The Trouble with Buying Pool Chemicals Online
The explosion of technology in today’s world means almost everyone is buying more items online. Most of the time, this is a great idea – online shopping reduces gas prices and time in traffic, and you’re guaranteed to find the items you want. However, buying certain items online often becomes a trap. For example, pool chemicals are one thing you always want to buy face-to-face. Pools of Fun interacts with hundreds of clients every day, some of whom encounter pool problems because of chemicals they bought online.
What You See Isn’t Always What You Get
Many people purchase pool chemicals from sites like Amazon.com or sites affiliated with big-box stores like Big Lots or Walmart. These websites generally play up the positive aspects of the chemicals – lower prices, bulk supplies, and a variety of products. Unfortunately, online shopping rarely delivers a product that matches the advertisement. Many online pool chemicals are generic or so specialized that once one supply is gone, you have to wait several days or weeks to receive a new shipment. Finding reviews for a specific product can be difficult because clicking on one product name, like “Bromine,” will lead you to another page filled with completely different items.
Websites Can Be Clunky
Buying pool chemicals online is also inadvisable because you must sift through several products to find what you need. Many pool supply websites are hard to navigate because they are filled with flashy coupon offers, simplistic menus, and outdated descriptions or pricing. Many customers end up buying several products when they only need a few – bromine, plus test strips, plus cartridge sets, plus tablets and clarifiers. At Pools of Fun, you can work face-to-face with one of our experienced technicians or salespeople. They will direct you to chemical packages containing the essentials for your pool at a reasonable price, without an onslaught of pop-up ads and fine print.
Returns Won’t Always Fix the Problem
Online, the goal is to sell a product, not build a relationship with customers. Website managers don’t know your pool type, the way it’s used, or how the water will react to certain chemicals. If you find an online product doesn’t work for your pool, you can often return it, but it will probably include the extra cost of shipping. You may also get pulled into buying several more products in an endless trial and error game. Pools of Fun’s face-to-face consultations ensure you get the right chemicals in the right amounts for your pool. In the unusual event of a problem, you can reach us quickly and get the issue fixed immediately.