Fugly Poker Table Thread (22 Viewers)

[allforcharity]

Think I limped for a couple of days as well...

This is my go-to betting strategy....

 

[Himewad]

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

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What's that lump in the middle?

 

[BGinGA]

Easier to split pots once you hit 7-8 players....

 

[allforcharity]

It's the type of felt that makes every bet seem special. Always use your highest denom chips, now.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Thing is, the rest of the table doesn't look too bad. I see a hinge and a handle so there is storage in the base. If that hump is easily removed and can be re-fitted with a larger, table level felt, this could be turned into a decent table.

 

[TheWhat]

Somebody tell me whats so Fugly about this, that it can't sell for slightly over $1000 USD?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1366653120208593/

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Somebody tell me whats so Fugly about this, that it can't sell for slightly over $1000 USD?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1366653120208593/

Nothing fugly about it. Must be other circumstances. What's the population of the Brandon, MB area? Why haven't YOU bought it yet?

 

[TheWhat]

City is about ~50K, trade area of about ~260K. We don't have a dedicated space, so happily went with a Chanman table topper.

 

[Poker Zombie]

If you're willing to spend a grand on a poker table, you are willing to get it new.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

If you're willing to spend a grand on a poker table, you are willing to get it new.

If you want a table that looks like that, good luck finding one new for a grand. You won't.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

City is about ~50K, trade area of about ~260K. We don't have a dedicated space, so happily went with a Chanman table topper.

I wish I could send one of my family members in Iowa or Minnesota up to get it. I'd MAKE room for a table like that.

 

[BGinGA]

If you're willing to spend a grand on a poker table, you are willing to get it new.

Agreed.

If you want a table that looks like that, good luck finding one new for a grand. You won't.

Disagree. You can build one exactly like that (or nicer) for half of what he's asking.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Disagree. You can build one exactly like that (or nicer) for half of what he's asking.

We weren't talking about building one. That's a completely different animal, and something a lot of people aren't capable of doing. If you can, then fantastic! You can have a super nice table for a very reasonable cost.

But we were talking about buying used, vs buying retail. I stand by my statement. You can't buy a table like that one, new, for a grand.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Even so, if you are willing to drop $1000 (the ad is actually asking $1350, down from an original $1500) on a nice table, you probably aren't worried about spending a little more to get something full custom - and new.

 

[72o]

Somebody tell me whats so Fugly about this, that it can't sell for slightly over $1000 USD?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1366653120208593/

For me, three things are wrong (not fugly per se):
1. Wood race track is a definite NO
2. Cupholders in the table are a definite NO
3. Raised center felt area is a definite NO (table surfaces should be flush)

Other than that...legs (and stain) and rail look great. These are personal preferences and I am not knocking the table overall as some prefer these features. So I wouldn't say it's fugly but maybe people just don't want to drop over $1,000 on something that isn't exactly what they want.

 

[TheWhat]

With you on all that, I just find it puzzling. To get anywhere near that quality, or to custom further, it is double the price here; assuming a purchase, not a build.

 

[Coyote]

Even so, if you are willing to drop $1000 (the ad is actually asking $1350, down from an original $1500) on a nice table, you probably aren't worried about spending a little more to get something full custom - and new.

I' d actually hire any fellow member claiming they can do better themselves for half the 1K price.

 

[BGinGA]

For me, three things are wrong (not fugly per se):
1. Wood race track is a definite NO
2. Cupholders in the table are a definite NO
3. Raised center felt area is a definite NO (table surfaces should be flush)

Other than that...legs (and stain) and rail look great. These are personal preferences and I am not knocking the table overall as some prefer these features. So I wouldn't say it's fugly but maybe people just don't want to drop over $1,000 on something that isn't exactly what they want.

Totally agree. Personally, it's not even worth $500 to me -- I'd have to make too many mods to make it playable enough for me to enjoy it.

 

[BGinGA]

I' d actually hire any fellow member claiming they can do better themselves for half the 1K price.

I can think of a half-dozen PCFers who could build a nicer table for $675 -- which is half of his asking price.

Shipping to Greece is extra.

 

[Coyote]

I can think of a half-dozen PCFers who could build a nicer table for $675 -- which is half of his asking price.

Shipping to Greece is extra.

Might be cheaper -and nicer overall, as an experience- to invite the builder to my home. He 'd be cheaper to travel, and less prone to mishandling / getting lost.

 

[Silver_Fiend]

Just jumping in to comment. I just finished reading this ENTIRE thread. Pure fucking gold! @Poker Zombie , you sir are the quip king. Youve had me laughing for hours through all this.

Now, back to the regularly scheduled poker table dumpster fires.

 

[Mangatang]

I just finished reading this ENTIRE thread.

That pretty much sums up my production at work during December.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

I' d actually hire any fellow member claiming they can do better themselves for half the 1K price.

Yes indeed. And for those comparing to $1350 - That's CAD. Which converted is $1050 USD.

 

[moordb]

Somebody tell me whats so Fugly about this, that it can't sell for slightly over $1000 USD?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1366653120208593/

If I lived anywhere near Brandon, I'd buy the table.

 

[RudysNYC]

My best friend’s cheap folding table broke in the middle, so they adapted.

May I present: fugly table, nice chips

 

[Poker Zombie]

My best friend’s cheap folding table broke in the middle, so they adapted.

May I present: fugly table, nice chips

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I suspect the chips jumped up and down in the middle of the night until the table broke, in an attempt to get a better surface.

 

[buzzmonkey]

I suspect the chips jumped up and down in the middle of the night until the table broke, in an attempt to get a better surface.

Damn unionized chips. This country is going to hell!

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

For the hunting poker player.

 

[BonScot]

For the hunting poker player. View attachment 601861

Can’t see it...