Does anyone out there feel the squeeze by this slow economy? I think that gas has put a halt on pool. I never see any road players. Local pro tournaments have gone amateur. Larry Nevel is now working in Wisconsin. I talked to him Monday and he told me that he needed some kind of steady income. This is one of the most powerful forces in pool today. Why doesn't the US billiard industry take care of our professional players?
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Everybody is feeling the pain Mike.gulyassy said:
Be it in the bank, school, Starbucks , groceries or mall.
gulyassy said:
because they don't generate the money necessary to justify sponsorship. It all boils down to the billiard industry companies making a profit and spending money on sponsoring players is a no win situation as a whole, especially considering the slumping ecomony.
gulyassy said:
Aren't you in a better position to comment on your own question?
I afree that we are all feeling the hit. Shiht- just going to work in the morning and seeing the maintenance crews and delivery folks out there- every one of them burning the gas and taking a chunk out of the business' owners $. Not to mention all the peeps driving to work.
This is big.
Gas is back down to 3.18 a gallon here...never thought I would say THAT was good.. I bought me one of them little Smart cars that gets 80mpg...but I would still rather drive my 07 Mustang GT500 to work....I own my own hair/nail/tanning salon here in Muskogee...I really dont feel hit at all in my buisiness, but I have a few buisiness friends that are feeling the crunch....
It can really depend on where you are if the recession hurts or not. In NYC the pool halls are doing pretty well as people don't go out of town. In NJ they are suffering a bit.
gulyassy said:
Are you serious Mike? I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones, with a skilled tradesman job and 32 years seniority in a Union shop. I'm a Railroad Engineer, but I got a raise in July and it feels like I got a pay cut. I lowered my contribution to my 401K and cancelled the US Savings Bond that I have bought for years. I have to sell something regularly/periodically to pay the bills.
In my area I go to one of the biggest action pool rooms in the country. Hall Of Fame in Warren, Mi. Home to Ronnie Wiseman and Tony Chohan, Richie Rich and others. It is stone dead. The road players still come but nobody can afford to gamble except those trying to make a living at it. Who can afford to travel to a tourney ? Not me. I'm scraping the bottom of my bank account to play in a bar league twice a week, and I now hang at the banger pool room that is close to home in order to save a few bucks on gas. Sheeeeezzzzzzzzz. Has the depression hit there yet ?
Hoping for the best...Tom
I see the recession slowly arriving to the Tulsa Market, however my sales are running right along with the 6 years I've been around. My local cuemaker is busy & has sold many $2000 cues this year.
Historically in bad economies, Pool does Ok (something I read somewhere) as far as gambling goes, but the merchandisers suffer. Magoos in Tulsa is packed several days a week, but has a lull during the day.
I say save your money, even to the extent of hurting your cash flow. If things get bad, gas will go through the roof & a loaf of bread will be $5. The main difference I see with a real economy compared to that same economy in 1930 or 1950 is this >>>> back then 5% of the folks were bad, now the number may be a lot higher. Crime will soar if we go into a depression.
Good Luck to all, SAVE YOUR MONEY if you can...
Historically in bad economies, Pool does Ok (something I read somewhere) as far as gambling goes, but the merchandisers suffer. Magoos in Tulsa is packed several days a week, but has a lull during the day.
I say save your money, even to the extent of hurting your cash flow. If things get bad, gas will go through the roof & a loaf of bread will be $5. The main difference I see with a real economy compared to that same economy in 1930 or 1950 is this >>>> back then 5% of the folks were bad, now the number may be a lot higher. Crime will soar if we go into a depression.
Good Luck to all, SAVE YOUR MONEY if you can...
Everyone in the USA is hurting, and Pro Pool Players for the most part are underpaid Sports Professionals.
Pool is the USA need an image change, and sponsorship from corporate America before Pro Pool Players will make any money.
This subject is discussed frequently.
Pool is the USA need an image change, and sponsorship from corporate America before Pro Pool Players will make any money.
This subject is discussed frequently.
ceebee said:
AMEN.......the people that have been in there for years need to be out...take for example Ted Stevens...he has been in so long he knows the system and how to hid gifts and such..and for thoes of you who do not think that these people are more crooked than you or I...what planet do you live on.....BUT....not every one of them are bad seeds.....
ceebee said:
Yea, I was at Magoos last weekend....there was a pretty good waiting list to get a table....(I played next to Buddy Hall)..me and him played some....He is a really great guy....
Save your money is right.....I have a safe in my concrete floor at my home...with cash it in just in case..if the bottom fell out of the barrell...i would be ok for a maybe 5 yrs.....
Larry Nevel
What king of work is he doing pool related hopefully? I hate to here that but I think he does have a small child now and it sounds like he is putting family first, it sure was nice having him in the area and getting to see him play regular. I often wonderd what would happen if something happened to Shannons torn. that seemed to be his bread and butter, he never seemed to play in many of the major pro torn. I wish him the best, maybe he could pop off the open or something he is plenty capable.
What king of work is he doing pool related hopefully? I hate to here that but I think he does have a small child now and it sounds like he is putting family first, it sure was nice having him in the area and getting to see him play regular. I often wonderd what would happen if something happened to Shannons torn. that seemed to be his bread and butter, he never seemed to play in many of the major pro torn. I wish him the best, maybe he could pop off the open or something he is plenty capable.
gulyassy said:
I know you have been an angel to more than one...
But, I say you should bust 'em all when they come thru! Give 'em a dose!