How to Buy Used Foosball Tables

Foosball is a table sport that helps to develop hand-eye coordination and mental focus. You can buy a foosball table for use in a home or business. The quality of foosball tables varies greatly. A good quality, used foosball table can sometimes be more affordable than a poor quality new foosball table.

Instructions

1. Roll a ball around the table and examine it to test the playing surface. The table should be free from visible scratches and defects to ensure proper ball movement.

2. Rotate the handles to check for smooth motion. Ideally, the handles should be wood attached to a metal shaft.

3. Examine the player figures. They should be free of cracks and have only normal marks from regular use to ensure proper ball movement when the player figure taps the ball.

4. Ask the weight of the table. A good quality table will weigh 200 lbs. or more.

5. Find out if the table has leg levelers. These can be used to level the table if the floor isn't level where the table is placed.

6. Look at the cabinet exterior. It should be free from excess scratches and marks.

7. Consider the cabinet color and finish if the foosball table must match the decor of the room that will house it. Keep in mind that the exterior color and finish won't affect the quality of game play.

Tips & Warnings

• Be wary of anyone who will not let you inspect the foosball table before you buy it. If you are buying it online, ask for pictures and a written quality guarantee with a return option.