it is a meucci E2. if the butt cap says meucci original, it was made around the mid to late 80's. my guess is, especially in the current market the value is not that high. the purchase price brand new in the mid to late 80's was $180. there is nothing in the cue to add any extra value other than the fact it's a meucci original. there are no points, no inlays, it is basically a shooters cue. i have seen much more ornate and desireable meucci selling for $500 and less. that is why i say i don't think the value will be that high. if you can get a hold of a copy of the blue book of pool cues you may get a better idea. by the way they aren't bad to play with, i know, i own the same one (bought it new fairfield, ct. around 88). as far as the crack goes, what is cracked? if it is just the ring there are a few cue repair guys who can fix it no problem. i had steve lomax fix one for me and i can't remember what he charged but it was not that much - under $50 i think. if the shaft itself is not cracked a reapir is possible and shouldn't be that bad. if the shaft is cracked the bill will be much higher. you can't buy those shafts anymore so that means you will have to have a shaft made by a cue maker or buy something like an ob1 or predator. there are companies out there who do make cheap knock off shafts that fit meucci for about $20 on ebay but i would stay away from those.