I recently replaced my AG pool and bought one made by Atlantic Pools, the Concord model. The reason I went with that one is because I wanted to buy locally so I could support my local pool store and also so that if there were some problems, I had someplace to go for help instead of trying to deal with someone online. Of course I don't buy my pool chemicals at a pool store -- other than CYA occasionally -- but I do buy equipment type things there. They have been very nice and helpful to me through the years. Plus, I special ordered an inground liner for my AG pool and I wanted them to be the ones to fill out the order form instead of me so that if there was a problem, I'd have them to help and not be on my own trying to handle a problem.

Not sure if this helps you any, but at any rate, it is my $0.02. (Oh, and, I hired someone to do my installation. We did install our first pool but it was hard work and I decided it wasn't something I wanted to do this time. So, I went with an installer recommended by my pool store.)

By the way, welcome to the Pool Forum! You're gonna love having a pool!