This is a few years old but it underscores the old latin adage “let the buyer beware.” And while the box does say in the tiny fine print “product may not be as appears on image,” can anyone not look at the actual size of this pool and not walk away feeling had?
Look at it. It shows six kids playing with what Banzai calls a “water park.” So, kids may see the box and beg mommy and daddy to get it for a pool party. I mean, it’s been hot. And it’s only about $50. Parents may think, hey, it’s cheaper than a real water slide. Probably safer too.
And then you get it home. And you see that the real “water park” won’t even fit two kids, much less allow them to safely slide down and cool off.
So even though the stores may object, it’s probably a good idea to open the box and see how large something really is. But as another old phrase goes, if it looks to good to be true, chances are, it IS.
Hat Tip – Consumerist via BoingBoing