Can anyone tell me of the best market for restored antique pool tables?

Question

After 40 years as a master carpenter, I began restoring antique pool tables, mostly Brunswick, as a hobby. I presently have a Brunswick Monroe and a Brilliant Novelty, which are both beautiful tables, but are both sitting in my workshop for lack of interested buyers. Can anyone tell me the best place, or way, to display them to possibly interested buyers? I do not have a showroom and really do not want one, but these tables are far better than anything new offered on the market today, and with extremely interesting histories. I love the restoration process and the game of pool, but i'm running out of room and patience. Any knowledgeable suggestions would be much appreciated, for after investing hundreds of hours and sparing no expense in each of these tables, I'd certainly like to see someone love them as i have. Please don't suggest Ebay, for everyone is only looking for a cheap deal and nothing about these tables is cheap, but I will sell them for far less than most shops. Thanks

Answer 1

Number 1, where are you located? Shipping and resetup can cost darn near as much as the table itself.

Number 2, what do you estimate the value of your tables? Price needed by the seller as well as urgency to sell make a huge difference.

If you can please edit your question to include these I'll see if I know someone who can help.

Luck

K

Answer 2

i would try craigs list first then its posted to where the masses can see its for sale.  dont know if u have ever used craigs list but its pretty user friendly its free and basicly online classified ad.  lots of hits and u dont have to worry about shipping.  other then that i would search for online antique site to sell to a dealer though dont know if u get same value.

Answer 3

Antique auctions or dealers would be your best bet

Check your part of the country for the best of each then give them a call