This 1970s pool table was located in our client’s Santa Ana, CA garage game room. We recently disassembled this nine-foot Delta custom billiard table and made it into smaller, easy-to-handle pieces for our client to later move by himself. The three-piece slate bed was the heaviest part of the pool table. Each piece of slate weighs about 250 pounds. We gently laid the slates on their side and leaned them against the garage wall. Our client’s in-laws had just given him a 1960s Fischer bar pool table which he will be restoring. My client told me the reason he was having us break down the nine-footer was that it was just too big for him and he prefers to play on bar-sized pool tables.
1970s Delta Billiard Table Vanishes
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I have a table that looks very similar to this and has the same tag from Delta. Do you have any idea of the value or age of this table?
Thanks for interest in my pool table blog. The approximate age is the 1970’s. The value is open to interpretation. If you’re talking about replacement value, you’d spend upwards of $5000 to try and replace it with something equivalent. Just selling it to someone as a used table it’s probably worth $900-1500 dollars. Regards, Dave.
I have a 9 ft table with the same label though the frame looks more traditional. Great table. I noticed your estimate of resale value $900-1500. I paid $1800 used about 15 years ago and installed new beige color felt and had heavy duty cover made. Looking at Craigslist for 9 Foot tables in Columbus Ohio I would estimate a higher price range $1500-2000+. How did you arrive at the price range?
Hi Jim, thanks for taking the time to comment on the topic of 1970’s pool tables. The only thing I can attribute the differences in used pool table values between your state of Ohio and my state of California is we have a much greater supply of used tables. The laws of supply and demand dictate the price. Most pool table buyers are unaware of the differences between and older well build pool table, such as a Delta or Delmo. All potential buyers see is the glut of cheaply manufactured, import Chinese pool tables at staggeringly low prices.
Take care of your Delta billiard table as it will undoubtedly appreciate in value. Dave
I have a pool table with a Monarch/Brunswick name plate on it, but a Delta Billiards Los Angeles SN#15747 label on the cabinet. Is there a way to find out the age and other pertinent info on this table?
Hey Rick, someone probably Frankensteined your pool table from spare parts they had laying around. Not worth much, just use and enjoy it.
Hello! My parents own a 9ft Delmo. The label says “Finest Custom Made By Delmo Billiards Mfg. Co. Gardena, Ca.” It does need new felt. They have had it for 35+ years. Unfortunately their health and finances has forced them to sell. Can you advise us on where we can sell it and how much to ask?
Thank you in advance for any help you can give us. – Darcel
Hi, I have a Delta 77 coin operated table left in my house by the previous home owners. It has a pat. No. 3,466,035. It has a solid slate and is incredibly heavy. Any idea of its age and possible value? Thank you
I meant a one piece slate instead of the usual 3 piece. :)
Pool guy- I have this same table but the label says Custom Original by Delta Division Questor Corp. I am restoring the table as it was just given to me by a friend who’s father passed away and they are selling the home. While disassembling some of the pockets were broken – not sure how but were just hanging in. Any idea where I can get replacements? Also th leather was so old on the pockets most of it broke during the tear down so I need the full pockets. – Will any pockets fit? These have round pieces that go into the wood and it bolted on to hold.
Awesome pool table Chris, whatever you do don’t throw out the original pockets as you’ll never be able to find replacements that fit correctly. If you’re able to bring the old ones to my shop we can rebuild them. Thanks for sharing, David Kay.
Hi Sir:
I have a 70’s era Delta table (handed down from my Dad) and I have the leather pockets with green fringe. The horseshoe on the side pocket is broken – the pot metal ‘ears’ with the threads have cracked (is that what you call a six iron?)…do you know if I can get it fixed or replaced…I’d like to keep the table as original as possible.
Would appreciate any help you can provide.
Thank you
Hi Benson, yes the pocket irons are #6 style. The irons should be made of cast aluminium and can be repaired by someone who knows how to heliarc weld. I had the same problem on a Delmo pool table pocket iron. If you carefully remove the net from leather iron cover you’ll be able to remove the iron from leather and take it to a welder.
Good luck, David
My name is Tony just bought a 1970s Delta table 9 foot I need to replace bumpers can you send me some information on how to replace them where to get them from along with new felt
Your best bet is to hire a billiard mechanic with experience replacing these parts. If you are in the OC area, please contact us directly by phone or text.
I’ve recently purchased a house and the owner left behind a Delmo w/ plate “Finest Custom Made By Delmo Billiards MFG, CO. Carson, CA. Claw foot legs. How would I go about getting an estimated value?
Delmos are nice but pockets cannot be replaced easily. It likely needs more work than its worth.
hello I have a 1 pice Delta 77 table .I recently took the railes to a billards to re felt and new rubbers. I paid in advance(big mistake) 551.55CASH and Was given back what I feel a very poor job.A mess ,felt looks ratty and staples on the rails and the balls don’t hit right , worse then b 4 .they even said I had to felt the slate my self.The wood on the railes is missing a slot.Is there some where I can buy the wood rails?And can u tell my the cost of the repairs ..When I asked the owner he said noone sees it anyway.I feel ripped off.
That sounds like a real bummer. We’d like to give you advice on how to make things right with the company who provided poor pool table service, but unfortunately we are not legal consultants.
Finding a replacement rail for this table will be very tricky, and can cost more than the pool table is worth. If you are in the Orange County, California area we can give you an estimate on what it would take to get your pool table back up and playing the way it should.
I have the exact same pool table from the 1970s by Delta Div Questor Corp that was mentioned in a previous post. It is one solid piece of slate and rails are in great shape. The pockets are in desperate need of repair but still the original fringe and all. Base is in great shape. Had it refeltd in bottle green (original color when we bought it in the 70s). Can I send you photos to get thoughts on value. Been in my family for almost 50 years but we are downsizing. Thanks for your guidance.
It’s probably not worth but a few hundred dollars, unfortunately. The sentimental value may outweigh the monetary value. If you are local to Orange County give a us a holler. Otherwise, your local billiard mechanic might have a better idea of the current used table market in your area.
I have a 1970s delta billiards 9 feet table I’d like to sell what’s the value it’s the exact same as the images you posted
Value is dependent on location/current market. If you are in Southern California give us a call.
I have a pool table that I’m trying to get an estimate on
please call us for more information about pool table estimates
We have a pool table it has a plate on it with
Desmond Bullard
MFG &Supply Co
Gardena ,Calif
Ser# 76-0796
Can you about finding parts we are refurbished it and we need information on it
Delmos can be tricky to refurbish, especially the pockets. Please let David know if you are in Orange County, we may be able to help.
Sorry it’s Delmo Billard
I have a Delta 77 S.N. 1115. Any idea what it might be worth? Needs new felt but mechanically good. Would like to know before I start investing into making look better. Thanks!
Let us know if you are in the Orange County, California area. We can assist you in determining cost to fix up versus value of table.
My mother in law owns a Custom Original by Delta Billiards table that hasn’t been used in 15+ years. We are debating moving it from Florida to a vacation house in Maine
Question: Is it worth moving it 1000+ miles or should I pay for something local? In process of getting quotes which I think will run in the $1-2 k range.
How much do you think it is worth? She says it’s worth a lot.
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I don’t think you’ll be able to find another table that looks like that one. That being said, you’ll have to decide if you want to put the effort and money into moving it so far away. You’ll have to take into consideration sentimental value, as well as the cost of a new pool table. Something like what you have is likely to cost several thousand dollars to reproduce. But, you may be able to find a more affordable used or new table for your vacation house in Maine. This is a very personal decision.