Dress Code for Gold Crown Billiards, Erie, PA

I understand why his pool hall is like this, there needs to be a room for different types of people. If every hall had the small type of clients there wouldnt be rooms for gentlemen. I know for a fact that there are a lot of halls that allow the "gangster" wear and the fact is a lot of older guys dont want to play there because of this crowd and I dont blame them. Im only 27, and would prefer this hall over the stereotypical hall. First of all people who dress better usually have more money, whether you think so or not. They also spend more money, you get these lil gangster wanna bes sitting at the hall all day causing problems and harassing customers to gamble so that they can take their money and not have to work for a living. I know this offensive to a lot of people, but its the truth.
 
There's alot that is allowed under the posted dress code.

Here are some articles of clothing that are not listed on the banned list.

1. Thongs
2. Mini-skirts
3. Suspenders
4. Kilts
5. Speedos
6. Bibbed Overhauls (designer of course not work clothes)
7. Flannel shirts
8. Sumo Wrestling attire
9. Robes and slippers (a la Hugh Heffner)
10. Mesh or lace dress shirts
11. Spandex Pants
12. Flip Flops (if they are considered shoes)
13. Dress Cowboy boots with spurs
14. Sombreros and 10 gallon hats
15. PVC jumpsuits
16. Wet suits (SCUBA)

There's alot to work with for the fashion inspired pool player who is a bit avant garde.

:)

(there is an element of humor and sarcasm indended in this post)
 
I disagree. It depends on how gansta your gangsters be regards to their spending habits. In H-Town our real OG's are of the high rolling and "wide-open" persuasion. They spend Benjamin's as fast as they earn them ...usually on the same night and place. And they also loose dime after dime gambling. If you show them heart and street credit they will gamble with you and you can bust them and they can always re-load and come back for more. Just don't get cross ways with them. Example, if they say they made a good hit, or did not foul....just agree with them and play it cool.

Honestly, being from PA I prob would like the change of pace in this Man's "Clean Room".

My previous Amish wear post was only meant to be funny.

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First of all people who dress better usually have more money, whether you think so or not. They also spend more money, you get these lil gangster wanna bes sitting at the hall all day causing problems and harassing customers to gamble so that they can take their money and not have to work for a living. I know this offensive to a lot of people, but its the truth.
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Well its his ball and his court. If there was a need, I am sure maybe 50 cent wants to open a room in Erie.

If I had a room it would definately be a thug free enviroment.

JV
 

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By no means are we heavy handed with the dress code. We do not get into discussions at the counter about why there is a dress code nor do we ever discuss what the problem is with any one form of dress. We only say "These are our rules and in order to play pool here, everyone must abide by the rules." It works. What is most surprising is how everyone eventually comes around and gets on board with the rules. All the would be violators get cleaned up to come to Gold Crown to play pool. Because they are forced to dress appropriately, their conduct and manners also improve.

I often read on this forum about pool's image and "cleaning up the game". Well here you are. I have been doing it in my home town for more than three decades.
 
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It's gutsy to have such a strict code in this economy, but it seems to be working for you. Personally, I would have a code for behavior, not clothing. You seem to be ascribing your expectations of certain behavior to the type of clothes one is wearing. You say for example:

Paul Schofield said:
... All the would be violators get cleaned up to come to Gold Crown to play pool. Because they are forced to dress appropriately, their conduct and manners also improve.
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How would you know this? If you don't let them in when they aren't dressed properly, you should have no way to assess their conduct and manners before they change their clothes.
 
beetle said:
How would you know this? If you don't let them in when they aren't dressed properly, you should have no way to assess their conduct and manners before they change their clothes.
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Conventional wisdom is your answer. We human beings are curious animals. We tend to act out our appearance. Extreme examples would be to compare the same man's conduct in a tuxedo as compared to a Steelers hat and jersey. School districts have found that in instituting a dress code, behavior problems decrease dramatically. My dress code works. I like my results.
 
"If it looks like a duck, if it walks like a duck, and if it quacks like a duck, chances are ... it's a duck."
 
Happy days!

This thread is funny, clothes make the man (or woman), what a load.
Reminds me of when I was a kid in the 60's, I couldn't go skating because the rink had a big sign,
"No Beatle Haircuts Allowed".
I wore a leathers and a ponytail so I couldn't skate.

If Bernie Madoff gets out, him and his fancy suit are welcome, but me and my leathers better stay away.
Okay, no problem.

It's was Christmas yesterday; I hope Jesus didn't show up in a robe and sandals wanting to crack-a-rack!
Put him on the street.
Merry Christmas .......
 
Took a look at your website, and the place looks great. When you said 500-600 people where there, I though maybe those numbers where a little high. After seeing pics of the place, I can see it now. Not your average pool hall.

It seems like it would be hard to do so well with that strict dress code, but more power to you if you can. I do not really know how I feel about the dress code, but I just wanted to say what a nice place it looks like.
 
rossaroni said:
Took a look at your website, and the place looks great. When you said 500-600 people where there, I though maybe those numbers where a little high. After seeing pics of the place, I can see it now. Not your average pool hall.

It seems like it would be hard to do so well with that strict dress code, but more power to you if you can. I do not really know how I feel about the dress code, but I just wanted to say what a nice place it looks like.
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Six hundred people is about the max we hold. I estimate we turned away another 600 the other night. My dress code is nothing new for my 32 year old place. Through Gold Crown, over many years, I have changed the image of our game in my town. The website has not been updated yet to show the addition but here it is:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=204041&highlight=Bullfrog

I can only say that good business brings more good business and that is how I have been able to grow. I know bad business when I see it and I get rid of it.

If I can, I will take a couple of pictures tonight and post them here.
 
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These rules are judgemental i will wear whatever attire im comfortable playin in period. And have no problem not playin in an establishment that basis who it allows in on what thier wearing. Im sure it's a great business just a tad judgemental for my taste.
 
Paul Schofield said:
Conventional wisdom is your answer. We human beings are curious animals. We tend to act out our appearance. Extreme examples would be to compare the same man's conduct in a tuxedo as compared to a Steelers hat and jersey. School districts have found that in instituting a dress code, behavior problems decrease dramatically. My dress code works. I like my results.
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Communism at it's finest.
 
BigDaddyInc. said:
Communism at it's finest.
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More like capitalism at it's finest. The rules work in his favor to keep out folks that his 'good' customers don't like to be around. That's why he can get 600 people on a Thursday night and turn away another 600.

Most pool halls I know of you can wear whatever you want. A lot of people I know who are casual pool players but like to party and have fun don't go to those pool halls because they don't feel comfortable in a crowd of pajama-wearing | work-booted | biker thugs who can't figure out which way their hat should be worn.

Instead they go to upscale clubs and pay $12 for a drink.

~rc
 
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