The short version
- Typical range: £100 – £600
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used pool table is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for pool tables, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £600 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £510 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £390 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £270 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £150 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a pool table
- Slate beds rather than MDF
- Cloth with no tears, burns or bobbling
- Level, undamaged frame and legs
- Cues, balls, triangle and rests included
What lowers it
- MDF beds, which warp with any damp
- Torn or heavily worn cloth
- Loose or damaged cushion rubber that kills the bounce
- No practical access for removal
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check whether the bed is slate or MDF — slate is far heavier
- Roll a ball slowly across to check the level and cushion response
- Measure the access route out of the room
Once you have those three answers you can place your own pool table on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a pool table valuable?
A slate bed, above everything. Slate stays flat for decades; MDF beds warp and are worth much less.
Can a pool table be moved in one piece?
Slate tables generally cannot — the bed comes off in sections and each is very heavy. Buyers need to know this before they arrive.
Is recovering the cloth worth it before selling?
Only if the cloth is badly damaged and you can do it cheaply. Most buyers accept worn cloth and recover it to their own colour.
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