Hi guys, I'm going to be in the market for a table soon. Can someone pm me and give me a round about figure of the cost to set it up if I have it at my place. Obviously many variables will play a factor, but Ive never had a pro set a table up so I honestly haven't a clue. I'm getting a 9' and it will be a major brand. Thanks
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Most major name brand table dealers will have their own installers, and the price will either be worked into the sale of the table, or will be set by them.
Sorry, should have said I am looking at used tables.
It really depends on what needs to be done to the table.
Is everything onsite, and accounted for (hardware and table parts)?
Does the table need new cloth? What kind of cloth?
Does the table need rubber?
How about damaged sub-rails?
Any cracked or broken pieces of slate?
Getting your table from pieces to set up and playing can be anywhere from $300 to $1200 if you are talking about one of the name brand Pro tables. Not trying to scare you off, just saying there is lots to it.
Is everything onsite, and accounted for (hardware and table parts)?
Does the table need new cloth? What kind of cloth?
Does the table need rubber?
How about damaged sub-rails?
Any cracked or broken pieces of slate?
Getting your table from pieces to set up and playing can be anywhere from $300 to $1200 if you are talking about one of the name brand Pro tables. Not trying to scare you off, just saying there is lots to it.
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Your best bet find a table your interested in near you find out what to look for and see it first hand before you buy it. Decide if you want new rubber and tighter pockets. Find a mechanic that can either do all of these things or maybe a couple that can parts of it. Do your research and pick a competent mechanic referenced by someone here.
Your best bet find a table your interested in near you find out what to look for and see it first hand before you buy it. Decide if you want new rubber and tighter pockets. Find a mechanic that can either do all of these things or maybe a couple that can parts of it. Do your research and pick a competent mechanic referenced by someone here.
you have to buy the table, have it broken down. You may find out at that point that the slate could be cracked.
I would make it a condition of the purchase that the slate is not broken.
Then you have to have your table transported to your house. You will have to purchase new cloth and have the table set you. You may also have to buy new cushions if they are bad. Then the mechanic has to do his magic.
It could cost you as much to get the table right as it may initially cost to purchase it.
You may not care if the table is perfect or not. If not, then you could get by with less cost.
Good luck. I would buy a new Diamond if I was you. Perfect and it will last a lifetime and if you amortize the cost over 5 or ten years, it is very reasonable.
--Jeff
I would make it a condition of the purchase that the slate is not broken.
Then you have to have your table transported to your house. You will have to purchase new cloth and have the table set you. You may also have to buy new cushions if they are bad. Then the mechanic has to do his magic.
It could cost you as much to get the table right as it may initially cost to purchase it.
You may not care if the table is perfect or not. If not, then you could get by with less cost.
Good luck. I would buy a new Diamond if I was you. Perfect and it will last a lifetime and if you amortize the cost over 5 or ten years, it is very reasonable.
--Jeff
Thanks for all the input. I am not trying to scrimp on the cost, I just am trying to plan. If I have say a $2500 budget, I don't want to be in a bind because I spent too much on a table and now I cant afford to have it set up properly. One good thing I read that I didn't think about was making an offer based on the condition of the slate...Thanks Jeff!