RIP to 150 n Out in Mooresville, NC

TimKrazyMon

TimKrazyMon

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I have been informed that 150 n' Out closed up shop on Wednesday. This was a great environment to play pool, 16 9' Olhausens + 1 7' Diamond. Food was always awesome and staff actually followed pool etiquette (never once did I see a staff member walk across someone's line during a shot). Just another example of a great place having to shut the doors.
 
I was JUST about to post about this also. We played league there Tuesday night and she closed after business Wednesday. Drove by today and there is crate paper over the windows, so it's final. Would be a great place ressurect if anyone wanted to. I recovered all of the tables there a year ago August, but they are due again. The area is desperate for a room once again!!!!
 
I truly enjoyed traveling there (about 2.5 hours). It was ROOMY, CLEAN, well appointed. Staff was friendly, equipment well kept and nice art work. I am saddened to see it GO!... some Pics... (oh and #6 on the BD list 2011 http://www.billiardsdigest.com/new_current_issue/nov_10/rooms_4.php)

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Surprised here. we were just talking about 150 n Out recently and was planning a trip there. Too bad.
 
I was wondering when that would happen. I liked playing there and it was a great place, but I saw the demise coming.
 
gunzby said:
I was wondering when that would happen. I liked playing there and it was a great place, but I saw the demise coming.
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What seemed to be the problem? So far it sounds like a great place to play pool.
 
Bob Jewett said:
What seemed to be the problem? So far it sounds like a great place to play pool.
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The problem was you would be looking up from the table you were on and realize you were the only customer in there. I kind of like it that way, but it's not good for business of course. That place was awesome.
 
Bob Jewett said:
What seemed to be the problem? So far it sounds like a great place to play pool.
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A divorce involving the owners and bitterness lashed out at customers. I wasn't on the receiving end, but I've heard of others that were and that was enough for me not to go back.
 
Too bad, was a really nice place. I was there a few months ago for an Allison Fisher school. She preferred that hall even though she had to drive 90 minutes to get to there each morning.

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Bob Jewett said:
What seemed to be the problem? So far it sounds like a great place to play pool.
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It's location, location, location, same with all pool rooms that end up going under. Quite sad, actually. This one looks really clean. I notice there is no alcohol. I wonder if they had any food business. Pool rooms can't survive without alcohol and a cast of "regulars" who hang out there.

The place I used to go to, even today, every time I walk in there, it is like walking into the home of an old friend. It's the neighborhood club hangout. That's what a good pool room is, and without regulars, it's not going to make it.

Build it and they will come? Not so sure. These days, you need more than pool.

I love this area of North Carolina. Been there many times. Beautiful part of the country.
 
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Bob Jewett said:
What seemed to be the problem? So far it sounds like a great place to play pool.
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Im not completely sure but he was in a high rent district but so far off the main there wasn't foot traffic in my opinion. He wasn't getting massive storefront exposure from his shopping center.

There are a lot of players in that area mostly pool league APAs some Eight Ball Express, recently I understand that the Room in Statesville closed and they got all of the teams. I believe the bills must have been more than he could generate.

Its very sad I helped to run a WPBA East Coast Qualifier there and it was a great place to be and I wanted to do more things there after I retired. I saw this huge space as a good place to start a Trade Show in its beginnings and that's what I was going to do.

My plan was to move in some vendors and run a Modified Round Robin over the weekend a few times and build it into something special done every few months. This is the only room that I know of in the state that actually had room for seating where people could watch events. I can imagine what the Rent was though and that open ceiling didn't help heat that I am sure was astronomical.

They also did not have liquor by the drink but they sold beer.

I am very, very sad and I wish I had been retired a year to help them pick up some action because it was a great room and a huge loss for North Carolina Pool.

When I see this I wonder what the APA and other leagues are going to do. It seem that they are going to have regional spots to play and perhaps the Billiard Club concept will be born if rooms keep closing because there will be nowhere for them to play.
 
Bob was always nice and professional with me. I can't imagine him ever mistreating a customer. In this area I don't believe location was the problem. Today, if you play on 9 ft tables here, you will find them. It is a niche business. Spending on prime location is throwing away your investment. And traveling leagues keeps everyone in touch with all true poolrooms. I am sure the sq/ft'age and the heat & cooling gave them no room for error. They kept their tables up with the best mechanic in town. It was a great place for a poolplayer. This is the 2nd room down in about 6 months around here.

One other observation, leagues bring in players and mean free pool time. I've believed this for a long time...free table time means lost revenue and less investment by the player. Translates to less commitment. Same goes for the handicap league system. Nobody wants to challenge themselves to beat people even (means less practice and less gambling). You can play the best for $7, why pay more? All they learn is to gripe over handicaps.

Respect, Courage, and Commitment!
 
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