Good company?

[bagsmom]

Hi all! I am new on here... I hope it's ok to ask a really specific question like this! I was looking for sources of equipment online and came across an online company called Webb's Water Gardens. Their liner prices are half the price of my local store here. (Free shipping.) They've been around since 1981. Just wondering if any of you have used them? Like them?

Also, they have some small pond kits that include EVERYTHING~! Liner, underlay, pumps, filters, skimmer, silicone, waterfall weirs, everything for your specific size of pond. I will need to price some of this stuff out individually and see if it is a better deal to buy in a package -- but I was thinking if so, it might be a nice option for a beginner like me, just doing a small pond. (4 x 6)

Have any of you dealt with them and had good experiences? Bad experiences?

Thank you!

 

[addy1]

I have used them, no complaints at all.
With the packages (not saying this about them, but just in general) make sure the pump etc are a decent quality, not low end product that might die on you soon. Same with the liner they send, make sure it is a good thickness etc.

Post the package you are looking at, there are a lot of very knowledgeable people here that can help you with the components of the package.

 

[jmajid]

i think i heard mention from someone on here that they have used their ebay store and its usually cheaper too...
http://stores.ebay.com/Webbs-Water-Gardens
i have not personally used them but others have it seems.

 

[bagsmom]

Thanks guys -- any other good online sources with free shipping? What about the big discount stores, like Petsmart? I remember they used to have pond supplies, but I haven't been there in years.

 

[jmajid]

i like DrsFosterSmith - they seem to have ALOT of things - usually pretty cheap too - if you get to 49$ then they have free shipping.
and they have a live pets site too - but we havnt been brave enough to buy fish online yet from anyone.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/

 

[addy1]

I have bought a lot of things from fostersmith, good customer service too.

 

[Big Lou]

Another plus for Fosters & Smith.

 

[Sunshine]

I've used Webb's and the Drs. Both are great. Would recommend either one.

 

[sissy]

webbs online told me 73 dollars for shipping the liner i wanted .I bought my pump from from webbs but on there ebay store .Dr foster and smith sent my liner and said for over weight shipping 7.99 but they did not charge me anything and got it in 4 days .Ordered on monday got it friday .They were very helpful also in figuring out the liner size I needed and even e-mailed to see if my pond was going back together ok and if I was happy with the shipping .I also buy from pet mountain but takes a long time to get here from Cali.

 

[mrsclem]

I use Webb's for almost all of my supplies. Prices are great and usually free shipping. They do sell off Ebay now so check there. Hubby got me a Savio waterfall filter $75. less than anywhere else including the site for Webbs.
I used to drive up to their store as it wasn't far but they have closed it.

 

[Dave's pond Indiana]

My experience with F&S has always been great. Some times you can buy from them cheaper on line than in their catalog. Don't buy Heron decoys from them shop around you will save money.

 

[sissy]

yep sams club had those heron sets for 69 dollars and I wanted to get them but hubby was in the hospital and I forgot and by the time I went back they were sold out .I tried to get them through them online too ,but they were all sold out .I bought my pump from webbs ebay store for 174 dollars for the 2900 gph .I get my activated charcoal from pet mountain when they have it onsale with free shipping .I buy 6 to 8 bags at a time