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What would be the best way to find out the value of a slate pool table?
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Metspitzer
Jun 24, 2012, 6:12:35 PM6/24/12
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My father bought us a standard 8' pool table when we were kids. The
legs of the table became unsteady so it has been leaning on a wall in
the basement for around 20 years. It was a pretty expensive table and
I think it came from Sears. It is so heavy that I don't even trust
trying to lean it out to check the top to see what the condition of
the felt or the rails are. I think it is a pretty safe bet that they
are not in good condition. So really the total value of the table
would be the slate and maybe the frame.
What is it worth?
legs of the table became unsteady so it has been leaning on a wall in
the basement for around 20 years. It was a pretty expensive table and
I think it came from Sears. It is so heavy that I don't even trust
trying to lean it out to check the top to see what the condition of
the felt or the rails are. I think it is a pretty safe bet that they
are not in good condition. So really the total value of the table
would be the slate and maybe the frame.
What is it worth?
Metspitzer
Jun 24, 2012, 6:54:00 PM6/24/12
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On Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:12:35 -0400, Metspitzer <Kilo...@charter.net>
wrote:
If anyone is interested in replacing a slate for their pool table, I
found this link:
http://www.ehow.com/how_7357860_replace-pool-table-slate.html
One of the thing in the "Things you will need" list is
A pool table
So if you are planning to do any work on your pool table, make sure to
have a pool table.
wrote:
found this link:
http://www.ehow.com/how_7357860_replace-pool-table-slate.html
One of the thing in the "Things you will need" list is
A pool table
So if you are planning to do any work on your pool table, make sure to
have a pool table.
mike
Jun 24, 2012, 7:28:29 PM6/24/12
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Meanie
Jun 24, 2012, 7:42:53 PM6/24/12
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"Metspitzer" <Kilo...@charter.net> wrote in message
news:eo3fu7ltv03vmku89...@4ax.com...
overall, I don't know of any "Blue Book" type site to determine Billiard
values and can only suggest doing a Google search for Poll table values.
Also check Ebay and Craigslist to gain a sense of asking prices. Then, you
must consider overall condition. Last but not least, value is also based on
what someone is willing to pay.
Good luck
cl...@snyder.on.ca
Jun 24, 2012, 9:03:37 PM6/24/12
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someone is willing to pay for it - no more, and no less.
Or call a billiard supply and ask how much it would cost to buy a
replacement for a cracked slate . Start at about half that and you
should be close.
Metspitzer
Jun 24, 2012, 10:11:22 PM6/24/12
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Metspitzer
Jun 24, 2012, 10:11:48 PM6/24/12
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Metspitzer
Jun 24, 2012, 10:13:30 PM6/24/12
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Jules Richardson
Jun 25, 2012, 10:13:08 AM6/25/12
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On Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:12:35 -0400, Metspitzer wrote:
> What would be the best way to find out the value of a slate
> pool table?
The normal procedure for determining the value of anything is to haul it
to the dump, after which it's guaranteed that shortly after you'll run
into someone who will say "oh, I wish you still had that, I would have
given you $x for it" :-)
> What would be the best way to find out the value of a slate
> pool table?
The normal procedure for determining the value of anything is to haul it
to the dump, after which it's guaranteed that shortly after you'll run
into someone who will say "oh, I wish you still had that, I would have
given you $x for it" :-)
DerbyDad03
Jun 25, 2012, 10:34:47 AM6/25/12
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Granted, the fact that you said it came from Sears may mean that it's
not some fancy, high end table that is worth restoring, but you never
know.
Think about those rusted out vehicles sitting in barns. An uniformed
person might think the "total value" is all in the scrap metal, when
in reality they might have a rare, vintage auto worth a lot of money
to the right person.
You might want to take some pictures and stop by an antique shop. Many
of those establishments have an appraiser on staff or on retainer who
might be able to give you a better idea of what it is worth.
Bill
Jun 25, 2012, 10:37:43 AM6/25/12
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In article <eo3fu7ltv03vmku89...@4ax.com>,
Kilo...@charter.net says...
Most common are 7 ft. bar tables and 9 ft. pool hall tables. The very
good players prefer to buy a table for home which is the same size as
what they would play tournaments on (7/9 ft.).
So that would leave inexperienced players who would purchase such a
table. Some of these want a "fancy room decoration" and might rarely
play on it. If it is not in good looking condition, nothing fancy, and
no "name" on it, then that rules out those buyers.
So you are looking at maybe getting $50 to $200 I would guess.
Kilo...@charter.net says...
good players prefer to buy a table for home which is the same size as
what they would play tournaments on (7/9 ft.).
So that would leave inexperienced players who would purchase such a
table. Some of these want a "fancy room decoration" and might rarely
play on it. If it is not in good looking condition, nothing fancy, and
no "name" on it, then that rules out those buyers.
So you are looking at maybe getting $50 to $200 I would guess.
gpsman
Jun 25, 2012, 10:51:09 AM6/25/12
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On Jun 24, 6:12 pm, Metspitzer <Kilow...@charter.net> wrote:
> It is so heavy that I don't even trust
> trying to lean it out to check the top to see what the condition of
> the felt or the rails are. I think it is a pretty safe bet that they
> are not in good condition. So really the total value of the table
> would be the slate and maybe the frame.
>
> What is it worth?
That's a pile of trash that formerly took the shape of a pool table,
> trying to lean it out to check the top to see what the condition of
> the felt or the rails are. I think it is a pretty safe bet that they
> are not in good condition. So really the total value of the table
> would be the slate and maybe the frame.
>
> What is it worth?
so the value would be in negative numbers.
Balls, rack/s and cue/s might be worth something... emphasis on might.
-----
- gpsman
Metspitzer
Jun 25, 2012, 12:23:19 PM6/25/12
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antique, but that is a good suggestion.
Thanks
Metspitzer
Jun 25, 2012, 12:26:34 PM6/25/12
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On Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:37:43 -0700, Bill <Nomail...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>In article <eo3fu7ltv03vmku89...@4ax.com>,
>Kilo...@charter.net says...
>>
>> My father bought us a standard 8' pool table when we were kids. The
>> legs of the table became unsteady so it has been leaning on a wall in
>> the basement for around 20 years. It was a pretty expensive table and
>> I think it came from Sears. It is so heavy that I don't even trust
>> trying to lean it out to check the top to see what the condition of
>> the felt or the rails are. I think it is a pretty safe bet that they
>> are not in good condition. So really the total value of the table
>> would be the slate and maybe the frame.
>>
>> What is it worth?
>
>Most common are 7 ft. bar tables and 9 ft. pool hall tables. The very
>good players prefer to buy a table for home which is the same size as
>what they would play tournaments on (7/9 ft.).
>
Most likely I am just wrong about the length. It is regulation size.
That may be 7 ft then. I know it is not 9 ft.
>So that would leave inexperienced players who would purchase such a
>table. Some of these want a "fancy room decoration" and might rarely
>play on it. If it is not in good looking condition, nothing fancy, and
>no "name" on it, then that rules out those buyers.
>
>So you are looking at maybe getting $50 to $200 I would guess.
Thanks
wrote:
>In article <eo3fu7ltv03vmku89...@4ax.com>,
>Kilo...@charter.net says...
>>
>> My father bought us a standard 8' pool table when we were kids. The
>> legs of the table became unsteady so it has been leaning on a wall in
>> the basement for around 20 years. It was a pretty expensive table and
>> I think it came from Sears. It is so heavy that I don't even trust
>> trying to lean it out to check the top to see what the condition of
>> the felt or the rails are. I think it is a pretty safe bet that they
>> are not in good condition. So really the total value of the table
>> would be the slate and maybe the frame.
>>
>> What is it worth?
>
>Most common are 7 ft. bar tables and 9 ft. pool hall tables. The very
>good players prefer to buy a table for home which is the same size as
>what they would play tournaments on (7/9 ft.).
>
That may be 7 ft then. I know it is not 9 ft.
>So that would leave inexperienced players who would purchase such a
>table. Some of these want a "fancy room decoration" and might rarely
>play on it. If it is not in good looking condition, nothing fancy, and
>no "name" on it, then that rules out those buyers.
>
>So you are looking at maybe getting $50 to $200 I would guess.
Metspitzer
Jun 25, 2012, 12:27:43 PM6/25/12
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Thanks
83LowRider
Jun 25, 2012, 1:16:17 PM6/25/12
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>> What is it worth?
>
> Most common are 7 ft. bar tables and 9 ft. pool hall tables. The very
> good players prefer to buy a table for home which is the same size as
> what they would play tournaments on (7/9 ft.).
>
> So that would leave inexperienced players who would purchase such a
> table. Some of these want a "fancy room decoration" and might rarely
> play on it. If it is not in good looking condition, nothing fancy, and
> no "name" on it, then that rules out those buyers.
>
> So you are looking at maybe getting $50 to $200 I would guess.
Most tables are 4x8 ---- and there are two sizes --> standard and
oversized. A 7' table in 'rough' shape is about useless... give it to anyone
willing to haul it off. The rare exception to this is if it is an old
Brunswick
or a top model of another brand. If the legs and pockets and trim are
very ornate -- it's worth a few bucks even being a 7 footer.
I had two 9' tables at my place. Those are usually only used by the
'better' players. If yours is a 4x8, and no name to be found on it,
once again -- look at how ornate the legs and edging is on it. If it's
a plain jane and no known name brand on it, take the first hundred
bucks offered. It's about a hundred bucks for felt and about the same
(100-150) to cover labor. As a sidenote, many of the old Sears tables
used a honeycomb slate. Those tables are the bottom rung of the ladder.
Metspitzer
Jun 25, 2012, 1:51:22 PM6/25/12
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table is very heavy.
83LowRider
Jun 25, 2012, 9:28:01 PM6/25/12
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Metspitzer wrote:
> Is weight any judge of whether the slate would be honeycomb. The
> table is very heavy.
No... a piece of slate that size (most tables actually have 3 pieces)
> Is weight any judge of whether the slate would be honeycomb. The
> table is very heavy.
will be very heavy regardless. The 7' tables (as well as coin-op tables)
are sometimes an exception. Why not take a couple pics and post
them?
If the table is in rough shape, you can always remove the felt
for a better look. Anyone buying the table would have to
re-felt it regardless as it is very unlikely they would be able
to remove it from your home in one piece.
83LowRider
Jun 25, 2012, 9:32:01 PM6/25/12
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Metspitzer wrote:
>> You might want to take some pictures and stop by an antique shop.
>> Many of those establishments have an appraiser on staff or on
>> retainer who might be able to give you a better idea of what it is
>> worth.
>
> It would really surprise me if it was considered valuable as an
> antique, but that is a good suggestion.
There's no possible way that a table sold thru Sears will be
>> You might want to take some pictures and stop by an antique shop.
>> Many of those establishments have an appraiser on staff or on
>> retainer who might be able to give you a better idea of what it is
>> worth.
>
> It would really surprise me if it was considered valuable as an
> antique, but that is a good suggestion.
considered an antique unless it was bought 50 years ago.
Sears has not offered a high-end table in the last 25-30 years.
And I'm not very sure they EVER offered a high-end table.
One of my mowing customers has his standard 4x8 table (very
good condition and a name brand) for sale at the price of 400 bucks.
It lists new for about $1800-$2200.
paulaner
Jul 11, 2012, 10:49:59 PM7/11/12
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On Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:12:35 -0400, Metspitzer <Kilo...@charter.net>
wrote:
When I went to buy a table for the new rec room, I started with craigs
list. I found some nice slate tables for a few hundred dollars. Then
I called a professional pool table mover and got a quote. They
separate the pieces, transport it, set it up and level it. New felt
is required and new bumpers might be necessary. That cost more than
the table in many cases.
We popped into a local store to look, it just happened to be "black
Friday weekend". The deal they gave me on a brand new slate table
with balls & sticks was not much different.
Bottom line, a used table isn't worth much unless it's in great shape
and someone is willing to move it.
wrote:
list. I found some nice slate tables for a few hundred dollars. Then
I called a professional pool table mover and got a quote. They
separate the pieces, transport it, set it up and level it. New felt
is required and new bumpers might be necessary. That cost more than
the table in many cases.
We popped into a local store to look, it just happened to be "black
Friday weekend". The deal they gave me on a brand new slate table
with balls & sticks was not much different.
Bottom line, a used table isn't worth much unless it's in great shape
and someone is willing to move it.
adells...@gmail.com
Dec 1, 2015, 3:07:10 PM12/1/15
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I'm trying to find out where I can find someone to tell my howuch a slate is worth it's very very heavy it's over 43yrs old and about 3-5ft long. I live indiana and need to find a place close.
Paint...@unlisted.moc
Dec 1, 2015, 3:31:22 PM12/1/15
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Most pool tables are around 8 ft long.
From reading your message, I dont know if you have the whole table or
just the slate. If you have the whole table, call some pool supply
strores and ask the what a USED table would cost (your size).
If you only have the slate, it'll probably be hard to find a local
buyer, since you dont want to pay the price to ship it, and is not
likely an item in demand. Maybe it can be used under a wood stove....
Try Craigslist!
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