Does anyone buy pool tables

After a while, I rarely used it, so it ended up being a big old thing that collected dust. When the tenant first moved in, he was very excited by this table, and I sold it to him. Now that he is moving out, he has offered to sell it back to me - for the same reasons I sold it in the first place.

I really don't want it back - BUT if it would give some excitement to the next buyer, then maybe it would be worth it. I am trying to figure out if I should buy it back with the intention of letting the next owner keep it. Question number 2 - If I DO leave it in the house for potential buyers to see - should I automatically tell them this conveys?

Or should I wait and let them ask me for it? I assume if I just tell them upfront that they can have it, that they will still want me to lower the house price even more give people an inch they take a mile. But if I don't tell them it conveys, I could maybe use that as some "leverage" against lowering the house price. And yet another question - it is going to be too much of a pain to haul my riding mower over there to take care of the yard while I am trying to sell this house.

Not worth the hassle. Is this something that could excite a potential buyer? Or would I be better off to just sell the mower to someone else when I'm done with it? So you tell me Nothing to do with my "high perceived value" - has everything to do with the fact that most people are cheapskates and will not buy anything unless they can steal it from you.

The house I own now had a pool table in the family room when it was on the market. The previous owners put a sign on the table saying "For Sale". I wasn't interested in the table at the time so I didn't offer to buy it, and the sellers didn't offer to leave it.

It wasn't a positive or negative for me. It did take up pretty much the entire room, leaving only enough space for a small loveseat.

Fast forward about 6 years and guess, what, I bought a pool table similar to yours. It's very nice and is again in the family room we don't have basements in California. I'll be putting my house on the market at some point this year. Most of the agents who have seen my house so far have said to remove the pool table and stage the room as a family room, ie turn the room back into what it really is.

I can see their point as most houses here have a somewhat formal living room, and the room that's really used is the family room. Now in your case, with the pool table in the basement rec room, you might not have to worry about a family room. Do you have a separate family room upstairs? If so, I think it's fine to leave the pool table in the basement. I'd put a "for sale" sign on it and leave room for negotiation - if someone really wants it, you can throw it in at no cost.

Alternatively you can post an ad on Craig's List and just sell it so it's out of your way. It's really hard to know if it would appeal to a buyer or be viewed as a negative - maybe a family with teenagers would love it. Personally, I think a pool table would appeal to men. I know my husband and son always like the idea of a room for pool and TV. I agree with Annkathryn, a small sign would be good. If they don't buy it, sell it on Craigs List. Too much of a good thing. Need help in our front room.

First thing you see when you walk in! Buyers market - what to do. Only if the buyers play pool and if it is indeed a high-end table. We got an Olhausen full-sized table off Craigslist a couple of months ago for a fraction of what the previous owners paid for it.

If you already owned the pooltable and it was an issue of should it stay or go when putting the house up for sale, that could go either way. As for the lawn mowing--hire a service to maintain the grounds until the house is sold.

I am sure you guys are right - it would be dumb to buy the pool table back. When I was trying to sell it before, nobody wanted to give me anywhere near what it was worth.

It was real annoying. People around my area won't buy anything unless they can practically steal it from you. It was a real stroke of luck that my tenant wanted it. Guess it would be a real stroke of luck for him if I was dumb enough to take it back! Thats the better way to go. Yes, my time is worth something, but I don't mind doing yardwork - it relaxes me. I suspect that at most a pool table would be a minor benefit.

You'd have to find that person who is really excited to be moving into a place with a pool table who doesn't already own one. As for the mower, I think if someone is interested in a mower costing several hundred dollars, they want the fun of picking that mower themselves. I bet no one wanted to offer you what it was "worth" either. Which just shows that you don't understand market economics. Any item is only worth what a buyer will pay for it.

You can ask any price you want to for any piece of property, or furnishings, or used car, or garage sale crap, or escort services, but you'll only get offers at the price someone is willing to pay market value. Or you won't sell it. I wouldn't give bucks for The Mona Lisa - one of the ugliest most overrated paintings. Does that mean that whoever owns it is foolish to expect million for it, that he is unaware of how the market works?

You know absolutely nothing about me or what my house is valued at, or the reasons it never sold, so don't pretend that you do. I used to like this site because it seemed like it was mainly comprised of decent, intelligent people. Here lately, I have been noticing more and more people chiming in not to help and offer good advice, but just to leave a smartass comment and belittle someone else.

Pretty sad. If you don't have anything decent to offer, then why bother? Doesn't matter if only 30 games were played on it. Doesn't matter if there were no kids. Doesn't matter if there were no smokers. You obviously had the price higher than anyone wanted to pay. Just as with your pol table, what you paid has very little to do with what someone else might be willing to pay. How much is it "worth" know? Some are nice, some are reasonable, some are jerks.

Either or, you're not likely to find someone willing to spend 4K on a dining set or pool table there. I would as a buyer think, that it would be included in the sale. One quarter to one third of the original price for furniture, assuming "like new" condition, is pretty much the going rate where I live.

We invest a certain amount into each used table we sell, we do not like to sell a table that is not in great condition, and if we purchase a used pool table from you we need to make sure it is, or will be in excellent condition at the time it is be sold.

When contacting us about selling your pool table please have the following information available;. When contacting us about selling your pool table please have the following information available; Size- Most pool tables are 7', 8' or 9' sometimes you may have a size that is in between, let us know when contacting us and we can evaluate our need for your exact size. Added to your cart:. Some areas may still have some newspaper classifieds but that has largely gone extinct.

This will allow you to compare pictures and prices and then price your table accordingly. Aside from the time of year, I have found a few more tips for getting the most for your pool table. When creating your classified ad, try to incorporate the following ideas. Include plenty of pictures. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Show it from different angles, with clear pictures of the legs, body and rails. Take pictures of the included accessories so that they know what they are getting with the table. If your table is disassembled or if you are planning to disassemble it, take plenty of pictures first. Give the most detailed description that you can. Be sure to include the table size, the make and model if you know it , 1 piece, 3 piece or non-slate, condition of the cloth and cushions, and a description of the included accessories.

The more details you can give, the easier it will be to sell and the less back and forth communication you will have to engage in. Leave room for negotiation. Price your table with some wiggle room, it seems it is human nature to want to negotiate. They are likely legitimate buyers, and they like your table, that gives you an advantage. My final tip can make a huge difference in setting you apart from the competition and selling your table quickly.

For the buyer of your pool table, finding a table is only the first part of the process.