Is this a good deal on this old Brunswick? Hopefully the link works.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/spo/179881851.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/spo/179881851.html
Good deal on a Brunswick????
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to me the price may seem a little high, but the table looks like it is in great condition. The room owner here in Albany always has a gold crown 1 or 2 available for resale. where are you located....................mike
I bought this table http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/our_rich_history/antique_tables/regal.html for $2.5K. Not the fanciest Brunswick but 5X10 with 1-1/2" slates with T rails.
The table looks like it's in perfect condition and I'd say the Centennial is a better table than the Gold Crown but the older Brunswicks with the T Rails are built a heck of a lot better. $6,500 is a little high. $1,500 - $3,000 tops. But if the Centenial is your dream table and you have the cash go get it and have a great time with it.
PM CueandCushion They probably have a Centennial for sale too.
The table looks like it's in perfect condition and I'd say the Centennial is a better table than the Gold Crown but the older Brunswicks with the T Rails are built a heck of a lot better. $6,500 is a little high. $1,500 - $3,000 tops. But if the Centenial is your dream table and you have the cash go get it and have a great time with it.
PM CueandCushion They probably have a Centennial for sale too.
For the shape it is in it doesn't see sky high. Higher priced than usual but it's in great shape. It's rare to see an old Brusnwick in that great of shape.
Now from my experience on pool table work I've developed a feel for people.
The owner of that table is wealthy. You can generally tell from the artwork and the cleaniness of the place. Also the metro look to it. They bought the table because they wanted a classic and felt furniture leg tables would clash with the overall design. Basically they wanted a retro theme with a modern twist.
My guess is the table was restored but then again I noticed the brass flathead screws on the name plate don't appear to be stripped at all from the flathead. If a restoration happend that would have to of been removed.
If you want an older Brusnwick in perfect shape then it is a good deal. However if all you care about is playing then it would be best to look elsewhere.
Now from my experience on pool table work I've developed a feel for people.
The owner of that table is wealthy. You can generally tell from the artwork and the cleaniness of the place. Also the metro look to it. They bought the table because they wanted a classic and felt furniture leg tables would clash with the overall design. Basically they wanted a retro theme with a modern twist.
My guess is the table was restored but then again I noticed the brass flathead screws on the name plate don't appear to be stripped at all from the flathead. If a restoration happend that would have to of been removed.
If you want an older Brusnwick in perfect shape then it is a good deal. However if all you care about is playing then it would be best to look elsewhere.
flyers said:
a very good deal, for the seller
the price reflects a collectable status that these tables do not have.
they are an excellent table to play on, but value as a playing
table would be 1/3 the asking price,
if you want investment, you would do much better putting
the same amt of $s in a true antique
Dale
Working in Atlanta I see a lot of pool tables. A lot of money and lots of "Artsy" folks. You would not believe how many old Anniverseries, GC 1s and 2s and other various commercial style tables we move into multi-milliion dollar mansions. Most in much worse condition than that.
I did a job for a gay guy in Atlanta. (Ok. Not surprising. I actually think he was kicked out of the village people for being too gay. But a good guy either way.) He bought a Gold Crown 2 in perfect condition. I think he paid $8,000 for it. I told him for a little bit more he could have gotten a Brand New Gold Crown 4. He said he searched forever for a table like that. He liked the ashtrays in the corner and side castings. It went with his room. Which I guess it did.
You'd be amazed at what some people value a lot while others think it is trash. After all we pay 1,000s of dollars for what is basically a tree limb when you could get an actual pool table at Sears for cheaper.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you are looking for an old commercial style Brunswick in perfect condition. Then I'd say the price isn't bad. However if all you care about is playing pool and wouldn't care if it was colored pink with purple poka-dots as long as the balls rolled straight then it isn't a good deal.
But best of luck with your search.
I did a job for a gay guy in Atlanta. (Ok. Not surprising. I actually think he was kicked out of the village people for being too gay. But a good guy either way.) He bought a Gold Crown 2 in perfect condition. I think he paid $8,000 for it. I told him for a little bit more he could have gotten a Brand New Gold Crown 4. He said he searched forever for a table like that. He liked the ashtrays in the corner and side castings. It went with his room. Which I guess it did.
You'd be amazed at what some people value a lot while others think it is trash. After all we pay 1,000s of dollars for what is basically a tree limb when you could get an actual pool table at Sears for cheaper.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you are looking for an old commercial style Brunswick in perfect condition. Then I'd say the price isn't bad. However if all you care about is playing pool and wouldn't care if it was colored pink with purple poka-dots as long as the balls rolled straight then it isn't a good deal.
But best of luck with your search.
asiasdad
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smittie1984 said:
My guess is that smittie1984's guess is pretty accurate. It could also be a semi-restoration which would have left the rail tops in their unrestored condition. I did that to my sport king as the dimples in the formica gave my table that old pool hall patina that worked well in the room set up in my home for the table.
I wanted a Centennial or Anniversary, however all the ones in similiar condition to this one was out of my price range, which is why I bought my sport king. It plays the same as an Anniversary/Centennial (damn good) as it features the same slate/railtops as it's higher end brothers.
In my search, i've found that Centennials in that condition have been bringing between 5000-7000, and non restored Centennials that are not all beat up bring around 2500-3500. I'm into my sport king a total of 2000 including the restoration/installation. I also have a good friend who is a table mechanic by trade, which didn't hurt in keeping the cost down
Centennial
Fully restored Centennials go for $10,000 to $15,000. Beat up ones go for $3000 to $4000. It is probably the best table that Brunswick made. The table for sale looks like it has been refinished. It would be hard to say if they did the rails the right way. I would have to look at it. They came with a tung oil finish. I feel that is a good price for the table if you are going to buy it for yourself. I would check out how clean it is and also check to see the condition of the slates. The photo I have of the Centennial in my profile is one that I restored for someone and he has about $15,000 into it when we where done. It is one of the best looking and playing tables I have seen.
Steve
Fully restored Centennials go for $10,000 to $15,000. Beat up ones go for $3000 to $4000. It is probably the best table that Brunswick made. The table for sale looks like it has been refinished. It would be hard to say if they did the rails the right way. I would have to look at it. They came with a tung oil finish. I feel that is a good price for the table if you are going to buy it for yourself. I would check out how clean it is and also check to see the condition of the slates. The photo I have of the Centennial in my profile is one that I restored for someone and he has about $15,000 into it when we where done. It is one of the best looking and playing tables I have seen.
Steve