Above ground temporary pool experience?

[Betty]

We are considering buying an above ground pool in the $300 or so range. Does anyone have any experience with above ground pools that you can buy from Target or other local store?

I've read that the ones with the blow up ring can be troublesome and I'm leaning towards the metal or plastic structure with insert type.

I'd love to read your experiences with them as far as ease in setting up, durability and that sort of thing.

<--This may be me sitting by my pool with a cocktail.