What will $3000 get me?

I am new to the forum so bear with me.. My wife and I love to play pool and most of our playing experience has been on small bar tables.We are thinking of buying an 8 ft table and have between 2 and 3 thousand to spend. We have looked at a local dealer selling Connelly tables and looked at the Redington model which sells for approx $1800.00 I did look in the archives and there are some mixed feelings about Connelly. We would like any input this forum could provide in regards as to what features a decent pool table should have. Thanks Jerry in Minnesota

[Perk]

Can ya fit a 9ft? Just a personal preference if you are going for a home table and have space. I dont have that much space, so I settled for a Valley Bar Box.

From my own experiences with friends home tables, and some of the talk that I have heard on this forum, I would suggest researching the Brunswick GC's.

http://www.1freespace.com/jsd/JSDConsulting/Pool/TableShopping.htm

http://www.ohiobilliards.com/data/why_brunswick.html

Just some thoughts for Brunswick and table buying in general.

[Joe Marra]

Jerry, Greg at Billiard Street Cafe in Fridley, has a slightly used Gabriels 8' Signature Pro for sale 763-574-1399 call him and make an offer

[Scott Lee]

Jerry...I can tell you that the Gabriels Signature Pro table is without question one of the absolute best tables being made today, for ANY price!

Scott Lee

[Jon from MN]

I would check out mnbilliards.com