Where to Buy a Used Pool Table in San Diego
San Diego is one of the best cities in America to buy a used pool table. The military base turnover, the constant flow of people moving in and out, and the year-round garage sale weather mean there are always quality tables available. Here's how to find the right one.
Your 4 Options (Ranked)
1. Buy from a Used Table Dealer (Best Option)
This is what we do. We source quality slate tables from estate sales, hotel liquidations, bar closures, and families upgrading or downsizing. Every table is inspected, cleaned, and comes with professional delivery, installation, leveling, and usually new felt in your choice of color.
- + Table is inspected and guaranteed
- + Professional install and leveling included
- + New felt included (you pick the color)
- + One price, no surprises
- - Slightly higher upfront cost than private seller
San Diego price range: $1,200 – $3,000 total (table + delivery + install + felt)
2. Facebook Marketplace / OfferUp
Tons of tables listed daily in San Diego County. You'll find everything from free MDF tables (skip them) to quality slate tables from $200-1,000. The catch: you're responsible for moving it, and that's where things get expensive and risky.
- + Lowest table prices
- + Can negotiate hard
- - Need to hire movers separately ($300-600)
- - No guarantee on condition
- - Felt may be shot, cushions may be dead
- - You're the quality inspector
Real cost: $200-1,000 (table) + $300-600 (movers) + $300-600 (new felt + leveling) = $800-2,200
3. Craigslist
Still active in San Diego but less popular than Facebook Marketplace. Same pros and cons, plus you're more likely to deal with flaky sellers and lowballers. Search "pool table" in the "for sale" section and filter to San Diego.
Tip: Sort by newest. Good tables sell within 48 hours. If a listing has been up for 2+ weeks, there's usually a reason (bad location, stairs, hidden damage, overpriced).
4. Estate Sales & Auctions
Check EstateSales.net and AuctionZip for San Diego County listings. You can occasionally find premium tables (Brunswick Gold Crown, Diamond) at 30-50% of market value because heirs just want them gone. The downside: competitive bidding, unpredictable schedule, and you still need professional movers.
San Diego Neighborhoods We Deliver To
We cover all of San Diego County, including:
*Temecula and areas approaching Riverside/Inland Empire may have a small distance surcharge. Ask us for an exact quote.
What to Watch Out For in San Diego
- Humidity damage: San Diego is generally dry, but coastal homes (PB, OB, La Jolla) can have moisture issues in garages. Check under the slate for any signs of water damage or rust on the frame hardware.
- Sun-bleached felt: If the table was near a window or in a sunroom, one side of the felt may be faded. This is purely cosmetic and fixed with a refelt ($300-500), but use it as a negotiating tool.
- "Free pool table, you move it": These listings are everywhere on Facebook Marketplace. The table might be free, but hiring movers ($300-600) plus a refelt and leveling ($300-600) can run $600-1,200. Sometimes it's a deal, sometimes it's a trap. Check the brand and slate condition first.
- Stairs: San Diego has a lot of split-level homes and second-floor game rooms. Moving a slate table up or down stairs adds $100-200+ to any moving quote and increases the risk of damage. Factor this in.
- Military PCS sales: Service members at Miramar, Camp Pendleton, and Coronado NAS regularly list tables before PCS moves. These are often great deals because they're on a timeline. Check FB Marketplace weekly if you're hunting.
San Diego Pool Table Installation Timeline
When you buy from us, here's how it works:
- Browse & choose - check our current inventory or tell us what you're looking for
- We confirm your room - send us dimensions or we'll measure for free
- Schedule delivery - most San Diego deliveries happen within 3-5 days
- Install day - our crew arrives, assembles, levels with precision instruments, and you're playing within 2-3 hours
We've installed in every San Diego neighborhood you can name. Tight stairwells in North Park, massive game rooms in Rancho Santa Fe, garage conversions in Clairemont, condos in the Gaslamp. We know how to get it done.
Also Serve: Greater Southern California
We're not just San Diego. We deliver and install across:
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