Chance at a old 5x10

[UWPoolGod1]

I have been told about an antique (1896 possibly) Brunswick 5x10 pool table with the block square legs but not sure what model. The guy supposedly wants $1300 for it. I haven't been told about the shape but may be able to get some pictures of it. If nothing else I could refinish it and sell it. Supposedly it is made of the rare Brazillian Rosewood. Should I jump on it?

 

[Wally in Cincy]

I wonder if it might be harder to find a buyer for a 5 x 10 as opposed to a 9' or 8', considering space limitations. Plus the fact that many buyers might find that large table intimidating.

But if you were buying it for yourself the price sounds pretty reasonable.

 

[matthew]

I'd love to have a 5x10. Think of the confidence you'd have if you could consistently make balls on that.

 

[UWPoolGod1]

Yeah there is a guy that plays out of the same bar that I go to who is in a wheelchair. He has a 5x10 at home. They were playing for the point of the local county fun league last night at the opponents bar with 9 foot tables. He ran the rack when he got up there. Since he is so used to the bigger table, the 9 footer was easy.

My friend might go halvsies with me beu neither of us has a place to store it right now. So we'll see.

 

[ajrack]

5 x 10

Yeah there is a guy that plays out of the same bar that I go to who is in a wheelchair. He has a 5x10 at home. They were playing for the point of the local county fun league last night at the opponents bar with 9 foot tables. He ran the rack when he got up there. Since he is so used to the bigger table, the 9 footer was easy.

My friend might go halvsies with me beu neither of us has a place to store it right now. So we'll see.

What bar?

JXN
....i have played on quite a few 5 x 10's.. maybe i could help with the background info