We don't find it a lot of work atall. With only one car and the swimming spots not inwalking distance, walking to my back yard is also a bargain. I'm only selling it if the pricing is worth it, because Ineed the funds to cover something else that is needed in my life thatis even more important. round pool ground above ft evolution liner skimmer pools swimming liners supplies poolsuppliescanada canada Sheesh. I've looked at a couple> >on Kijiji but didn't find much guidance there.>> >Thanks for any suggestions.>> I would give it away if I were you for a 24. My in-laws had an aboveground for a few years and we spent most of the summers in it. It was over 6 feet deep in the center(dug into the ground with a gentle slope to the center) OR give the pool and try to sell the lumber and some of the pool accesseries. You should consider yourselflucky to find someone to dismantle the deck and pool and take it allaway. The only one that I've owned is a summer house, and it was definitely more effort, worry, and expense than it was worth. In fact, last year when my aunt and uncle recently solda house with an above-ground and the buyer had in the purchase offthat they wanted it removed. I don't know why, because were I looking for one, why pay for a new one when you can get a used one in good shape for a lot less? I'mcranky LOL. You should be able to pricethe lumber easily. You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, I'm thinking of selling my 6-year old 24 foot round above-ground pool, > You know I really wasn't trying to be smart. So, any suggests on what I should ask for it? Pools can be great if they get used enough. Less grass to mow, I guess. I know the pool doesn't ad valueto the home. I have a bit of knowledgeabout this subject cause I went thru it. A thoughtful answer. I would give it away if I were you for a 24. Once the routine was established it was not a lot of work (a lot less grass to mow). Why anyone would want to saddle themselves with a pool is beyond comprehension.

I think Clete is right on with this. Yeah sure if cost a few bucks new but as soon as it's set up andused the value drops. I have to build a fence and a deckthis year! I had a house that had a big inground pool, and I was indifferent to it when I got the house. If it's in decent condition you should be able toget 30 - 50% retail value for it. I hope you do find a buyer. All I can add to this is some not very good news.

I hate to sell mine andlove it. White elephant. That's great, if you enjoy it that much. That being said, I hear ofpeople who loathe the maintenance. Wellworth any effort & expense. Sorry for jumping the gun and assuming you were being smart. I must agree with Clete---Give it to some family that is hard up but would have the ambition to come and dismantle the pool for you. Thanks, Ice! However, it was a joy to have, with the kids and friends all around, kids learned to swim early, used it for diving and snorkeling when young, and because it was in Toronto it was a great cooling off spot, and meeting spot for friends. I would find the maintenance much more burdensome than any pleasure I could extract from having a pool in the backyard. I've looked at a coupleon Kijiji but didn't find much guidance there. She said they cost a lot, and add nothing to the value of the home. It doesn't make sense. I have a bit of knowledge. To be able to swim in water I know isclean and not have eels and leaches around my feet and in the privacyof my own back yard has been great. People either hate or love a pool.There doesn't seem to be anything in between. I believe we had just looked at a home where someone had added one and were using it as a selling point. They then did what you are doing. I can't see paying a big premium for one though, or spending the money to put it in. Right now I'm trying to simplify my life, so I'm concentrating on things I can get rid of. I don't know what a fair asking price would be for the one you describe. The real cost is in the setup and so on, and ifsomeone is going to go through the trouble of setting up a pool andbuilding a deck they are probably going to want something new and withwarranties. Regardless of the context, for whaever reason, she felt the resale of houses with pools was equal to or less than one without one. You know I really wasn't trying to be smart. Hell, post what you have here. Considering the age of thepool, it's condition and the major hassle of removing it , gettingsomeone to take it off your hands for next to nothing might be youronly option. Might as well buy a pony or an elephant, come to think of it. Theygot $500 for the pool and accessories. Clarification - my request is for "useful" suggestions and not smartass wisecrack answers. It's self-cleaning and never needs its liner fixed. > >So, any suggests on what I should ask for it? Just take the kids to the beach. It waswell worth the money to me and my family. I don't consider it a burden. Maybe that makes me more negative about pools than other people. Some of the things I'd never want to have to own and deal with are a swimming pool, a motor home, a trailer, a boat that needs to be towed, a horse, or a summer house. A pool came with our present house--it is long gone, but we DID enjoy it for a few years. To not have some of the idiotsI've run into at public beaches and lakes sitting beside my family isanother added bonus.

That way, they would get a backyard pool for only their labour.Problem with that is---you get no funds for you alternate project, and given that, you might as well just keep it and get whatever enjoyment you can from it. Plus, it must take up the entire yard. I've decided that such things just aren't worth the effort. 25 years ago when we was house shopping the Real Estate agent told us the worst investment you can make to a house is install a swimming pool. I have checked a couple out on kijiji to see what peopleare asking/getting and the pricing seems to be all over the board. *I agree. I realise you are just trying to sell the pool, but based on what we were told, they don't have a lot of resale value.

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