Well I have to stop spending money, but this was a good deal. And after reading about how crap the cartidge filter is I snagged the 1600 sand filter for $137.99 w/free shipping off Amazon. It shows as 189.99 but if you look to the right there is a seller offering it for 137 w/the free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...sr=8-1&seller=