Buying a Brunswick Gold Crown III

Really nice table Paul Mon.
Based on everyone's responses here, it appears that the 9 foot table is over priced for what I'm getting. The good news is that since I started posting on this forum I've gained some better insight into what's a good deal and what's not. Also, since posting my desire to own a GC in the "Ask a Mechanic" forum, I've got a good line on an 8 foot GC II, delivered, installed, recovered in simonis 860 cloth, with aramith balls and a premium accessory kit for under $2k. What is everyone's feelings on the 8 ft GC vs. the 9 ft. It would make the space I have in my basement a non factor and I would be able to better see every shot. Any thoughts?
 
If you are not going to play in tournaments the 8 footer is fine. Otherwise the 9 is a requirement. Just an opinion. The tables play the same but the angles change a little with a bigger table but nothing serious unless you are going to play in the US open or similar.
 
Really nice table Paul Mon.
Based on everyone's responses here, it appears that the 9 foot table is over priced for what I'm getting. The good news is that since I started posting on this forum I've gained some better insight into what's a good deal and what's not. Also, since posting my desire to own a GC in the "Ask a Mechanic" forum, I've got a good line on an 8 foot GC II, delivered, installed, recovered in simonis 860 cloth, with aramith balls and a premium accessory kit for under $2k. What is everyone's feelings on the 8 ft GC vs. the 9 ft. It would make the space I have in my basement a non factor and I would be able to better see every shot. Any thoughts?

The reality is that you only gain 3" on either table side but eliminates the need for a shorty cue.
The 8' would be the better fit for your room size.

And a side note to Paul Mon -
860HR was not available prior to 2008 so the guy probably had 860 on the tables.
 
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I wanted to thank everyone for their input. looks like I avoided making a bad purchase and am on my way to making a smarter one. Out of curiosity, what do people think about an 8 foot Brunswick II in good condition delivered and installed for under $2k? (Again, I'm the type of peson who likes to get as much information and as many opinions as possible before I pull the trigger on a purchase and I plan on having this table for a long time so I want to make sure the purchase is the right one). Thanks in advance to anyone who provides input.
 
I do not think 8 footers are as valuable as a 9fter, 8 " tables are fine for all games except 1 pocktet, then a 9 footer is better. I really think you only need 14" width for a 9 foot table, however, after all the advice, just get the table you like for the price you want to pay. Tom
 
Cloth, balls, etc can be had for various prices if you know where to go. If you get into that check back on the forum for referrals to several trustworthy places. Usually you get these in PMs from various people here on the forum as they do not want to publically knock anyone's business.

You can make the second and third adjustmets to get it level yourself. The base of the table legs spin for height adjustments. I use a hydraulic bottle nose jack on a cinder block and a couple of pieces of wood. The key is getting it right across the whole table the first time and then making minor adjustments later.

Cinder blocks not a good idea for holding any kind of weight...be careful. Johnnyt
 
I think the size choice depends on the primary use of table.

I am the only person that plays on my table 99.5 percent of the time, mostly just practicing. Therefore I would get the 9fter knowning I might have to cheat by moving my cueball every once in a while.

If there will be alot of family/friends playing actual games, I would probably go with the 8fter. It will keep the games more fun and less distractions from the walls.

Either way, any table in your home is awesome and will bring you joy.
 
xianmacx, that's a great point about who will be playing it. While the table will probably get the most use from me, I plan on having plenty of people over to play as often as possible. I can see how playing on a 9 footer could be too much of a challenge for most. I'm not a good player by any stretch, but I have enough skill to not embarass myself on a nine footer, for a lot of people the table would be too long to get any enjoyment out of it. I wanted to see if anyone had any comments on the price of the table I am looking at . . . is $1800 for an 8 foot Gold Crown II delivered, refelted, installed, with accessories a good deal? Thanks.
 
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