What would u pay for a Schmidt 9 foot table in good condition. We are around 2k right now.
Schmidt 9 foot table
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2k for a schmidt in this economy seems a wee bit steep without knowing a bunch of things and seeing pics.... New Artemis?, New Simonis?, Setup? or draggin it home? I played for about 12 years on Schmidts and while they are decent they are not as solid as a GC or a Diamond......
Seems a bit expensive as these tables are older, I would get a Gold Crown for that money, they can be stolen for around a $1000 right now. I played in a room by Lake George that had these tables, I think they were 8 footers though, they played okay.
Actually, they started about 5 years aftr Brunswick, but who's counting?
FWIW - the tables at Johnston City were Schmidts.
Dale
Thanks!
I also saw a 9foot Gandy on craigslist. (but didn't see pictures)
Ok, here is the deal. This is my local pool room and he is selling 2 AE Schmidt's
His starting price was 3500 and I just laughed! I'm thinking that in a good market he could get 2k for it, buuuuuut. I have seen the table, played on it many times. I have NOT seen the slate, rails etc.
I talked to the snake man and he is coming up to new england in a month or two. So it would be refinished with 860, and setup at my expense.
I currently have a 8foot table, just bought a new house with a 20X20 finished shed/mantown with bar and bathroom. So I'm buying a 9foot table.
I'm thinking used Brunswick, Diamond, Gandy, or one of these Schmidt's, and having it refinished.
The owner of the pool hall seems willing to negotiate, and the Schmidt is big, sold oak, maybe 35 years old with brunswick super speed rails. oh he wants to throw in the light too. Opinions wanted...
I also saw a 9foot Gandy on craigslist. (but didn't see pictures)
Ok, here is the deal. This is my local pool room and he is selling 2 AE Schmidt's
His starting price was 3500 and I just laughed! I'm thinking that in a good market he could get 2k for it, buuuuuut. I have seen the table, played on it many times. I have NOT seen the slate, rails etc.
I talked to the snake man and he is coming up to new england in a month or two. So it would be refinished with 860, and setup at my expense.
I currently have a 8foot table, just bought a new house with a 20X20 finished shed/mantown with bar and bathroom. So I'm buying a 9foot table.
I'm thinking used Brunswick, Diamond, Gandy, or one of these Schmidt's, and having it refinished.
The owner of the pool hall seems willing to negotiate, and the Schmidt is big, sold oak, maybe 35 years old with brunswick super speed rails. oh he wants to throw in the light too. Opinions wanted...
I would prefer a GC or Diamond myself but to each his own.
If you like the table and the price is right go for it.
One thing I would keep in mind is - is it really worth it to talk the local pool hall owner down to the lowest price possible?
If you pay $500 more than you should will you be in his good graces while at the hall???
On the other hand, if you get him down to $1234.47 will you now be known as the local cheapskate every time you walk in there???
Bottom line, during the final negotiation I would probably say something like, "I think I could get this table for a bit cheaper somewhere else, but I like this place and and I don't mind paying a bit extra because of that."
Then again, maybe you don't even like the place. If that's the case get him down as low as possible. :thumbup:
If you like the table and the price is right go for it.
One thing I would keep in mind is - is it really worth it to talk the local pool hall owner down to the lowest price possible?
If you pay $500 more than you should will you be in his good graces while at the hall???
On the other hand, if you get him down to $1234.47 will you now be known as the local cheapskate every time you walk in there???
Bottom line, during the final negotiation I would probably say something like, "I think I could get this table for a bit cheaper somewhere else, but I like this place and and I don't mind paying a bit extra because of that."
Then again, maybe you don't even like the place. If that's the case get him down as low as possible. :thumbup:
good point!
I used to go there when I was younger, but I have been venturing out lately.
I'm trying to bring him into the 21st century and stream some real pool on one of his big screens.
I told him about AZBilliards, and he has decent wireless internet. So I'm hoping to promote the sport in my area at least.
Joking around I told him we could play for the table
I used to go there when I was younger, but I have been venturing out lately.
I'm trying to bring him into the 21st century and stream some real pool on one of his big screens.
I told him about AZBilliards, and he has decent wireless internet. So I'm hoping to promote the sport in my area at least.
Joking around I told him we could play for the table
Its a great table and no way am I paying 2k for it. :smile:
I think its this model.
Nice looking table.
I'm going down this weekend and offer him $1400 with the light?
My guess is AMF...there were years that the quality was comparable
to Brunswick...but I wouldn't buy it blind.
Thanks
Looks like the old ugly GC's that you can refinish.
take a look at this one? Gandy 9'
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I would stay away from Gandys...and their fore-runners, Macon tables.
The quality just isn't there.
Get you a Gold Crown 1....it's like buying a classic old car.....
..what ever needs fixing is WORTH fixing.
...and there are some good deals on them.
My pool room had AE Schmidt tables. I've also had in my home at different times, the Elite and the Ivanhoe models. If you want to have that furniture look, they play very well.
On the other hand, if it is for mantown, I would try to pick up a Gold Crown or a Diamond. I had a couple of Gold Crowns for "the players" in my poolroom.
Bob
On the other hand, if it is for mantown, I would try to pick up a Gold Crown or a Diamond. I had a couple of Gold Crowns for "the players" in my poolroom.
Bob
These tables were made for "The Cue Connection"
I can't seem to find a gold crown within 100 miles of me for sale?