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After sending a buying client to this seller we are now instructed that the table was sold elsewhere ? , please if anyone advertises a table on GCL billiards web site ,
and you sell it yourself then do not forget to inform Geoff at GCL billiards so he can take the advert down .
I have wasted my buying clients time and my own time corresponding the details over to him , This is also embarrassing for us .
I have sent around 4 emails with costs of moving the table and costs of renovating it to our buying client ,

WE are now looking for a decent 8ft table for our buyer , table must be 3 section bolted cushions and 6 legs of decent manufacture and condition .

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We have a client in Sussex post code RH20 who wishes to sell their Karnehm and Hillman three section slate bed snooker table circa 1980s
these modern tables where one of the better made ones , low cost imports where  to blame for the demise of K & Hillman
this square legged tables has 6 legs which is very good as the centre span is well supported with the centre legs ,
older 4 legged 8fts tend to have sagging issues due to heavy slate over time bending the frame , with 6 legs this is eliminated

the table comes with balls and cues and cue rack plus a light shade and scoreboard
8ft is the start of what we in the billiards trade say is the best size upwards for a more professional game
many tables under 8ft are supplied with small balls and people do get a bit frustrated when they step up to play on a full size , but with this 8ft you can play with 2 inch or full size balls
and 10 or 15 reds

the table will require a full re-cover , nets and leathers look ok but the new owner may upgrade to new also

not all people have room for a full size so maybe this 8ft is just the table for you and it is very competitively priced at just £350

If you would like to know the costs of the logistics of dismantle and collecting of this table then
please get in touch with Geoff at GCL billiards  if you require a quote for the pick up re-cover and delivery and assemble of this 8ft snooker table .

all enquiries to Geoff at

c.large@btinternet.com

We have a Scottish client just over the border who requires a nice 10 foot by 5 foot snooker table in light wood .
the table must be of good quality and not of  Chinese manufactured .
light oak Riley or orme or even a light mahogany Karnehm and Hillman if priced reasonable .
Please take into account the dismantle and collection plus delivery of any table that is available.
Our client wants value for money as well as quality of manufacture.
He does not want to be paying dealer prices from a private sale.
Below are examples of what type of table would interest our client but in 10ft size.
Price will depend on condition and make of table . and what comes with it .

this is an enbild but only an 8ft , but they also made them in 10ft and where a good quality .

A Riley Viceroy this one is a 9ft but again also available in 10ft form . medium oak finish.

a riley imperial 10fts are available in 8leg or 6 leg format. this one is a 12ft and in light to honey oak finish.

a riley  Aristocrat again in light oak , turned fluted legs , this is a 12ft version . our client is after a 10ft table.

We have a client based in Brighton who is looking for a nice Riley 9 foot snooker table with square legs in Oak , the two models he likes are the Viceroy and the Imperial models .

this is a full size Riley Viceroy with deep archways , he would like a 9 foot version of this table if possible , if not then an imperial like the one in the photo below .

This is the Riley Imperial , it still has the same leg pattern as the viceroy but much less archways
He is looking for one in good condition polish wise , the rubber has to have good bounce or price given will have to reflect a re-rubber and re-cover which is costly .

This was a Riley 8 foot version of the Viceroy in Oak that is located in Lincolnshire , and is exactly what our client is looking for but 1 foot longer .
If you have a table like this then please send a photo and contact Geoff at GCL billiards by email or telephone , and he will forward any photo’s onto the client.

Geoff’s  mobile 07753466064

email         c.large@btinternet.com

PLEASE USE A DIGITAL CAMERA ONLY

SMART PHONES TEND TO BLOCK PHOTO’S BEING COPIED ON MY SYSTEM AND I HAVE TOO MUCH ON TO SPEND TIME ON A PC EMAILING BACK AND FORTH TO FIND A REMEDY TO UNLOCK THE PHOTO’S SO THEY CAN BE DOWN LOADED TO FILE .

IT HELPS ME SORT OUT POSTINGS IN OUR FOR SALE SECTION QUICKER IF THE CORRECT FORMAT IS USED AND DO NOT SEND PHOTO’S THAT HAVE BEEN LOCKED AND CANNOT BE COPIED , IT OFTEN ENDS WITH ABOUT 5 OR 6 EMAILS TO SORT IT OUT AND JUST DO NOT HAVE THE TIME TO DO THIS AS WE ARE EXTREMELY BUSY

AT THE PRESENT TIME WE HAVE 4 ENQUIRIES WHO HAVE SENT PHOTO’S WE CANNOT DOWNLOAD BECAUSE THEY HAVE A BLOCKER ON THEM , THIS CAN BE DOWN TO MY PC SECURITY WHICH I WILL NOT CHANGE BECAUSE OF RISK OF LOWERING MY SECURITY FOR SCAMMERS TO ACCESS , OR IT COULD BE THAT THE SMART PHONE HAS LOCKED THEM OR YOU HAVE SENT THEM ON A PC THAT HAS LOCKED THEM

SO FOR QUICKER ADVERTS FOR SALE OF SNOOKER OR POOL TABLES PLEASE USE A  ( digital camera )

AND ATTACH THEM TO EMAILS VIA CABLE TO YOUR PC , I KNOW SOME FIND IT EASIER TO JUST USE A SMART PHONE CORDLESS BUT THEY ARE TOO INTELLIGENT FOR THEIR OWN GOOD , MAKING A SIMPLE TASK FOR DOWNLOADING A PHOTO A BACK A FORTH JOB . REMEMBER I AM LISTING YOUR TABLE FOR FREE SO PLEASE DO NOT TAKE TOO MUCH OF MY TIME UP WHEN I SHOULD BE WORKING OR HAVING VALUABLE DOWN TIME AWAY FROM WORK AND THE PC .

LETS MAKE IT MUCH MORE SIMPLE TO LIST THE TABLE BY SENDING THE PHOTOS AS REQUESTED .

We have a client who is looking for a nice 9ft Oak snooker Table
The woodwork has to be in good condition and not require any re-polishing or repairs.
We are not too fussed on cloth condition or nets and leathers as these can be replaced on dismantle and installation very easy .
The table has to be very nice to the eye and my client would like to view photo’s and if local inspect the table before purchase.
The type of table he is looking for is something like the following .

This is an Enbild but is an 8ft version , my client requires a 9ft table , please measure the actual slate length and do not add any outside cushion wood to the size.

I am not too sure he would like a square legged table but one like this may interest him , this one is a Riley Viceroy with deep archways .

another three oak 9ft snooker tables in the style my client is looking for , the table must have three section slate beds and bolted into slate cushions , also the size has to be 9ft  and it must have have 6 legs .
Some more modern 9ft tables have 5 piece slate beds , we prefer 3 section slate beds but will consider a 5 section one if the table is good .

My client is based in Peterborough area , and GCL Billiards are based Nottm/Derby border , so if you are local to us we can come and view.
please measure your table very carefully and make sure it has a 9ft slate bed playing area , remember the cushion rubber block over hangs the slate by 2 inch at each end so if you measure between the nose of the each end cushion then add 4 inch you will have the exact slate length size.
we have been down to Devon to pick up what supposed to be a 9ft only to find it was an 8ft , lucky for us the trip worked out ok , but it could have been an expensive mistake , so please make sure the size is a genuine 9 ft table .

We are desperate for second hand Supreme winner pool tables with mechanical coin mech  and we will also consider the Supreme Prince which was more expensive to buy new , but is not so desirable as the winner  .

Email c.large@btinternet.com or phone direct on mobile 07753466064 or home 01159725355 please leave a message if no one answers .

We have clients waiting to buy these tables after being refurbished with new cloth and new cushions and inside ball rails . and we also require them for our rental sites .

All we ask is the outside cabinets are free from damage . no chips or forced entry to side door repairs !

Price paid will depend on how old the table is , I can date the table from appearance and badge design , we prefer the latest type with pearl finish , REAL METAL CORNER PLATES  , and alloy cushion trim , but anything considered . They must be mechanical coin operation not free play or electronic battery operated .

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We have just been up to The Supreme Factory to collect three new tables which we put out on rental in one site in Coventry , this shows just how busy we are on the rental side of the business .
We often try and order new tables but Winner Supremes’ are in such huge demands that there is a three week waiting list for new tables currently , This is why we require good condition later models from the second hand market .
A few photo’s of a recent visit to the Factory where supreme tables are made .

Inside the factory a fork lift moving tables around to get at three for our van loading . All the tables in that racking are SOLD !

The first two being loaded

Neatly stacked and secured onto the van with ratchet straps , slates went on first then body of pool table stacked on top of these .
There was room for one more !  …….. and with foresight  I  should have ordered Four .
I picked another New one up from Peradon and I have sourced a good second hand later model from a seller in Walsall .
but we are still looking for more .

We have a client who is looking to purchase a full sized square legged Snooker table , prefered make would be a Karnehm and Hillman or Thurston modern table

please look at the photo’s if you have a table like this in good cosmetic order in that the polish and woodwork is in good order , the rubber and cloth is not a problem as these can be easy to replace , but a total re-polish would be too expensive , please be realistic with price as we are also searching the Auction sites and clubs closing down for a table that could be bought for little money and done up .
If you have one you are thinking of selling , then please get in touch with Geoff on 07753466064 or email c.large@btinternet.com , and i will forward any photo’s of the table to our client .

Or even advertise it on our listings under table for sale direct from seller.

We require a FULL SIZE table like these. no 1 choice would be a Karnehm and hillman like the one in the top photo with buttons on the cushions in place of a slide in panel .

We have a client in Canterbury , looking to purchase from a private seller a Table that is as good as a Uk made Riley Aristocrat .

Although he is looking for a steel cushioned table , he will consider a good quality heavy wood standard cushioned older table with Welsh slate .
if you have such a table for sale then please contact Geoff with Photo’s of the table and I will pass your details onto our client .
Our client is concerned that he is only going to buy a table once and it has to be the right table with no regrets or problems at a later date , so please only good tables with true slate and good woodwork will be considered.

Our client is fussy and we aim to please him , by finding him the right table at the right price.