I disagree about buying used. Sure, there is a chance of defects unless you carefully check out the product before buying, but given the option of spending $2K for a new table or the same $2K for a $4-5,000 new price used table, the latter is pretty tempting.
I've bought used on high end tables several times and never ended up with a dog.
I've bought used on high end tables several times and never ended up with a dog.