Bestway Hydrium Above Ground Pool - Steel Side Wall with Sand Pump - 18 ft x 52 in

This was an amazing purchase zero complaints (except maybe the nuts for the ladder weren't metal but no big deal) sturdy, fairly easy to put together, beautiful addition for our yard and now feels like a backyard oasis! Hope it lasts us for years.

Pool Review Overall, I'd say this is a great pool for the money, but there are definitely a few areas that could be improved. Ordering: Flawless. The ordering process was smooth and easy with no issues at all. Shipping: This is where things got frustrating. The shipment was delayed because the carrier was given the wrong address and phone number multiple times on the bill of lading. I ultimately had to reach out myself to track it down and coordinate delivery. Not ideal. Delivery: Once it finally arrived, the driver was fantastic — very helpful and professional. However, the box itself was pretty beat up, which was a little concerning at first. Setup: The instructions say two people can handle setup in about two hours. That was definitely not our experience. We did get it assembled, but it was not easy and took over 5 hours. I would strongly recommend having at least three people. The instructions also cover multiple pool types, which made it more confusing than it needed to be trying to figure out which steps applied to ours. Quality: Overall quality is pretty good, but a few things stood out: One part arrived broken The setup really needed six gaskets, but only five were included, so we had to improvise The “bottom ground cover” advertised sounded like a nice padded liner, but it turned out to be a thin, cheap tarp — definitely not what was expected Customer Service: Customer service was friendly and helpful. They handled the broken part reasonably well and got a replacement sent out in a fairly timely manner. Final Thoughts Despite the hiccups, this is still a solid pool for the price. Just go into it knowing: Setup will take longer than advertised You'll want extra help And expectations on a few accessories should be adjusted With a few improvements, this could easily be a top-tier product. Pro tip: Definitely have more than two people helping — unless you're young, spry, and feeling ambitious 😄