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I'm getting a pool table. Problems forthcoming.

mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282
edited June 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
So I have a friend who's boss is getting rid of an antique pool table. The guy just moved and is filthy stinking rich. Long story short, I was asked if I wanted it (AT NO COST!!!!!!!). Sure as shit I want it! Hell, even if I don't keep the damn thing, an quality antique table can go for $2,000+.

So, I've got a couple of problems...

I really don't have much room for a full-sized table in my condo and it's a one-piece 1 inch slate table. :eek: How the fuck am I going to move the piece of slate without hiring someone? For those that don't know it's about 450 lbs for the slate alone!

Ahhh!
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  • mookeywrenchmookeywrench Posts: 5,870
    you also have to make sure the location that the table is going to go is 100% flawlessly level.
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  • azwyldcatsazwyldcats Posts: 703
    I can't help but think of the Seinfeld episode when Kramer and Frank are playing pool in Frank's house...
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  • SpunkieSpunkie Taking the loooooooong way,... Posts: 6,461
    Use it for a bed! ;);)
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    You reallyshould pay to have it moved.
    If you crack the slate you are screwed!
    It is very difficult to move them without doing damage.
    You should also check the measurements of your room to make sure you can play on it.

    Maybe put it in storage and sell it online. I am pretty sure they sell quickly.
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  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    It'll look just swell in your bachelor pad, all you have to do is figure out a way to sleep, cook, do dishes, and laundry on it, and still maintain that rich antique luster.

    failing that you could always stand it up against a wall and hang a few pictures on it...
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282
    acoustic guy wrote:

    Maybe put it in storage and sell it online. I am pretty sure they sell quickly.

    I'm pretty sure I'm going to sell it. This table is beautiful and it's gonna kill me...

    But I guess that's ok because I got it for free and should make at least $1500 on it!

    But man, it would be nice!
  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Nice. :) Are you sure you don't want to store it though? You might regret that decision later on especially as it sounds like a really nice one. Whatever happens though, good luck. Sounds like it's a win/win for you. :)
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282
    wolfbear wrote:
    Nice. :) Are you sure you don't want to store it though? You might regret that decision later on especially as it sounds like a really nice one. Whatever happens though, good luck. Sounds like it's a win/win for you. :)

    I thought about it. I'd have to store it for a while until I found a bigger place.
    That might be a while and at this point I think I'd rather have the cash.

    I say that now. Two years from now I'll probably be kicking myself! Haha!
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    mca47 wrote:
    Two years from now I'll probably be kicking myself! Haha!


    are you kicking yourself yet?
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,972
    The 81 wrote:
    mca47 wrote:
    Two years from now I'll probably be kicking myself! Haha!


    are you kicking yourself yet?
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    mickeyrat wrote:
    The 81 wrote:
    mca47 wrote:
    Two years from now I'll probably be kicking myself! Haha!


    are you kicking yourself yet?
    Really bored today smoking baby? Damn, 3 yr old thread, resurrected!!


    i was just hoping if he didn't sell it, he could bring it to PJ20...
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  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 Posts: 12,632
    that's so random
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    i'll come help you
    i'll bring a couple folks with

    they'll wanna buy it from you
    i would if i could myself, but.....

    we've had 2 pool tables
    all hunks of shit and heavy as hell

    basement= ours when kids partying and hard
    garage= partying and on

    how much do you need?
    got photos?

    trading is good too, yes/no?
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    i've slept on pool tables
    made out on pool tables
    fought on around and under pool tables
    lost and won coin on a pool table
    broke pool tables with cars and motorcycle engines through the air

    mostly shot pool in a small basement gasping for some kinda air that wasn't green smoke filled and the cops called because the neighbor lady doesn't enjoy pearl jam cranked up on the stereo and young people coming and going into the sun or night

    pool tables
    good times
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  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    that's so random
    isn't it??!!!
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,845
    call a pool dealer and have him pick it up
    then, flip it and go tyo Pj20 in style!
    ;)
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