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BILLIARDS - POOL BALLS SET -REGULATION SIZE - WHOLESALE | ![]() |
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US $14.00 | 42m |
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10 Billiards Pool Snooker Cue Shooters 3 Fingers Gloves | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 59m |
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Falcon Pool/Billiard Cue Older Made In Canada | ![]() |
17 Bids | US $126.26 | 1h 7m |
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Super Aramtih Pro-Cup TV Set - pool balls 2.25" 2 1/4 inch billiard pro cup | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $149.00 | 1h 7m |
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BILLIARD POOL TABLE Novelty Clock 7" SNOOKER 8 Ball | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1h 16m |
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Vintage Pool Billiard Balls Cue Ball and 8 Ball,Good Condition | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $5.74 | 1h 32m |
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Medici 6 Pool/Billiard Cue Designed by Bob Meucci No Reserve | ![]() |
10 Bids | US $250.00 | 1h 35m |
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SpaGuy Williamsburg 8 Foot 1" Slate Billiard Pool Table | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $1,500.00 | 1h 58m |
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ANTIQUE WOODEN BILLIARD / POOL SCORE KEEPER / COUNTER | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $65.00 | 2h 14m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 1 | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $52.00 | 9h 59m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 2 | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $51.00 | 10h 2m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 3 | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $56.00 | 10h 8m |
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Collender Table + Balls 1875 pre-Brunswick Billiard Art | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $19.95 | 10h 9m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 4 | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $52.00 | 10h 9m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 5 | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $53.00 | 10h 11m |
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Newark Pool Table Mfg's/ Newark, N.J. billiard table nameplate | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $65.00 | 10h 14m |
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SNOOKER/BILLIARD BALL BOX | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $1.00 | 10h 15m |
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RARE Antique Billiard Ball - #12 - solid purple - vintage | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 10h 42m |
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Nine Ball Antique Dart Billiard Ball - clay #9 - vintage - pool collectible | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 10h 42m |
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Billiard 2" size Mini pool Ball Set NIB American Seller 2 inch pool balls | ![]() |
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US $17.99 | 10h 58m |
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Q-Ball: Billiards Master (Sony PlayStation 2, 2000) | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $8.00 | 12h 47m |
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CUE CLUB Billiards Pool Snooker 8-ball PC Game NEW $2SH | ![]() |
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US $1.99 | 15h 24m |
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POOL CHAMP 3D Snap! Billiards PC Game NEW VISTA OK! | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $2.89 | 15h 32m |
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POOL HALL PRO - Billiards 8 Ball Snooker Simulation PC Sim Game NEW in BOX! | ![]() |
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US $5.99 | 15h 32m |
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NINTENDO WII POOL PARTY BILLIARDS *BRAND NEW & SEALED* | ![]() |
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US $17.97 | 4d 13h 18m |
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New Remote Pool Cue Stick for Nintendo Wii Billiards Games | ![]() |
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US $6.53 | 22d 3h 42m |
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The Billiard PlayStation JP GAME. | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 1d 17h 13m |
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Q-Ball: Billiards Master - PS2 - Sony PlayStation 2 | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 1d 22h 39m |
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Billiards (Sony PlayStation 1, 2001) | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $13.00 | 4d 16h 52m |
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Billiards Sony Playstation PSOne No inst/box GAME only | ![]() |
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US $.99 | 4d 19h 20m |
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What is the best and cheapest way to get pooltables, billiard tables in india?
It costs about 1600 on a site i have seen here for USA. Can we import it from china or something into india?
If you are going into business it would be cheaper when ordering by bulk. Try all USA brand names and ask what the going price is for 20-tables, 30-tables, etc.
Other countries have emails as well. You may get a better price but the tables won't be the quality.
Good luck, Jay.
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BILLIARDS - POOL BALLS SET -REGULATION SIZE - WHOLESALE | ![]() |
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US $14.00 | 42m |
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10 Billiards Pool Snooker Cue Shooters 3 Fingers Gloves | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 59m |
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Falcon Pool/Billiard Cue Older Made In Canada | ![]() |
17 Bids | US $126.26 | 1h 7m |
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Super Aramtih Pro-Cup TV Set - pool balls 2.25" 2 1/4 inch billiard pro cup | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $149.00 | 1h 7m |
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BILLIARD POOL TABLE Novelty Clock 7" SNOOKER 8 Ball | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1h 16m |
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Vintage Pool Billiard Balls Cue Ball and 8 Ball,Good Condition | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $5.74 | 1h 32m |
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Medici 6 Pool/Billiard Cue Designed by Bob Meucci No Reserve | ![]() |
10 Bids | US $250.00 | 1h 35m |
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SpaGuy Williamsburg 8 Foot 1" Slate Billiard Pool Table | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $1,500.00 | 1h 58m |
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ANTIQUE WOODEN BILLIARD / POOL SCORE KEEPER / COUNTER | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $65.00 | 2h 14m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 1 | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $52.00 | 9h 59m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 2 | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $51.00 | 10h 2m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 3 | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $56.00 | 10h 7m |
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Collender Table + Balls 1875 pre-Brunswick Billiard Art | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $19.95 | 10h 9m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 4 | ![]() |
2 Bids | US $52.00 | 10h 9m |
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ANTIQUE OX BONE SNOOKER/BILLIARD GAMES BALL WITH GOOD CROSS HATCHING no 5 | ![]() |
3 Bids | US $53.00 | 10h 11m |
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Newark Pool Table Mfg's/ Newark, N.J. billiard table nameplate | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $65.00 | 10h 14m |
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SNOOKER/BILLIARD BALL BOX | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $1.00 | 10h 15m |
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RARE Antique Billiard Ball - #12 - solid purple - vintage | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 10h 42m |
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Nine Ball Antique Dart Billiard Ball - clay #9 - vintage - pool collectible | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 10h 42m |
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Billiard 2" size Mini pool Ball Set NIB American Seller 2 inch pool balls | ![]() |
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US $17.99 | 10h 58m |
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Pro Sport SB-1011P 1x1 Pink Hard Pool/Billiard Cue Case Pro Series | ![]() |
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US $30.00 | 11h 9m |
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VINTAGE POOL BILLARD BILLIARD SNOOKER CLAY BALL | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $9.99 | 11h 43m |
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0 Bid | US $9.99 | 11h 43m |
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VINTAGE POOL BILLARD BILLIARD SUPER CRYSTALATE BALLS & BOX | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 11h 43m |
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1X1 Hard Pool Cue Stick Carry Case Red Billiard 1 x 1 W Pouch and Strap | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $8.45 | 11h 45m |
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3X6 Hard Tubed Pool Cue Stick Carry Case Grey Billiard 3 x 6 We Combine Shipping | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $39.95 | 11h 45m |
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58 " 2 Pce Hardwood Canadian Maple Pool Cue Billiard Stick 18 Oz W/ Steel Joint | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $27.95 | 11h 45m |
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58" 2 Piece Fiberglass Pool Cue Stick Billiard 19 ounce Green | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $24.95 | 11h 45m |
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72" Pool Table Light Billiard lamp Brass Rod With Green Metal Shades | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $99.95 | 11h 45m |
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9' Billiard Pool Table Cover W/ Corner Weights Green | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $7.95 | 11h 46m |
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Q-Ball: Billiards Master (Sony PlayStation 2, 2000) | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $8.00 | 12h 47m |
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CUE CLUB Billiards Pool Snooker 8-ball PC Game NEW $2SH | ![]() |
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US $1.99 | 15h 24m |
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POOL CHAMP 3D Snap! Billiards PC Game NEW VISTA OK! | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $2.89 | 15h 32m |
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POOL HALL PRO - Billiards 8 Ball Snooker Simulation PC Sim Game NEW in BOX! | ![]() |
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US $5.99 | 15h 32m |
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NINTENDO WII POOL PARTY BILLIARDS *BRAND NEW & SEALED* | ![]() |
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US $17.97 | 4d 13h 18m |
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New Remote Pool Cue Stick for Nintendo Wii Billiards Games | ![]() |
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US $6.53 | 22d 3h 42m |
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The Billiard PlayStation JP GAME. | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 1d 17h 13m |
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Q-Ball: Billiards Master - PS2 - Sony PlayStation 2 | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 1d 22h 39m |
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Billiards (Sony PlayStation 1, 2001) | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $13.00 | 4d 16h 52m |
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Billiards Sony Playstation PSOne No inst/box GAME only | ![]() |
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US $.99 | 4d 19h 20m |
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BILLIARDS SONY PLAYSTATION VIDEO GAME | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $1.00 | 5d 16h 28m |
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Pool Cue Stick Billiard for Nintendo Wii Game System | ![]() |
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US $6.72 | 9d 21h 13m |
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Pool Cue Stickfor Wi i Nintendo Billiards Games New | ![]() |
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US $10.95 | 24d 20h 8m |
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White Plastic Billiard Table Tennis Pole for Nintendo Wii | ![]() |
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US $12.93 | 29d 15h 25m |
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Play Station DOKYU BILLIARD MASTER Import JAPAN | ![]() |
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US $2.79 | 28d 23h 22m |
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BREAK TIME billiards Nintendo NES Complete CIB w box and manual video game | ![]() |
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US $12.99 | 29d 8h 44m |
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Xbox -World Billiard Tournament BREAK NINE- X Box Japan | ![]() |
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US $19.80 | 28d 3h 21m |
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Billiards (Sony PlayStation, 2001) | ![]() |
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US $7.50 | 29d 2h 49m |
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WOW! The Billiards (PlayStation, 1999) RARE! Japan! | ![]() |
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US $3.99 | 27d 9h 32m |
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Billiards Bar Snooker Pole Cue White for Nintendo Wii | ![]() |
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US $13.02 | 29d 23h 35m |
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Billiard Balls $29.99 Billiard Balls - Photographic Print |
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Elephant Practice Billiard Balls $34 Elephant Practice Billiard Balls |
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ProShot Billiard Glove $24.95 ProShot Billiard Glove |
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Mirrored Billiard Sign $59.95 Mirrored Billiard Sign |
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Sir Joseph Billiard Gloves $9.95 Sir Joseph Billiard Gloves |
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BAT Billiard Aim Trainer $49.95 BAT Billiard Aim Trainer |
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Professional Billiard Wall Plaque $80 Professional Billiard Wall Plaque |
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Burgandy Three-Light Billiard $212 Burgandy Three-Light Billiard |
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Burgandy Fluorescent Billiard Light $561 Burgandy Fluorescent Billiard Light |
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Byrne's Standard Video of Pool & Billiards - Volume 1 [VHS]
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Pool: The Master's Way |
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Z-Lite Nikko 1 Light Semi Flush Ceiling Fixture Brushed Nickel/White Square
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DescriptionManufacturer: Z-Lite Lighting. Part Number: 145-6W-SF. Product Collection: Nikko. Lighting Category: Semi-Flush Ceiling Fixture. Finish: Brushed Nickel/White. Dimensions: 11.25" Height x 6" Width. Bulbs: (1) 60 Watt Edison... |
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The Color of Money
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DescriptionMartin Scorsese handles directing duties in this 1986 sequel to the classic 1961 film The Hustler, which marks the return of Paul Newman to the role of pool shark Fast Eddie Felson. Anxious to break into the big time again, Eddie finds a talented protégé (Tom Cruise) to groom; but with the addition of the latter's manipulative girlfriend (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) and the wild streak in Cruise's character, the trio make for a fascinating portrait in group psychology... |
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How To Play Billiards-Tip To Help You Play Effectively As Quickly As Possible
There are a lot of how to guides on how to play billiards nowadays. You can very often times find these being sold either in billiards magazines or on the internet. Also, there are even TV shows nowadays that give tips on how to improve your billiards skills. Whether you want to play pro billiards, play 8 ball pool, simply learn billiards trick shots, or just play for fun, you can find great info to help you improve your games.
However, here's something to keep in mind: some of this info is useful, and some isn't. Here is some information to help you to improve you to learn to play pool, and also how to find the best pool information to take your game to the next level.
First of all, you probably should start out by doing a quick internet search for billiards tips, and soak up all the free information that's available. There will no doubt be many articles written on the topics, and many of them by some pretty fair billiards tips.
This is certainly a great way to get a head start on the competition. Remember, 99% of your competitors will never take the time to learn how to play better, and will simply do so by trial and error. When you invest in your education, whether by reading or watching TV shows on the topic of billiards playing, you will immensely improve your game-even if you've never picked up a cue stick in your life!
One of the most crucial tips to becoming an effective billiards table player is precision. Very simply, without this key element, you can kiss your chances at succeeding in pool good bye. For this, you need to think about every shot before you hit it.
Very simply, plan out not only where you want to hit your next shot, but also where you want the cue ball to end up so that it leaves you in good position for your next shot. This is one of the keys to every professional billiards players success, and something that virtually no amateur does.
When you are over your shot, make sure to relax and imagine the billiards stick as simply being part of your body. This will also help you to become more precise with your shot. This is one of the most important tips for how to play billiards, and without it you will never reach your potential.
Also, be sure to exercise patience when playing pool. This just might be the most important skill you can have for billiards. As soon as you become frustrated and impatient, you lose your ability to focus, and your body also tenses up.
This makes it much more difficult to hit an effective shot. When you stay patient and relaxed, even if things don't seem to be going your way right now, if you stay relaxed, the tide will soon turn in your favor.
Finally, the most important part is to practice. Obviously, as with anyone, practice is the key to success; you can buy all the how to material in the world, but until you actually get out their in the game and do it, you will not improve. Also, try to imagine yourself playing a great game before each game starts.
Simply visualize yourself succeeding, and you will play much better. Michael Jordan used this technique before each game he played in, and it worked out pretty well for him. Hopefully this information on how to play billiards more effectively will help you dramatically improve your game and enjoy a lifetime of fun and success with pool.
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September 25th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Without wanting to diminish the achievements of those Britons who fought for our liberties and defended our country, the most unknown of all British heroes are those which added to the rich, textured and extraordinary character of our Isles.
One such extraordinary hero was William John Cavendish Scott-Bentinck, the fifth Duke of Portland (1800-1879). Many of those that will be nominated for unknown hero will be charismatic, dazzling orators. In contrast the unusual contribution of Scott-Bentinck stemmed from his wish to avoid all forms of human contact at all costs.
His grand ancestral home, Welbeck Abbey, was left mostly empty as he insisted on residing in a tiny corner of the estate, communicating only to his servants with messages on notes passed through a box cut into his door. Food was conveyed to him in a “Wallace and Gromit”-esque fashion on a miniature railway straight from the kitchen into his dining room. In the event of a chance encounter, servants were instructed to pass him as they would a piece of furniture as the horrified Duke would stand motionless until the situation passed. Any servant found disobeying this protocol would be forced to skate around the Duke's private skating ring until exhausted.
Perhaps the barmiest of Scott-Bentinck's contributions was his life long project to construct a second mansion, underground. At one point 15,000 men were employed to build what included a 250 feet long library, a billiard room so big it could hold a dozen billiard tables and the largest Ballroom in the British Isles, with the capacity to hold 2000 guests, an odd feature of a home designed solely for one person. One historian commented that it was as if “he anticipated nuclear warfare”. All rooms were connected with 15 miles of subterranean tunnels, including one tunnel that was consteucted for the purpose of allowing him to ride in his blacked out cariage from his underground palace, straight onto the train at Worksop railway station.
When the Scott-Bentinck eventually passed away at the ripe old age of 79, his family found the cavernous mansion empty of all furnishings except for one central chamber that housed W.J.C's commode. The main entrance hall unexplainably had no floor and the majority of the rest of the rooms were painted in a brilliant and vivid shade of pink. The one room in which the duke resided was found packed from floor to ceiling with an immeasurable quantity of green boxes, each containing a single, dark brown wig.
To many around the globe Britain is seen as an obscure and eccentric place. It is after all claimed that only “mad dogs and Englishmen will go out in the midday sun” and if this is the case, there surely can be no madder dog than William John Cavendish Scott-Bentinck.
October 27th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
I remember being torn between wanting to go to the US and to stay Cuba at the same time. At age 16 I thought I had a choice, and I also thought that if I left there would be no return. Because my 11 year-old brother had to be sent out first, I agreed go be with him. – Your story also reminded me of when my mother and I were looking for a coat and didn't find one. She was also a great seamstress, but had never tackled a coat. My grandmother had made a couple of men's blazers and said surely they could do a coat for me. They went searching for some heavy material and the only thing they found was green felt -the kind they put on billiard tables! I came to the US with a heavy, loud green coat that was a burden to me in Florida City, but I wore it gratefully in New Mexico the following year. I think that parts of that green coat are still among my mother's things … A holy relic I need to find, as my mother's and my grandmother's so lovingly made it for me. I had not thought about it in years.