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How much will this pool table sell for?

11 days ago

We inherited a pool table that we don't use and want to get rid of. I was told that it's worth several thousand dollars but I'm not sure how to evaluate this and how much to price it at. So my questions are:

1. Any advice on how much I should sell it for (pic attached)?

2. How do I go about selling it? Craigslist or a store that buys and sells pool tables? Asking because it's so bulky and I've read that it takes forever on CL for this reason.

A couple other things: it's in pretty good condition, though it's old and looks a little worn. I can't find any model name or number on it.

Thank you very much!

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JAN MOYER

11 days ago

last modified: 11 days ago

Consult a local shop and then try Facebook Marketplace.

It's WORTH what someone is willing to pay, and depends your timetable and patience regarding that : )

In short? It's time or it's money, much like real estate.

"We inherited a pool table that we don't use and want to get rid of.............."

How fast? Because this is what happens to most pool tables, even to those who couldn't resist having one.

Seems you paid nothing, so in worst case you donate. Or Facebook " Best offer takes it" on Marketplace.

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A Mat
11 days ago
Your table is a white elephant.
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JAN MOYER
11 days ago
last modified: 11 days ago
WAH and true : )

Note!

You are very much allowed to refuse the inherited...........anything. Just say "thank you, but NO."
Kendrah
11 days ago
Scan your local craiglist, EBay, or FB marketplace to see how much others similar to yours are listed for and how long ago they were posted. This is your competition. Are they offering free delivery and set up, do they have sticks and balls included, is it newly felted?

With little information about yours, a super quick scan of EBay seems like you could price yours around $1200 and it would sit or you could price it below $800 and maybe you'd get some interest.

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JAN MOYER
11 days ago
Which is the why, of the white elephant....
Jupidupi
10 days ago
If you can find a store that deals in pool tables, I'd go with that. They may not pay as much, but they would know how to pick it up. The last thing you want is to sell the table for a good price and then have your home get damaged by inept movers.
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marsgoat
Original Author
10 days ago
Thank you all for your input! I will start by calling local pool table dealers.
Mrs. S
10 days ago
last modified: 10 days ago
A relative had an old (but very nice looking) pool table. She sells stuff on OfferUp quite a bit (and trades up furniture; she has real talent for it). She got $600 for theirs and didn't have trouble selling it. People also have a lot of success on FB Marketplace. We are in So Cal.

In response to others' comments: She had the pool table already moved into the garage. You're not having buyers coming into your house, and have someone else there with you at all times.
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chispa
10 days ago
If you bough a new one you would pay several thousand dollars, but selling a used one will get you very little. We had a nicer table than the one shown and we just left it when we sold the house. We asked the buyers if they wanted it for free and they accepted. It would have cost us several hundred dollars to have someone take it apart to get it out of the house.
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Jennz9b
9 days ago
This is one of those items that costs more to move than its actually worth IMHO.
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