mas wrote: But should I go to like a Sears? Or maybe an actual place that sell that kind of stuff and how much is a good quality on that stuff?
The normal stuff from Sears is meh. There's some decent stuff but, like I said before, its mostly chinese built. Well everything now a days is. If they have floor displays, (which I doubt) take a good look at the legs of the game tables. The legs are most likely made of compressed, cheap, wood held together by one or two long bolts.
You have to be real careful with these. If you drag the game table all over, these bolts will eventually loosen and make the holes they're supposed to hold together to the table come loose. Therefore making the table less stable.
If your going to move it around, completely lift it off the floor and carry it off the ground to where it needs to be.
I'm just giving you the worst case scenario. but these are things that will happen over time.
Well, If you go to sears, the game tables will most likely have to be ordered. Only during Christmas is when sears is fully stocked on game tables. You might have the occasional ones in the back or one accidentally shipped. So if you do go to a sears, ask the worker there what they have in the back. Always double check the prices. Make sure the item number matches the paper price tag on the floor. Sometimes old expired price tags are still put up and they have to honor that price.
You can also ask them stock number and make them go to the computer kiosk and get you a picture of it. But when you do this, the kiosk gives you the internet price. Which may or may not be the same price in the store. You may have to negotiate with a manager to convince them to give you the internet price in the store. It's stupid but the internet kiosk has its own special prices and the worker may not be allowed to give you the net price. You just have to convince them.
If you dont like whats in stock, There will always be a better selection online for game tables than in the store. But when you click on a product, you have to check that the item can be sent to the store. This will save you some cash. If not, then the item can be shipped to your home, but Sears may charge you freight. Which may negate any deals you're trying to get.
Speaking of deals. Sears has a special points program. which may or may not be beneficial for you. Obviously they're going to try and force it on you. But if you're going to buy an expensive game table, the "bonus points" can at least save you a few bucks on eventual accessories for that game table. Also check online for special coupons that can save you some bucks too. Some are online only and some are in store only, but it doesn't hurt to try them before the worker presses total on the register.
DISCLAIMER
I know all this stuff, because I work there. But these same tips could be used on any type of item purchased online or in store.
I do this to inform, not to gain profit for my Retail overlords.
