Large retail chains such as Wal-Mart and Target now sell a lot of the same product as your neighborhood pool company. But one thing is for sure that these big companies can't offer you the customer service that small pool companies can.
Try asking John Doe behind the counter at Sams Club how many bags of shock you should put in your pool to get rid of the algae. Try asking Jane Doe stocking shelves if Chlorine or Baquacil is right for you. Its a waste of time and can also be a waste of money.
Other Department stores such as Target are starting to dive into the pool business by selling pool toys and inflatables. Which how can your blame these distributors, they are making tons of money by selling in such large quantities. It makes it very hard for the local pool store to gain an edge on the market.
"What can we do to be different than those big box retailers?" How do we portray they not only do we offer better chemicals but knowledge? Again try asking the counter worker at BJ's for help with your pool. I don't think so.
People are trying to save me, especially now a days. Tough break for the pool companies cause places like Wal-Mart can sell their products cheap because of the size of the company.
That puts small businesses at a lost. They dont have the power to pose such a low price to attract buyers. Lost leaders really become a lost.
I shop a lot too, and look for the best price. But if I buy something and no one in the store knows how to use it, then I'd rather spend the money with a place where at least they know the product.
Do you know who now sells spas, Home Depot. And yes they are much cheaper. But try to get someone to fix it or has the parts. Let me tell you its no picnic. I know from experience.
So just a thought, next time to go to shop for pool chemicals take into consideration that you are dealing with your familys safety. So dont look for the cheap and easy way out. Learn as much as you can from the people who know. Heck thats why I started this blog, just to inform the consumer so they dont put themselves in jeopardy.
Try asking John Doe behind the counter at Sams Club how many bags of shock you should put in your pool to get rid of the algae. Try asking Jane Doe stocking shelves if Chlorine or Baquacil is right for you. Its a waste of time and can also be a waste of money.
Other Department stores such as Target are starting to dive into the pool business by selling pool toys and inflatables. Which how can your blame these distributors, they are making tons of money by selling in such large quantities. It makes it very hard for the local pool store to gain an edge on the market.
"What can we do to be different than those big box retailers?" How do we portray they not only do we offer better chemicals but knowledge? Again try asking the counter worker at BJ's for help with your pool. I don't think so.
People are trying to save me, especially now a days. Tough break for the pool companies cause places like Wal-Mart can sell their products cheap because of the size of the company.
That puts small businesses at a lost. They dont have the power to pose such a low price to attract buyers. Lost leaders really become a lost.
I shop a lot too, and look for the best price. But if I buy something and no one in the store knows how to use it, then I'd rather spend the money with a place where at least they know the product.
Do you know who now sells spas, Home Depot. And yes they are much cheaper. But try to get someone to fix it or has the parts. Let me tell you its no picnic. I know from experience.
So just a thought, next time to go to shop for pool chemicals take into consideration that you are dealing with your familys safety. So dont look for the cheap and easy way out. Learn as much as you can from the people who know. Heck thats why I started this blog, just to inform the consumer so they dont put themselves in jeopardy.
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Matthew Giovanisci writes for Swim University, Pool Puppy & DIY Pool Care. Follow the links below for more information about this article and more including recommended products, how-to videos and pool care articles
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