How much does a valley bar box cost?

[ktrepal85]

I'm preparing for negotiations on a valley 7' bar box table and I'm not sure how much they go for. I've seen them as low as $300 and as high as $2,500. Any advice?

I'd also like to know more information on how hard it is to level one of these tables. I've come across some that always seem to be out of level although the owner claims he levels them often. Is there a way to test how well a table stays leveled other than just leveling it and waiting a few weeks? Can you level the table by yourself or is it a 2 person operation?

Other than visually inspecting the rails pockets/felt and overall table surface I'm not sure what else I should look for to make sure the table isn't a piece of shit. Any advice?

I plan on having someone shim up the pockets and put on simonis cloth, do you foresee any problems with doing that to a valley table? I'm not much of a table mechanic, just a player who wants a table so I apologize for asking stupid questions but I need all the help I can get...

Thanks!

 

[Crash]

Get as new a one as possible. They were designed to take abuse in a corner bar atmosphere but they do sag in the middle over time. You only have the four legs for leveling so if you want to pay a good mechanic enough money he can get it "more" level by shiming the cross beams and saddles, but it is a long time consuming process. That and the rails have limited adjustment so you may have inconsistent rail height. Never ever expect perfection in any table ... especially a Valley. I know, I own 14 of them. Oh yeah ... you should be able to pick up a decent one for $500 - $700.

 

[Skippy27]

I just purchased a Tiger 93 without the coin op for home and paid $2000 brand new shipping included.

I have glass plates I put on the table for leveling and I am able to do it and the other 8 I have done for a local pub with no other assistance.