Another newbie looking for table help

for used and 7ft and ability to sell it later you really can only go with a diamond
as they are highly popular and sought after in any size
or even cheaper but still have a following are valley bar boxes

The amount your looking to spend plays a large part in decision. Someone on this forum might have one available in your area if you check.

Try posting in the wanted section and see what pops up. Make sure to mention the area you live in. There are a lot of used tables available nowadays. Quite a few members here have tables for sale.

The basement I had was similar. I bought a used 9' gold crown 4 and matching light. Installed around $3000. I had two poles in the way for some shots but it was a practice table for me. I didn't want to spend big bucks to remove the poles. Diamond Blue label would be the best. It's hard to a used one

berryblondeboys said:

Do you think something with a full slate can make it down the stairs?

And even if I went with Diamond and/or valley, are there ways a novice can know if things are in good condition? Or should I only buy used through a used selling store?

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the only things you or I (non table mechanics) would be able to tell if the outside was beat up, or cloth ripped,other than that I wouldn't know how to tell the condition of it, its all relative to the skill of the mechanic and how good they are at setting up the table

good table, good mechanic and vice versa
I would visit a pool hall and ask the owner about who they have set up and maintain thier tables

berryblondeboys said:

Hmmm... the mover/seller/refurbisher has a Brunswick GC IV for a decent price with everything included. "IF" I can make room for it, I think that should be the route I go. Here's the description and photo:

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great deal if you got the room, I payed 2k for my gc 500 for simonis
balls were a extra for me though,300 for super aramith set

did you guys ever get the table? looking to get one as well and would like to know the process of finding one and having it delivered and set up properly.

I was always told to get the largest table I could fit in my given space. It is common for those poles in basements to be about every 12 feet. I would not use the basic Brunswick space charts as I believe they are too small in reality. They do not account for stroke length. Also keep in mind that should you be planning on having anything higher that the playing surface around the table such as seating or a bar or even shelves stands or plants they need to be clear at all times from the playing area. I think most people tend to forget about those things. Do not get sticker shock when your looking at quality tables. Remember that pool tables will last a very long time with very little cost to maintain them. They can be passed down from generation to generation. You can literally get tens of thousands of hours of use out of a good table over the years. It all depends on the people that play on it.

It seems to me that you may need to be sure that whatever table you get it has a 3 pc slate as it does not seem likely you will be able to get a one piece down those stairs even if you went with the 7 footer. You may or may not be aware that even the Diamond Pro-Am tables offer that as an option on all their tables for just that reason. Also on a side note there are many places that will not work on one piece slate tables and will tell you it is due to the weight and insurance regulations. I have one in my area that told me that when I was shopping for a used table myself. I ended up buying new because the table I wanted was not available used near me for a reasonable price at the time.

I would also recommend asking on here about the reputation of your local mechanics that you would have set the table up. I would also ask your local pool hall who they use as a table mechanic as well. The local pool hall may also be able to point you to a used table as well. The mechanic that sets the table up can be the difference between a fantastic experience and a horrible one. A good mechanic / table mover is someone you always want to know of as a table owner.

There are many threads on here that discuss the pros and cons of the different tables available. When I decided a few months ago for me it was a choice of Diamond Pro-Am or Brunswick Gold Crown. I have only seen the GC in 9 foot length which in my case pushed me to the Diamond. The place I have for my table is only 14 x 18. The second choice I had to make that I found to be very important was pocket size. When you buy a table used most times you will want to get it recovered. That is an additional expense you will want to budget for and ideally it would also be the time to consider the condition of the cushions and your desired pocket size. There is a huge difference between shooting on a Brunswick table with 5" pockets and a Diamond with Pro-cut 4.5" corner pockets and 5" side pockets. Also, the shape of the rails on a Diamond are different than that of a Brunswick. You may want to also consider going out with your husband to a couple pool halls and playing on tables of the type and size that your considering purchasing. That way you can actually feel and see the differences.

Before you make a big commitment, you will do yourself well to follow the advice of Dr. Dave, a most resourceful person who has shared his knowledge through this forum, You Tube and at the link provided.
Be sure to read "Standard pool table dimensions and required room sizes". He explains everything very well.
(another) Dave
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/table.html

And for further understanding;
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads.html