I had the same kind of luck with the pool dealer as Husker fan. I went to a different dealer to get a price comparison and the price was about $800 dollars lower at first but then when I asked for a fax of what we discussed he stuttered and said "Well this price doesn't include the liner or shipping or ...".
Sounds like a low ball get you in the door and let me work you over kinda deal. Then when I asked the initial dealer about changing up the pump and filter she seemed to get frustrated and gave me the " Ive been doing this for 25 yrs and I know what Im talking about" and proceeded to tell me this was a
"package deal" so the price would not differ much if I bought without their pump and filter.

Its very frustrating to me, I mean are people doing so good these days that they dont have to " sell you". This is by no means a necessity and I would think they would be willing to do what it takes to make the sale.

Im leaning more towards the Artesian pools now and have submitted a request for
quotes on their round pools. They have a 36' pool! WOW! I thought the 32' was as big as they made em.

Thanks for your repies and I would still appreciate advice and opinions.

What a great forum!

Rustin