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About This Business

The Great Escape retailer of home leisure products. Products include pools & accessories, pool chemicals, billiard tables, patio furniture, home theater seats. sectionals, sofas, pub tables, hot tubs, saunas, fitness equipment and more. 

BBB Accredited Since: 10/21/2022

Years in Business: 53

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Business Details

BBB File Opened:
9/5/1990
Business Started:
1/1/1972
Business Incorporated:
12/20/1988
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
Universal Pool Co., Inc.
The Great Escape of Illinois
Pool-A-Rama
Business Management:
Mr. Marc Rush, President
Ms. Shannon Hill, Service Director

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Marc Rush, President
Ms. Shannon Hill, Service Director
Customer Contacts
Mr. Marc Rush, President

Latest Reviews

  • Siu M

    "5:54 624) ****************** Image is being processed.On Sunday, 1/19/2025 between 1:30-1:40 pm, their commercial aired on the ***/**** TV station." ... Read full review

  • Charles D

    "We have purchased 2 spas from Great escape and both arrived damaged. Several years ago we bought a Viking Spa which when initially filled with water leaked from every side." ... Read full review

  • Se A

    "Recently purchased a pool, we decided to finance the pool with ***** Fargo, which worked out great! We were approved for a certain amount which we were fine with, we told the sales person we Will pay cash for the difference , well!" ... Read full review

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