• Pools Etc

Pools Etc

Overview

Pools Etc has a rating of 4 stars from 12 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Pools Etc ranks 11th among Swimming Pool sites.

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    11
  • Value
    9
  • Shipping
    9
  • Returns
    5
  • Quality
    9

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Top Positive Review

“Excellent Service”

Sommer-Lynn C.
5/25/22

The service was excellent. We worked with Denise Gibson. She was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. There were mistakes (on our end) with the measurements and she immediately reached out to discuss them to ensure the liner would fit perfectly. She answered all my questions and helped me choose the best option for us. Our new liner came incredibly fast. It looks amazing in our pool. We would highly recommend this company.

Top Critical Review

“This place is why people use Amazon.”

P L.
7/21/22

Received an order and found that I was missing a part. Called the company and was told I need to send them a picture of what I received. I told them exactly what I was missing, but the woman was persistent in me sending a photo. I explained that I already started to place some of the components into my heater, but she insisted on photos. How do photos show what's missing when it's partially installed I asked... response. Send photo. This is why people use Amazon. Don't bother with this place if you want issues.

Reviews (12)

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Thumbnail of user sommerlynnc
1 review
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May 25th, 2022

The service was excellent. We worked with Denise Gibson. She was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. There were mistakes (on our end) with the measurements and she immediately reached out to discuss them to ensure the liner would fit perfectly. She answered all my questions and helped me choose the best option for us. Our new liner came incredibly fast. It looks amazing in our pool. We would highly recommend this company.

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Pool liner
Pool foam
Beading

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Thumbnail of user rhondap581
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 18th, 2022

I have been more than happy with the service and quality of the product from this company. This is the second liner that I have purchased and the fit has been perfect each time. Denise was helpful and made the ordering process easy. I was pleasantly surprised when my liner arrived the same week that I ordered it! I will order from this company again.

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I sent in my original specs from when the pool was built and the liner fit perfectly.

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Pool liner

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Thumbnail of user ryann351
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 3rd, 2022
Verified purchase

I had Ms Denise Gibson help me order a custom liner for my friends pool. She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and his new very nice pool liner is installed and pool is back running. Thanks Denise! -Ryan from Louisiana.

Tip for consumers:
Call Denise Gibson. She is awesome

Products used:
Custom pool liner and installation supplies. Also a booster pump.

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Thumbnail of user amyc1940
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 30th, 2022

Denise and Pools inc are awesome. Excellent customer service and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!

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Thumbnail of user michaelb8256
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 19th, 2022
Verified purchase

I spoke with Denise Gibson she was very helpful and knowledgeable she made the process very easy I ordered my liner and I received it in only 4 days and it was perfect thank you very much I would definitely order from them agian

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Great value and great product

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Inground pool liner

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Thumbnail of user michelew407
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 18th, 2022

Denise helped us place our order. This is the third liner we have put in. Ordering was easy and Denise made the process simple. The line fit wonderful. It was the smoothest liner install we have done.

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Pool liner

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Thumbnail of user kaitr10
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 1st, 2022

I ordered our liner April 23rd, 2022. Two days later I was contacted for the inground exact measurements and sent them in and then my inground customer ordered pool liner was deliver the following Saturday. So all in all 7 days for manufacturing and delivery! Denise kept in contact with me and sent me the tracking ID for the shipment the day it was shipped and then it was delivered two days earlier than expected. I was nervous because this was our first time ordering a pool liner online but we had a great experience and I couldn't be happier with the service provided!

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Pool liner

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Thumbnail of user jonathonp45
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 13th, 2022

I accidentally ordered the wrong item and returned it without the proper info. Nicole found the item and got the return started right away.

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Thumbnail of user pl145
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 21st, 2022
Verified purchase

Received an order and found that I was missing a part. Called the company and was told I need to send them a picture of what I received. I told them exactly what I was missing, but the woman was persistent in me sending a photo. I explained that I already started to place some of the components into my heater, but she insisted on photos. How do photos show what's missing when it's partially installed I asked... response. Send photo.
This is why people use Amazon. Don't bother with this place if you want issues.

Tip for consumers:
Don't use this site unless you take pictures of all the things you order all the time..

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Used half my order because piece was missing

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Thumbnail of user kevind1734
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

I must rate this company five (5) stars because of their Customer Service Representative – Courtney. I ordered Pool Steps which included an outside Ladder. The order consists of a single part number (to include both parts – the steps and ladder); however, the physical items are packaged separately, have separate part numbers, and are shipped separately. Therefore, when I placed my order – the warehouse only shipped the outside ladder; the major component (Steps) never arrived. Six weeks later (I was out of town traveling), I contacted Courtney and explained the situation that I was still expected another shipment of the Steps. Courtney went into action, provided me with a tracking number and kept me up-to-date with all the details. Low and behold, I actually received the same Ladder that was previously sent. I had to contact Courtney again, and explain that the warehouse shipped the wrong item; I now have two (2) Ladders, and no Steps. Courtney went into action again, kept me informed as to her progress with the investigation, informed me about the new shipment, and provided me with a tracking number. Within a couple of days, I received my Steps and now have the complete set of Steps and Ladder. I will say that things do happen occasionally; however, working with Courtney was pleasant, and she gave me the impression all along that she was going to take care of my me and my order. The FIVE STARS goes out to Courtney in Customer Service. Courtney is great, and I have full confidence in Pools Inc. as a company. Thank you Courtney!

Products used:
Pool Steps and outside Ladder

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Thumbnail of user roberto1064
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 3rd, 2021

Do not do business with Pools Etc/Inc, they are a scam & have an F rating with BBB in Eastern Massachusetts.
I ordered a pool in May of 2020 for $3500. And never received it. In July of 2020, I cancelled the order and have never received a refund. I have been calling Shaun ever since repeatedly and all I ever get is excuses. They must plan on stealing my money like they have done to countless others over the years that have never gotten their refunds either. This is robbery and yet the law has never caught up with them. Read some of the reviews going back several years and you will see the same old story, people trying to get refunds or satisfactions just being ignored, hung-up on, saying the check is in the mail when it isn't, etc.
Bob O

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I wish I would have checked the reviews on this company before I ordered because they are a scam and have an F rating with the BBB in Massachusetts. They have robbed countless others of their refunds and get by with it. I will never see my $3500. again. My credit card company said they can't help me. I have filed Bad reviews on Pools Etc on every consumer complaint group I can find even Google, FTC and the Attorney General for Massachusetts.

Products used:
None, pool never was shipped, cancelled order, over a year later still no refund.

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Thumbnail of user 2tomolson
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 10th, 2023
Verified purchase

I ordered the wrong size (KW) spa heater, that's on me. I called Pools Etc the day I received it to initiate a return or exchange. I was told that if the package was unopened they would accept a return. It was unopened and I relabeled it and dropped it at a UPS store. This all happened in mid October 2023. They confirmed receipt of the heater and agreed to refund the $900. After over a dozen emails responding with a promise to refund the money I was given a managers name and direct number: Shaun. I spoke to Shaun on Dec 4th he promised he would refund the money that day and send me a confirmation. This did not happen. I called on the 5th and 6th, Shaun did not take the call or return it. I called the general "customer service" number and got Courtney. She claimed she would send another message to Shaun as he was the only one who could refund the money. I queried the charge on the 9th of December, they will be forced to refund the money but why would they go down this road? I did everything they asked me too. This is not a reputable company. Do not buy from them.

Tip for consumers:
They will not refund your money. They have the $850.00 heater that I purchased then returned, they also have my $850.00. They will, of course, have to return the money as I have queried the charge but it's taken 2 months and lot of my time. Horrible unethical company.

Products used:
Rheem 11 KW spa heater from another vendor.

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