Purchased 18x52" metal frame pool April 2009 for $1000. Set-up said to be easy, did not warn the ground prep needed. Mid May finally done with ground prep, set up- leaked immediately. Intex had us cut the piece out, send to them, 2 weeks later got the new liner (now 6weeks later). June reset up pool, leak caused major damage to ground work, redid work, but still not perfect. Extremely high maintenance to keep salt level and yellow grunge off bottom & walls of liner. Skimmer very flimsy. 2 months of pool, turned green over night. After 10... read full review »