Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I previously purchased one of these in 2005 when I built my pool. It has worked very well since that time, and I have always thought it is one of the best leaf scoops on the market, both from a design and functionality standpoint. Only now, 5 years later, is the netting starting to detach from the frame. Besides, it had a lot of sun-fade, so was time for a new one. Problem is, they are now making them in China, and the quality has gone downhill. My complaints about the new model: - the netting is very loose on the frame, making it billow out more and more difficult to control leaf scoop; - the stub that fits into your pole is slightly smaller around than the old one and so causes the scoop to 'rattle' around a lot when you use it; - there one only one rivet holding the scoop to the shaft stub - there used to be two - so I am of the opinion that this will loosen up at some point. I believe this is a prime example of why we should no longer purchase anything made in China. Period.