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Crystal Palace Pool |
Sports Car
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Luxury Boat
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Camper
Motor Home |
Cabin
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Time Share
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Purchase Price
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$15,000 and up
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$35,000 and up
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$30,000 and up
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$25,000 and up
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$75,000 and up
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$15,000 and up
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Usage
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Use every day and/or
night, from Spring thru Fall or year-round in some locations. |
Anytime
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Weekend use and vacations.
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Weekend use and vacations.
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Weekend use and vacations. Yearly use if surrounding
activities can support it. |
Limited time and length of
usage. |
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Entertaining
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Great gathering place
for a nearly unlimited amount of friends and family. Home already stocked with food and drinks. |
Only seats two
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Limited amount of people.
Shop to stock food and drinks. |
Limited amount of people.
Shop to stock food and drinks. |
Shop to stock food and
drinks. |
Shop to stock food and
drinks. |
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Storage Costs
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None if indoors,
Winterize if outdoors. |
Winter Storage
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Winter Storage
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Winter Storage
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Winter maintenance
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None
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Maintenance
Issues |
Low maintenance
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Regular Maintenance and unexpected repairs.
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Regular maintenance and
unexpected repairs. |
Regular maintenance and
unexpected repairs. |
Heavy maintenance inside
and outside. |
None
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Maintenance
Time |
Minimal
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Minimal to extensive
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Minimal to extensive
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Time spent preparing to go
and cleaning after returning home. |
Minimal to extensive
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None
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Maintenance
Cost |
Minimal
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Expensive
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Expensive
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Expensive
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Expensive
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Yearly dues of $400 to $5,000
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Additional
Insurances |
None
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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None
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Theft Problems
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None
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Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to theft and
break-ins. |
Exposed to break-ins.
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None
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Travel Issues
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None
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Premium gas only.
High gas prices. |
Early return home due to bad weather. High Docking fees. High gas prices.
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Early return home due to bad weather. Campsite fees. Low mileage per gallon.
High gas prices. |
Stuck inside during bad weather.
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Rental car fees. Airport hassles, high ticket prices.
High gas prices. |
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Traffic Issues
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None
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Heavy traffic on weekends.
Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends.
Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends.
Road construction delays. |
Heavy traffic on weekends. Road construction delays.
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Heavy traffic on weekends. Road construction delays.
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Public Exposure
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Your fantasy awaits.
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Exposed to the public.
Crowded roads. |
Exposed to the public.
Crowded water. |
Exposed to the public.
Crowded roads. |
Varies by location.
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May have high tourist
population. |
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Other Items of
Interest |
A inground fiberglass pool can be relocated to your new home.
Qualifies for a home improvement loan. |
Great if you are a
bachelor/bachelorette. |
Fiberglass never
deteriorates, but other components do. |
A way to see the entire
country. |
Quiet escape from home.
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Planned getaway.
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Download the Crystal Palace Pools Comparison Brochure (PDF file).
