BritzSticks
11-17-2004, 06:31 PM
Hi Again Guys..:)..OK..I'm in Buying Mode for a 9 Footer to go into a Poolroom that is currently being built onto my house, and should be done in 4 or 5 Weeks. I Play a lot of competitive pool, and had myself 99% sold on a Gold Crown. I don't have Deep Pockets and This is a Lot of money for me to spend on a Table. I went to the local Brunswick Dealer and was looking at all the tables and kind of fell in love with a 9' Brunswick Ashbee, which is a hand inlayed (yes, I know, probably in China) reproduction of early brunswick tables. Like the Guy said..the Slates and Cusions are the same as the Gold Crown. This would save me about $1700 over a Gold Crown after Taxes. I guess My Question here, is..WHAT Am I going to be Giving Up if I go with the Ashbee??, from the standpoint of someone who plays a lot of Pool?? Is this a Viable alternative taking price and what I'm giving up in YOUR Opinion???? Or have I been Kind of Self "Brainwashed" into thinking that the only way to go is a Gold Crown??? Any Opinions??? Another Reason I'm attracted to the Ashbee, is that I'm a lifelong Antique Dealer and love the look. I WOULD Get an Original Antique Table, but that usualy involves some problems and a Good One would be more than that anyways, in a lot of cases..ANY OPINIONS HERE!..Someone PLEASE help me THINK!!..:)..Hope you're all doing Great..All the Best, Nick..:)