“I’ll think about it.”
We all say it when our brains hit capacity.
It sounds thoughtful and responsible — like we’re going home to measure, compare, or reflect.
But more often, it’s code for “I can’t process one more decision right now.”
Modern life is full of choice overload.
A grocery aisle offers 30 kinds of ketchup.
Starbucks has more than 25 ways to order just a hot coffee — and over 170,000 possible combinations if you start customizing.
Researchers call it decision fatigue: the mental wear and tear of constant small choices.
And when we finally face a bigger purchase — like a pool table — we bring that fatigue with us.
When “Having Everything” Stops Helping
There are nearly 120 pool-table models between Olhausen and Brunswick, our two favorite American-made brands.
That sounds like freedom — until you try to choose among them.
Too many options don’t always make us happier.
Studies show that when faced with an overwhelming number of choices, people are less likely to decide at all, and often feel less satisfied afterward.
The famous “jam study” proved it: shoppers given six options were ten times more likely to buy than those given twenty-four.
In other words, “I’ll think about it” often just means “I’m overloaded.”
The Skillful Way: Curate, Don’t Limit
At Skillful Home Recreation, we carry every Olhausen and Brunswick model — because you deserve access to the best in the business.
But we also know that standing in front of a hundred tables can feel like staring at a crossword puzzle with no first clue.
That’s why we created our Skillful Curated Selection — about eight or nine tables from each brand that balance design, craftsmanship, and popularity.
They’re customer favorites for a reason: timeless styles, proven durability, and the right fit for Maine homes.
It’s not about limiting your options; it’s about giving you a confident place to start.
From there, you can explore deeper into the full Olhausen or Brunswick catalog — with context and guidance, not guesswork.
You can find the complete selections as well as our favorites here: Skillful’s Favorite Olhausen Tables and Skillful’s Favorite Brunswick Tables.
Curation Across Everything We Do
This isn’t just how we handle pool tables.
It’s how we approach all five product families at Skillful Home Recreation — from Bullfrog Spas to Rainbow Play Systems, game tables, and home furniture.
We curate the best, so you don’t have to research thousands of items, read endless reviews, or second-guess every click.
Our mission is simple: keep the joy in the experience.
Why “We Have Everything” Isn’t Service
You’ve probably heard it before: “We have everything — what do you want?”
It sounds great. But in reality, that’s not service; that’s surrender.
In a world already drowning in choices, what people really need is a guide, not another catalog.
At Skillful, our role is to narrow the noise, not add to it.
To listen, translate, and help you find your table — not just a table.
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Back to Joy
Shopping for a pool table should feel like anticipation, fun, hopeful — not analysis and overwhelm.
It’s imagining the sound of the break, the laughter around the table, the moments that become family stories.
So the next time you catch yourself saying, “I’ll think about it,” pause.
Maybe you don’t need more time — maybe you just need the right guide.
We built Skillful Home Recreation to be exactly that.
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