Quality used tables range in price from $1,000. He continued to insist it was solid maple until I pointed out that the box stated solid maple finish not solid maple wood, it was MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard or Particleboard). When it arrived I pointed out to him that it was a maple finish and not solid maple. A gentleman proudly stated that he purchased a solid hard rock maple table for $895.
Even new tables are regularly misrepresented as quality wood when in reality they are a wood product such as MDF. We identified that the model had been discontinued 10 years earlier and sold new for around $1200. The seller represented that the table was only 3 years old. How old is the table? We recently had an inquiry about a used Brunswick.
Particle board tables with 3/4" slate are next to impossible to keep level and don't last long unless they were built by quality engineers (Major Manufacturers like Brunswick, Olhousen, Connelly) You need to research the used table to make sure the manufacturer is still in business and builds quality tables. They charge less but are not certified or insured, and will not usually guarantee thier work in writing. Be careful using contractors who work out of the trunk of their car. If the pool table cloth needs to be replace (which it usually does on a used table), be prepared to spend an additional $200 to $400 on a re-cover. The charge for a reputable local dealer to tear down, move, and reset the table will range from $300 to $600, depending on the make, model, age of the table, and part of the country. Three piece slate tables are easily damaged when moved in one piece or by untrained individuals. You must factor in the cost of the tear down, move, and reset of the used table as well. If you buy a used table from a reputable local dealer they will usually give an installation guarantee or offer to warranty the table through the dealership, like Certified Pre-Owned Warranty at a car dealership. You must also consider that there are no manufacturers guarantees on a used tables. Unless the seller will allow you to take the table apart, even a certified table technician can not tell the true condition of the table from a visual inspection. Would you buy a used car without a car fax history report? How about without looking under the hood or having a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle? Buying a used pool table presents some similar challenges. What does it really cost to buy a used pool table? What are the risks? How can a buyer protect themselves from the unscrupulous seller? "Buyer Beware" tags should be posted on each of them. Used Pool tables are everywhere on Ebay, Craigs List, and Local Classifieds.
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