Chopdoc said:

Yeah, well the manufacturers are faking that too. Gotta watch out.

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Yep, I like the ones that say they have an ebonized handle or forearm. Means it's painted or stained black.

After giving this a great deal of thought I'd have to give each cue a try , the Tascarella in honor of my friend Frank McGowan because of his love for his partnership with Georgia B , then on the other hand I really enjoyed playing with my C18 McDermott cue one of the things I liked about it was the mother of pearl accents on it .
Yes I know they don't make a cue hit better and its all mental which I'm ok with . I'd have to win the lottery to be able to afford either one so they're just a dream of mine .

Chopdoc said:

I'm not into Meucci, but how much would a good condition original be?

https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/meucci-originals-road-agent-city-of-lights-cue-value.542891/

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Below are some eBay sales of Meucci originals. You can find more information on some of these still on the eBay site. For example, the cue sold on May 3rd is still on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3265628185...d=link&campid=5335988529&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
A used Meucci (new for $1100) Hall of Fame 6 skyscraper w. car, breaker cue and case sold for $925 at https://www.ebay.com/itm/3571820869...d=link&campid=5335988529&toolid=20001&mkevt=1