Diamond pro price question

Charles Hartfield

Charles Hartfield

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I’m seriously considering quitting pool. I purchased a new 9’ Diamond professional in early December 2019 and ruptured the peroneal tendon in my right foot at work two weeks later. I tried all the conservative treatments and finally had to have surgery in June of last year. I was out of work and pool for 11 weeks. I have tried to practice and play 3 times since my recovery. I start out playing only an hour a day and after a week, my foot is in a lot of pain. I quit playing until my foot is pain free and try again. I have tried three different stances and it doesn’t make a difference. I said all of that to ask this question. How much could I reasonably expect to get if I sell the table? The table is almost brand new, black oak with tournament blue Simonis 860 hr cloth. It would include a matching Diamond cue wall rack, matching Diamond triangle, black Diamond table cover, Cyclop ares balls, half a dozen cheep cues and a Simonis x1 felt cleaner. I know I won’t get close to getting my money back for all that stuff but I’m wanting to know a reasonable amount to expect. Thanks in advance for reading all of this and your replies.
 
with the new price increase, I would think you would get at LEAST what you have in it, as long as it is in excellent condition. Hope this helps

TFT
 
sorry to hear about your health problems. I’m not sure what the table is worth but I just started looking for a table so let me know when you figure out a price
 
Charles Hartfield said:
I’m seriously considering quitting pool. I purchased a new 9’ Diamond professional in early December 2019 and ruptured the peroneal tendon in my right foot at work two weeks later. I tried all the conservative treatments and finally had to have surgery in June of last year. I was out of work and pool for 11 weeks. I have tried to practice and play 3 times since my recovery. I start out playing only an hour a day and after a week, my foot is in a lot of pain. I quit playing until my foot is pain free and try again. I have tried three different stances and it doesn’t make a difference. I said all of that to ask this question. How much could I reasonably expect to get if I sell the table? The table is almost brand new, black oak with tournament blue Simonis 860 hr cloth. It would include a matching Diamond cue wall rack, matching Diamond triangle, black Diamond table cover, Cyclop ares balls, half a dozen cheep cues and a Simonis x1 felt cleaner. I know I won’t get close to getting my money back for all that stuff but I’m wanting to know a reasonable amount to expect. Thanks in advance for reading all of this and your replies.
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I’d guess 1-2 $K less than you paid for it, as the buyer may end up paying in that $ ballpark to get the table professionally disassembled, transported and reassembled. Maybe you could do a little better if you’re able to sell it to someone relatively close to you. It also obviously depends what you paid for it, and on how quickly you need to sell it.
 
Surgery sucks.

Have you discussed this with your doctor or physical therapist?

8 or 9 months may be too soon.

Best of luck to you.
 
I had major foot surgery in 2007 and it took me awhile to get back. I also have a Diamond Pro 9 foot table. I adjusted and now I play as good as I have ever played. I stuck with it and am glad I did. My table is also Black Oak with natural Oak rails. I would think that I could get very close to what I paid for it as it is in perfect shape. In 2007 my table cost me around $4500. I might have to throw in throw in a few extras to get that though. I do have a standing offer of $4300 from a friend in Denver.
 

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Fractured the distal end of the right fibia. That's the sticking out boney thing in the ankle. And messed up some other stuff in there. It took three years before I could walk without some sort of pain.

Age has a lot to do with how fast and how much you heal. I'm a geezer. My table is both physical and mental therapy during these lockdown times. I can now bend down over my cue much lower and longer than ever. Alignment and aim is much improved.

Unless you really need the money, think hard about selling the table.

PT is a long slow road. A little each day. All the best in your recovery, just keep at it.
 
ChrisinNC said:
I’d guess 1-2 $K less than you paid for it, as the buyer may end up paying in that $ ballpark to get the table professionally disassembled, transported and reassembled. Maybe you could do a little better if you’re able to sell it to someone relatively close to you. It also obviously depends what you paid for it, and on how quickly you need to sell it.
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Show me a Blue Label Diamond in mint condition that is worth $1-2 less ??? I understand losing delivery, install and accessory kit, that table is worth $6k right now. Since the price is now $7995.00 I would say you could even get more from someone in a hurry. NOT selling it is my advice, but, that is up to you! GODSPEED on your recovery and I hope you keep at it!


TFT
 
trentfromtoledo said:
Show me a Blue Label Diamond in mint condition that is worth $1-2 less ??? I understand losing delivery, install and accessory kit, that table is worth $6k right now. Since the price is now $7995.00 I would say you could even get more from someone in a hurry. NOT selling it is my advice, but, that is up to you! GODSPEED on your recovery and I hope you keep at it!


TFT
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Trent, you’re in the business, but in my opinion buying and selling new and used tables for 25 years, the number of prospective used table buyers willing to pay $6k or more, even for a mint condition 9’ Diamond, plus the additional $ expenses to get it moved and set up, is just not that large. Everyone is looking for a deal when it comes to used tables.

If they want the best they’ll pay $8k+ and wait for a new one, but most in the market for a top commercial quality used table will likely opt for a used Gold Crown for well less than half of that $ amount, even if it requires some work.
 
jimmyco said:
Surgery sucks.

Have you discussed this with your doctor or physical therapist?

8 or 9 months may be too soon.

Best of luck to you.
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Yes sir it does suck. I haven’t talked with either my doctor or physical therapist as of yet. I don’t think it worthy of going to them about it since it’s a hobby and doesn’t effect the rest of my life. It’s funny. I have a job where I’m constantly on my feet and squatting and it doesn’t cause any pain. It’s something about the pool stance. Thank you for the well wishes.
 
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ChrisinNC said:
Trent, you’re in the business, but in my opinion buying and selling new and used tables for 25 years, the number of prospective used table buyers willing to pay $6k or more, even for a mint condition 9’ Diamond, plus the additional $ expenses to get it moved and set up, is just not that large. Everyone is looking for a deal when it comes to used tables.

If they want the best they’ll pay $8k+ and wait for a new one, but most in the market for a top commercial quality used table will likely opt for a used Gold Crown for well less than half of that $ amount, even if it requires some work.
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We can agree to disagree. I just happen to deal in Diamonds all the time, know what the supply & demand is and take calls for used ones all the time. The price of used ones usually ends up being close to new.... :)

TFT
 
ChrisinNC said:
I’d guess 1-2 $K less than you paid for it, as the buyer may end up paying in that $ ballpark to get the table professionally disassembled, transported and reassembled. Maybe you could do a little better if you’re able to sell it to someone relatively close to you. It also obviously depends what you paid for it, and on how quickly you need to sell it.
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I was guessing the same thing. Usually items loose value as soon as you purchase them. Trent has given me hope that maybe it’s different with Diamond tables.
 
jtompilot said:
sorry to hear about your health problems. I’m not sure what the table is worth but I just started looking for a table so let me know when you figure out a price
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Thank you for the kind words. If I decide to sell, I’m probably going to ask 6k for everything. I’ll post a thread if I decide to sell.
 
Buzzard II said:
Fractured the distal end of the right fibia. That's the sticking out boney thing in the ankle. And messed up some other stuff in there. It took three years before I could walk without some sort of pain.

Age has a lot to do with how fast and how much you heal. I'm a geezer. My table is both physical and mental therapy during these lockdown times. I can now bend down over my cue much lower and longer than ever. Alignment and aim is much improved.

Unless you really need the money, think hard about selling the table.

PT is a long slow road. A little each day. All the best in your recovery, just keep at it.
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Thank you for the hope and kind words. I’m 42 and should have a good amount of years left. My other option I’m considering is eating a healthier diet and getting with my physical therapist and create a more robust exercise regimen to further strengthen the tendon. I’m not too overweight (5’5” 160lbs) but loosing a few pounds would put less stress on my foot. I don’t need the money but I don’t want to look at it every day and not be able to play.
 
trentfromtoledo said:
We can agree to disagree. I just happen to deal in Diamonds all the time, know what the supply & demand is and take calls for used ones all the time. The price of used ones usually ends up being close to new.... :)

TFT
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That’s good to hear for you as well. If you can find and purchase top condition used Diamond’s at a good price, I’m guessing you could purchase and make enough $ on the sale to make it worthwhile.
 
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