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Do you have a favorite pond supplier? We would love to know who?
« on: November 01, 2009, 08:42:26 AM »
If you can send us a name as well as an e mail address it will be appreciated O0
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Re: Do you have a favorite pond supplier? We would love to know who?
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2009, 09:10:27 AM »
http://horizononline.com/

This company has many stores across the US, and I have always gotten a great price from them.  When I built my pond, everything came from Horizon and it was about $1100 shipped, including the 140 pound 15x30 foot Firestone liner.  My pump sold elsewhere for over $300, I paid $135.  The liner was the best price bar none, and the Savio Skimmer and BioFalls were priced better than anywhere I could find.  They go the extra mile for you, and one guy I talked to even recommended that I not order from him because of shipping, and searched for the store closest to me so I could save the shipping charges. 

I highly recommend them, and they'd even be willing to set up an account for AP if we get enough interested.  I posted this before but got no replies after a couple days...thought I mention it again.  When I needed a UV light, he beat everyone else's price too.
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Re: Do you have a favorite pond supplier? We would love to know who?
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2009, 09:12:07 AM »
Yes!  Green Vista Water Gardens
Green Vista Inc
4034 Dayton Springfield Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
888-311-5459

www.greenvista.com  

It's only about 1/2 hour away from me and what a treasure it is!   O0
            
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2009, 10:09:19 AM »
Blind Too, that is a really great liner price!

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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2009, 10:31:15 AM »
Blind Too, that is a really great liner price!

I found my invoice the other day...the liner was 141.30 for a 15x30.  The skimmer was $198 and the biofalls was $235.  This was in 2005, but still the best prices I could find at that time.
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2009, 10:54:30 AM »
That is a remarkable price on the liner.  I think it is just like other businesses.  One is great on some things but not on others. Moral? Do your shopping.

When I was a dealer we had a competitor who sold Penn reels at below our cost!  in fact below his cost.  It did work for him.  he was a bit sneaky, he required you buy line and fill the reel.  Than was not legal, But go fight city hall.  I did, to no avail.
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Re: Do you have a favorite pond supplier? We would love to know who?
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2009, 09:41:44 PM »
Yes!  Green Vista Water Gardens
Green Vista Inc
4034 Dayton Springfield Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
888-311-5459

www.greenvista.com  

It's only about 1/2 hour away from me and what a treasure it is!   O0
            

I like greenvista too , but they're an hour and a half away , but worth the trip. I've bought several koi from them , nice & healthy .
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« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2009, 11:07:42 PM »
The photo of their property is spectacular.
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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2009, 03:59:30 AM »
Awesome bonnie!!  I love going there and browsing through the gardens and looking at their pond set-ups. 
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Re: Do you have a favorite pond supplier? We would love to know who?
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2009, 05:28:48 AM »
Here are some I copied down from a previous time when we discussed this.  I have use all of the first three.

123Ponds.com
1500 DeSoto Road
Sarasota, FL  34234

www.azponds.com

http://www.pondbiz.com

pondliner.com

justliners.com

www.koivilage.com

http://www.gardenponds.com/liner.htm

http://www.macarthurwatergardens.com

http://www.absoluteponds.com/splice-kits.htm




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« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2009, 07:31:28 AM »
Thanks Julles

Pond Biz is local and has a store.  I did buy long pond gloves from them as well as stuff in a bottle.
I think if t's in a bottle, you don't need it. (excepet meds)

I offer them free ads , long ago.  They weren't interested.
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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2009, 09:39:07 AM »
I buy from

www.azponds.com


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« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2009, 11:45:27 AM »
AZ is a good one.
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2009, 10:29:04 AM »
I have purchased from Pondliner.com and Koi Village and was very happy with both suppliers.
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2009, 12:32:31 PM »
I loved the Place you took us to. Hughes water gardens.
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« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2009, 05:37:47 PM »
No one has mentioned "Webbs water gardens". Great prices and vast selection. I have purchased many items from them and they price match also. They recently started a new on line division called "National Pond Supply" and the prices are even better than Webbs which I find rather strange.

Yes Green Vista is a nice place to visit with all their display ponds. I've spend a few $$$ in that place.

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« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2009, 10:19:31 PM »
We have a Banner for Webb's see under links

I got my Pond Vav 3 from them.  About 300.00 less than some places ask.
I have spoken with Kevin a few times, they are super.

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Re: Do you have a favorite pond supplier? We would love to know who?
« Reply #17 on: November 10, 2009, 10:26:36 AM »
How could I forget Hughes Water Gardens?

 They are commercial aquatic plant growers and supply many of the local garden centers here with pond plants, local big box stores too. They do mail order plants, large selection of hardy marginals....

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