I had a Monticello II which I purchased nearly 30 years ago. 9 foot drop pocket from a pool hall that was upgrading to Gold Crowns.
I paid $600 delivered and installed.
Nice looking table which mimicked a commercial table, but it's definitely not a commercial grade table.
Good for a "family" fun table. Doesn't hold a candle to a GC though. That being said, still probably a much better value than your typical new $2000 table sold by a pool table, swimming pool and spa outlet.
Found this photo on google images of the Monticello II. SORRY for the huge image size! :smile:
You MIGHT be able to source an old GC for perhaps under $2000 if your budget permits. Many inexpensive GC's may contain miss matched parts, etc. and call for some extra expense sorting things out.
If you can get a gold crown one for a thousand with good rails you will be much better off. They are widely available at that price. They are union carpenter made of hardwood. The frame is built like a railroad trestle.