hi birkett7!
First let me say that my (deceased) father was the major distributor
for Coin-operated equipment in the Pacific Northwest for over 40
years. I grew up in the industry. The pool table, depending on several
factors, could be worth either more or less that what you paid for it!
What I would do is to call a distributor near you. They will be able
to give you market value for the table -in your area.
You can call the company my father founded, but it's likely a long
distance call for you.
American Games (ask for Kerry Brown, tell him "Cyndy" sent you)
http://www.americangames.com
2310 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-441-4495
Fax: 206-441-1490
American Games Corporation
12021 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: 425-462-7665
Fax: 425-462-8693
Barring that, you can check your newspaper classifieds under "Sporting
Goods" or "Misc. Merchandise" to see if there's similar items for
sale, or enter the line below into google exactly as typed for over
10,000 results to browse comparable pool tables and what others are
selling them for.
"Pool Table" and classifieds
You can refine those results by changing the keywords at google to
this:
"Pool Table" and classifieds and American 9'
...which produces 1,430 results.
Another way to determine the best selling price would be to go visit
the nearest "pool hall" where money players await you with many years
of expertise and advice. The employees there would be helpful too. You
might even be able to call for the info but a personal appearance with
a photo in hand would yeild better results.
You can browse ebay stores for similar tables here:
http://www.stores.ebay.com/bostontables/plistings/list/all/dept2/index.html
Try emailing the seller for advice.
And there's this:
Buying or Selling a Pool Table ...By Mose Duane
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0967808944/ref=ase_snookergames/002-5683660-3906400
List Price: $24.95 - Only 5 left in stock at Amazon.com
I hope this helps!
--Cynthia |
