Is it really that hard to list the kind of table you're selling?

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I'm currently scouring Craigslist to hopefully purchase a nice used table. I have found that out of hundreds of tables a good percentage of sellers never give a description of make and model. I have called on some only to find out the table doesn't have anything on it to reveal what it is. It makes it hard to research a brand and model when the information is not available. I may be wrong but for example Brunswick has a badge that says Brunswick but what about the model? It's like you have to be a veteran pool table mechanic to identify half the tables out there.....:confused:.....:D
 
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i'd guess most craigslist ads be will be low end home tables = not much to name. if some one has a real table they will probably at least post the brand name. even then the majority of home player aren't really players and don't know the details...
 
and they all are Tournament Regulation Pool Tables-most end up being 8 footers, unknown make and model #, although you can find a nice Gold Crown from time to time
 
Only search ads with pics, and learn to ID some of the worthwhile tables by sight. If someone knows they have a Brunswick Anniversary, it's $2-5k depending on condition. If they only know its a pool table, you might steal it for $400.
You have to be patient with CL, lots of junk tables.
 
All good information guys thanks,

I am getting better at identifying Gold Crowns but I agree that it may be good if the seller doesn't know what they have :D

Below is an example of a Craigslist add with description and pictures.

To me it actually does look like a nice table but I don't know much yet.


This table is currently in our basement and will need to be disassembled prior to moving. I can assist in moving but this is a very high quality table and the slabs (I believe there are 3) are all heavy. I do not know how to disassemble the pool table so you may have to contact a company to help disassemble the pool table.

The size of the pool table is 101" Long by 57.5" Wide by 31" High.
 

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How are they going to tell you something they don't know? YOu answered your own question.


Is it really that hard to list the kind of table you're selling?

I have called on some only to find out the table doesn't have anything on it to reveal what it is. It makes it hard to research a brand and model when the information is not available
 
I know of some homes that were sold with a table left in the basement. The new owners did not want it, and just wanted it out of the house. People like that would know nothing about a table, and not care. Just want rid of it.
 
Maybe I should have asked the question better,

I am not blaming the person in all cases but am also wondering why a pool table maker would leave the information off. You can usually find this information on anything in your house.



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How are they going to tell you something they don't know? YOu answered your own question.


Is it really that hard to list the kind of table you're selling?

I have called on some only to find out the table doesn't have anything on it to reveal what it is. It makes it hard to research a brand and model when the information is not available
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