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Greetings from new member and some questions…

By Billiards Forum Feed | February 19, 2010

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 02/19/2010 at 10:36:56 PM by TommyCanuck

Hi everybody,

I’m just about finished my basement as a games room and am currently researching and shopping for 4’x8′ pool tables, particularly used (given the big depreciation, not sure it makes sense to buy new, especially a first table). I’ve always loved billiards and wanted a table, though I haven’t played a lot in my 54 years. So, I’m a relative newbie. I’m familiar with the Brunswick brand and have just assumed they are quality tables, but even they have entry-level price points, so are their cheapest considered good? I’ve read here that Brunswick, Olhausen, Diamond and Connelly are good brands, so I’ll be keeping my eye out for those (again, in consideration of hoping to recognize cheaper, entry-level offerings). Any others to watch-out for, or stay away from?

As I’ve been researching, I’ve noticed that a lot of swimming pool/spa places or online retailers sell pool tables, sometimes under their own name. They look good, but to the unsuspecting, are they really? They are probably Chinese (or other similar country) imports and not that China quality can’t be good these days for some commodities, but I don’t know how this is perceived in the billiards world. Are these tables the kind to avoid and if so, why?

There are two used tables I’m considering that I’d appreciate an opinion about. The first is a 10 y/o Brunswick, lightly used according to the owner. Not sure of the model (yet). The owner says the actual table is exactly like in the pic below. It’s currently dismantled and in storage. Because I’m familiar with guitars and the ravages humidity/dryness can inflict on wood, I’m not sure I’d be able to detect if there are such problems with a dismantled table. Should I be concerned about this or unlike guitars with very thin woods, are the thicker woods used in pool tables less of a concern? The owner is asking Cdn$1,450 (about US$1,375), negotiable.

The other table is a 20-25 y/o “Revere” by Brunswick. I tried a search here and came-up with nothing. Anyone know about this model? It has new banks and felt as of 2 years ago, only 4 uses since. Very light usage overall. Owner is asking Cdn$1,000, slightly negotiable. It appears dirty in the pics, the owner says because of basement construction dust but that it’s been covered and the wood is flawless.



I’m pretty sure age of a table shouldn’t be an issue if it’s been well cared for and especially if lightly used. I’m a bit partial to the claw and ball look, but the Revere looks like it could be very nice too.

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Tom

Greetings from new member and some questions….


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