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Post by milko on Oct 3, 2010 18:13:25 GMT
I was in the Cowley Workers Club last night and noticed that the Club are trying to sell their Bar Billiard table on the notice board.
It is a table that is in good condition and one that used to be my home table at the Nelson.
Anyone interested should contact the club on 01865 772920
Asking price is £1,000 o.n.o.
Keith
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Post by milko on Nov 21, 2010 12:27:48 GMT
I was in the Cowley Workers Club again last night playing snooker and the BB table was still there with a cover over it, although the pool table had gone!!
It will be shame when it goes, but it will still be better than it just sitting there with nobody playing on it.
Keith :(
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Post by milko on Jan 30, 2011 12:41:04 GMT
This "Jelkes" table is still for sale. :o
I will pop in and take some photos of the table and put them on here, so any potential buyers can see it.
Keith
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Post by Colemanator on Jan 30, 2011 14:48:30 GMT
A grand sounds a bit steep to me, £750 - 800 is more realistic.
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Post by davethetaxman on Feb 2, 2011 11:23:22 GMT
Having seen a number of e-bay tables and taken the groups advice I'm still being patient and keeping my gunpowder dry waiting for the right machine. I guess it will be like those pesky buses that never seem to come only for two to arrive just as you get in the taxi!!
For anyone on the group who is thinking about selling, and has a nice Jelks in the £500 to £750 range then please give me a tug
Going to a pinball show in Worthing this weekend so must resist the temtation of blowing my hard earned "bar billiard" money on another pinball machine.
Cheers
Dave
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Post by Chris_Sav on Feb 2, 2011 12:21:10 GMT
Hi,
Tables are normally fairly sparse on Ebay for a couple of months after Xmas.
Sav
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Post by Colemanator on Feb 2, 2011 13:17:44 GMT
What about making an offer to the table for sale at the Cowley workers club, that Milko pointed out.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 13:27:23 GMT
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Post by davethetaxman on Feb 2, 2011 16:50:49 GMT
I'll give Cowley Workers club a buzz tonight and see if they still have the table
Definitely local for me although the £1000 needs to come down a bit (quite a big bit really)
Will update you all once I've made contact
Thanks for tip
Dave
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Post by Colemanator on Feb 2, 2011 18:15:36 GMT
the £1000 needs to come down a bit (quite a big bit really) Couldn't you just grab a bit more tax ;) ;D 8-) |
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Post by davethetaxman on Feb 3, 2011 10:19:27 GMT
"Couldn't you just grab a bit more tax"
Yeah that made me laugh, if only I was a taxman but that was a nickname given to me by my "friends" in the UK Pinball group and one that has unfortunately stuck.
Gave Cowley a ring last night and fixed up to go and see the machine this lunch time
Worth a punt I think
Cheers
Dave
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Post by Chris_Sav on Feb 3, 2011 12:53:37 GMT
Table has provenance so safer than Ebay, also a £1 clock makes it more resellable.
If you buy it vital you transport it on its side and not flat
Sav
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Post by davethetaxman on Feb 3, 2011 22:40:03 GMT
Thanks Sav for the info on transportation definitely going to come in handy as I did the deal with a couple of very nice guys this afternoon. Paid £500 for a table in pretty good condition although it will need to be recovered in the not too distant future. Three black shiney marks around the D which look pretty immovable and spoil the overall apperance. Not picking up till Monday as I'm off to a Pinball Show in Worthing.
Along with the table came the usual cues, balls etc but also a very smart hanging light assembly very much in the style of those used on a full size billiard tables. I thought that was something of a result so overall happy with the deal
Any other advice from anyone on the group about transport, setting up, cleaning would be much appreciated
Cheers
Dave
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2011 22:56:58 GMT
Sounds like you have a steal there if it is the Cowley Workers one which they were originally expecting a grand for. :o
You have bought a table which was, until last year, regularly used in the Oxford league and will have had high scores made on it by some of the top players in the country. ;)
The black shiney greasemarks should be removable with some cloth cleaning spray which can be sourced from BCE Table Sports, Bristol BS5 9DF.
When transporting, as Sav says it is essential to put it on its side which is the best way to protect the slate. But you will also need to strap it firmly so as it doesn't move around. Also put some of that spongy foam used for packing underneath.
Cheers
tommo
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Post by Colemanator on Feb 3, 2011 23:04:00 GMT
Glad I was of help 8-)
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Post by Chris_Sav on Feb 3, 2011 23:07:46 GMT
Take the cue hooks off one side. Keep you eye out for a Starrett engineers level like this (not Rabone) for setting up |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2011 23:08:07 GMT
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Post by milko on Feb 4, 2011 3:18:55 GMT
It's good to see that it's gone to a good home and hope you have many enjoyable hours playing on it, I was probably one of the last people to play the table when I had a practice game on it the other week.
They must have been keen to let it go for you to get it for just £500. :o
Keith 8-)
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Post by milko on Feb 4, 2011 3:21:45 GMT
.......SOLD....... :'( ;)
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Post by Colemanator on Feb 4, 2011 10:03:10 GMT
.......SOLD....... :'( ;) To Dave the taxman? |
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Post by davethetaxman on Feb 4, 2011 11:01:51 GMT
Yes my friend I bought the machine together with all the bits and pieces and a very nice light hood for £500 . All I have to do now is learn to play!!
Cheers
Dave
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