Used baquicil for 3 years and averaged $350.00- $500.00 a year... $30.00 just to schock the pool... When I had trouble (pink slime)
it took for ever to clear up. It does work okay, but cost was a concern... I ordered $150.00 worth of chlorine chemicals and that's more than enough for the whole year... Really haven't noticed anymore fading in the liner or in swimsuits.... And a bottle of lotion for dry skin is only a couple bucks.....