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Howdy, I'm in Carmichael CA I do play pool but here is why I joined the forum. My father in law recently passed, loved him like my dad, left me with some Carom billiard things I'm unsure how to go about selling. He has a custom cue (40 yold) with 3 shafts the initials RK at the base. He told me it cost him $1600 40 years ago. He also left me a vintage Brunswick classic 11' × 5' tournament table. And a few sets of Belgium balls. I saw the table sell (refurbished) for 26k in New York. This table is in excellent condition. Im looking for advice before I post it for sale. No local dealers are interested in a table with no holes..
 
Phatcracker said:
Howdy, I'm in Carmichael CA I do play pool but here is why I joined the forum. My father in law recently passed, loved him like my dad, left me with some Carom billiard things I'm unsure how to go about selling. He has a custom cue (40 yold) with 3 shafts the initials RK at the base. He told me it cost him $1600 40 years ago. He also left me a vintage Brunswick classic 11' × 5' tournament table. And a few sets of Belgium balls. I saw the table sell (refurbished) for 26k in New York. This table is in excellent condition. Im looking for advice before I post it for sale. No local dealers are interested in a table with no holes..
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You are in the Main Forum, which is the correct place to begin. Start a new thread in the Main Forum. Be sure to include pictures of the cue, joint, and bumper as well as inlay work and shaft beside butt. Clear and in focus. Post pictures of the table, also. Use an interesting title. I think the limit is maybe 5 pictures per post, so it may take two posts in the new thread to get everything there. There are experts here that are happy to help.
 
Phatcracker said:
Thanks. I'll have photos next week. Should I post in the main forum to get information before posting in the 4 sale thread?
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That was how I interpreted your post. Simply state what you know and what further info would help. Sometimes someone will respond with price ranges. Other times you will get push back for asking. Start simple and go with the flow.
 
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