead of an oval one.
Thanks for the fast reply.
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[nelson411]

Well...we just can't decide now. I've wavering between an 12 X 24 Intex Ultra Frame, or a Doughboy Sand dollar II 12 X 20. The second choice is more expensive, but it looks like we will need to extend the concrete slab any way to accommodate any pool. Might a Doughboy help with the resale of a house, if we didn't take it with us?
Any one have any suggestions?

[Watermom]

Might a Doughboy help with the resale of a house, if we didn't take it with us?

I doubt it.

[BigDave]

... it looks like we will need to extend the concrete slab any way to accommodate any pool.

Why would you need to extend the slab? AG pools don't usually need this and are constructed on level ground. Is it a local code or a particular aspect of your space?