Aquired AGP, now what...

[darenjones]

okay... okay... easy on me now..
I was only t o l d about burying it, and only a partial. Most of these need an inch or so in the ground anyway I thought ? please help, as I stated before, I am new at this.
as far as the support structure, I am a carpenter/ cabinet maker. I know, this does not qualify me as a pool builder, or any type of expert.
However, I have built some amazing structures, and usually build a lot of stuff without much to work with. I am not too much worried about the 1/10 of cost, I am aware that it is going to be labor intense. Something worth having is not always easy to achieve; if you want it bad enough.
I am just of the philosophy that something is trash just because it isn't all there. This wall looks practically new, I am not even sure it was ever used ; just hated to see it just thrown out.
If it is hopeless, then tell me hopeless, set it to the curb.
But, if it is possible, show me some light, and guide me there with patients.. that is all I ask!

[CarlD]

Daren:
For me, I would HATE to see you either have a tragic accident, or end up spending more than a new pool would cost you. I've not heard of the wall having dirt against it--maybe the missing bottom rail.

I'm pretty handy too--I spent a couple of years after college as residential carpenter, and, when I did my pool, I did all my own architectural drawings--plans, elevations, details, etc, which were approved by our building dept. I milled most of the cedar I used in the fence and gate, too. (the gate was my own design--I didn't want any diagonals across it.) My point is I am able to empathize with you, but I think you are making a mistake, and I'm afraid for the consequences if I'm right.

[darenjones]

well, I appreciate all of the input here, and I guess (regretably) I am rolling the wall out to the trash this week. I just hate to do it because of the condition of the wall and parts.
Back to ground zero. What would I be looking at for a decent pool package, 20 foot or so, AG, pump, filter... plumbing I can handle, deck I have wood for...
on a tight enough budget that I do need to keep from wasting money by giving it to a salesman at a big pool showroom...
any advice apreciated as always!

[matt4x4]

Well, if you want to avoid giving your money to the showroom guy, may I suggest buying on-line - many here have had great experiences with on line vendors, I can't help with that since I don't know who or which is good.
I think you can probably buy a 20 foot round for 2000-3000, all included, it just depends on the quality of the pool you are buying.