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  1. platypus

    WTT Matcase

    Im looking to see if anybody is interested in a gently used double envelope Matcase. I am looking to do a simple trade for either a Palmer or Scruggs/Frey cue, but I am open to other options. The case is sweet! It is a leather 2x2 (hence double envelope), Holds your sticks nice and snug...
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    Looking for Original Palmer...

    First or second catalog with foil window in the butt. Hopefully 2 shafts and original case. Looking for a clean trade of a very rare one of a kind never gonna see anything like this again 2*2 leather case. Cue needs to be in excellent/ near mint shape or I wont even dream about a deal. Send...
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    cue identification

    Just a shot in the dark, im hoping someone can tell me anything about this cue. I cant find any identifying marks on this butterfly cue. It was a inherited piece from my father who had quite a few obscure makers in his collection. When i saw it the first time it had a grey cork wrap, then when i...
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    Authorized Tim Scruggs repair

    I know this has been discussed before, I am looking for an authorized Tim Scruggs cue repair. When I originally received this Q the butt was cracked in 2 pieces. I had it replaced. Now I would like it to be fixed properly and get the cue refurbished. I saw a pic of a Scruggs redone by Bryan...
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    Tribute cues

    I am wondering what makes a tribute cue? I see a bushka tribute in sale/wanted area and i see this "tribute" alot. What makes it a tribute. Is it the points, the ringwork (Hoppe tribute?) what is it specificly that makes it. Would it be like if i make a cue and put a window on the butt with foil...
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    finish over the wrap?

    I walked into a pawn shop the other day and they had an older Mali in there for175.00. Didnt have the original shaft to i wasnt willing to pay that. They knocked a hundred bucks off it so i took it. What made it interesting was that there was finish over the green speck linen wrap. I have never...
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    SirBanksALot

    As some of you might know and many others who now know, our beloved Keith is no longer with us. He passed away on Feb 1 of this year. Im sorry i wasnt able to inform anyone sooner. As the only other pool player in the family I was able to obtain some of his cues and cases, so they are in safe...
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    help identify this vintage cue

    I need some help identifiying these two cues. Any info would be appreciated Also this is one of a kind cue case, would be interested on that maker also. It has the initals M.A.T. on the inside Michael The second cue has a mark on the butt, but the peice has since been replaced due to splitting...
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    Jett cues?

    Has anyone heard of Jett cues? I have in cue collection but have no clue as to of this maker. It hits nice, 'cept the butt is a little off center.
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    unsportsman like conduct

    Has anyone experienced this? I play on a local APA league and there is a teamate that is an ahole. Last week he went off the deepend. Because he was playing a lower ranked player he thought his opponent would be an easy win so he let his game down. Started missing all kinds of shots that...
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    Buyers Market

    wow this seems to be quite a flooded market of cues. Doesnt anyone just play with a nice cue anymore. Ive got a few cues to sell but im scared to put them up here due to so much competion
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    questions

    Couple of questions maybe someone can answer. First off, Does a pic of Newman and Gleason from The Hustler signed by Paul Newman have any value other than its an awsome picture. Second, Im trying to find out about a cue marked with PDQ's on the bumber. its a beautiful cue, Curly Maple on the...
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