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Suggestions appreciated.

Not in black.

Do you folks recommend maintenance of pressed linen wraps? I have read about using wax paper, etc., but am thinking it may make sense just to let it go as the cue involved is a player (albeit a Tascarella) and I'm not overly concerned about its appearance. Thanks.

Is there an effective way of maintaining the appearance of a polished linen wrap (in this case white with black) without a lathe, or is it best to just let it get discolored and lose its sheen? Thanks.

Any decent places to play near the Hilton (500 E. 4th)? Thanks.

A local (DC area) dealer is quoting me $5600 for an 8 ft Olhausen Champion Pro, which seems high to me. Never having bought a table (the one I have is a junker I got using American Express points), I don't have a sense for how negotiable table prices are. Any guidance would be appreciated.

I spent a day with Randy G awhile back and one with Scott Lee yesterday. Their teaching methods are similar, but as you might expect they each have their own insights. Both sessions were extremely worthwhile and I recommend them highly. There's an awful lot of information to digest at one...

Recommendations appreciated. Thanks.

I have a Hoppe-style cue from a very well known maker and the ivory ring has cracked. Is replacing it a major deal? Thanks.

I'm looking for good-quality plain white or solid colored towels with a fixture that allows easy attachment/detachment from the rings on a case. Thanks.

I'm going to be in Vegas for several days starting on Sat., and plan to get to the Cue Club. It simply isn't practical to take a cue with me, and as I recall from prior visits the house cues are typically crappy. I don't suppose they have better cues squirreled away somewhere? Thanks.

I've been told that pads are unnecessary w/layered tips since they provide sufficient "shock-proofing" by themselves. Correct? Thanks.

Can someone post the final results--say, the top 5? Thanks.

I've read several times that Josswest resale values are declining. Does anyone know why that's happening? Thanks.

Is there a "standard" butt diameter (especially at the grip and the joint), or does it vary among cuemakers?

My impression is that flat-faced joints are a lot more common that piloted ones. What are the pros and cons of the two types? Is one more difficult to make than the other? Do the two have different hits, or does it depend on the joint material or other factors? Thanks.

Do these two joints have consistently different hits or does it depend more on the joint material, cue construction, etc.?

I just got a "previously owned" Scruggs with a piloted steel joint. Looks to me as though his current cues have flat-faced joints. Anyone know when (and why) he made the switch?

Is anyone going to be at the Expo who can do leather wraps on the spot?

I had D&D cue repair replace some linen wraps on a couple of cheap cues at VF last year and they did a great job. Does anyone know whether they also do leather? Thanks.