Is a pool table shipped to your house in one piece?

Question

Do the dealers help move it into your house?

Answer 1

my brother's was not. then again that was.., oh--20 years ago.

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

a pool table is a slab of slate. there is no way to make it less then one peice, except for the legs

Answer 4

If you are purchasing a table from a dealer, the table gets shipped to the dealer's establishment first, unassembled.  Whether or not the slate is one piece or in 2 or more pieces depends mainly on the size and weight of the slate.  Most coin-op bar tables are one solid piece of slate.  In my home, I have a 4 1/2' X 9' table.  The slate on my table is 1 1/4" thick.  It had to come in three pieces and each piece was HEAVY.  As part of the price you negotiate, delivery and set up should have been factored in.  It takes training and experience to be able to assemble a pool table properly.  The table arrives at the dealer without cloth, so you will have to choose which cloth you want.  So, the dealer has to cloth the cushions, assemble and level the frame, set up and level the slate, seal up the seams (usually with wax or plaster) put cloth over the slate, set up the rails, recheck all the bolts and level everything yet again.  Not a job for a layperson.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee

Answer 5

What straight_shooter said.

I'll just add... normally the price that they quote you includes standard cloth and cushions.  The cushions vary with the table and are generally the appropriate ones for your table.  However, cloth varies widely.  They will usually include a cheap heavy nap cloth with the table.  That may be okay if you are a newer player.  

But, even then, I would suggest inquiring about a better cloth.  I would get price quotes on Championship Tournament, Mali Hydra, and Simonis 860.

Simonis will be the most.  But, if it's more than $150 over the standard-issue cloth, I'd have a problem with them.  I bought Simonis 860 pre-cut for my oversize 8' for a little less than that.

Mali Hydra and Championship are much less than that.  I'm not sure what they would price it at.  But I would guess no more than $100 over the standard cloth.

One more tip, unless you really know what you are doing, you don't want Simonis 760.  860 rolls very fast if stretched well.  760 will roll like shooting on glass if it is stretched well.  And, it won't wear as long.

Answer 6

not the good ones.....

Answer 7

ITS NEVER SHIPPED TO YOUR HOUSE IN ONE PIECE. AND YES, THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO HELP YOU WITH IT.

Answer 8

It will come unasmebled and you will either have to pay for someone to put it together and level it out for you or you will have to do it yourself.

Answer 9

If they package it correctly, the slate should arrive in one piece. However, if it's poorly packed and the delivery people drop it, then it will be in two or more pieces. If that happens it will affect the accuracy of your shots.

Answer 10

comes in a box- requires some assembly...

Answer 11

No. A pool table is really heavy. They assemble it once they place it in your house.

Answer 12

Depends what kind you get... If it's the huge wood one's that weigh like 500 lbs.. Prolly not. But if it's a cheap one.. I'm sure it still might have some assembly required.