Resale of a Cue You Sold

What would you do

  • Ignore the thread

    Votes: 39 88.6%

  • Reply that it is a POS

    Votes: 1 2.3%

  • Send a PM to a interested buyer

    Votes: 2 4.5%

  • Pump it up to help sell

    Votes: 2 4.5%
  • Total voters
    44
  • Poll closed .
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TheBook

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Want to get some opinions from other AZ'ers. You see a cue listed by a seller that that you either sold a cue to or know that it is a cue that belonged to someone you knew.

The workmanship and/or quality of that cue was not the best. There was a lot to be desired for what the cue sold for. The feel was nothing special and that also added to the disappointment of the cue. If the cue had a great feel you could overlook the flaws in the appearance. The person you sold it to said that the cue was really not at what was expected from that cue maker. I know that this is just a ploy to lower the price but others with no interest in buying it said the same, plus they have also made a comment about the feel

The cue is now listed as the best looking cue ever from that cue maker and also hits a ton, the best hitting and etc.

The question is:
 
I think you forgot a category - Send a PM to the seller.

If you feel obliged to say anything, then say it to the seller. Most of what you have listed is a sublective evaluation anyways so who is to say it isnt worth it to the buyer?

Chris
 
what do you hope to solve? it is possable that the owner had the cue repaired solving the problems? hit is very subjective and we all know that...most cues are listed with the fact that they hit great....and most times if your not happy with the hit you can change it by new shaft,tip,or having something on the cue changed...it is amazing what cue makers can do to a cue to change the hit and fill of the cue.....i am sure there are a few instances were a cue is a "tured" and know matter what you do it is still a piece....anyway i ignore and if the seller and the future buyer are happy with the deal then so be it....and if the future buyer is not happy then it is up to current seller resolve with future buyer...mickey carroll
 
TheBook said:
Want to get some opinions from other AZ'ers. You see a cue listed by a seller that that you either sold a cue to or know that it is a cue that belonged to someone you knew.

The workmanship and/or quality of that cue was not the best. There was a lot to be desired for what the cue sold for. The feel was nothing special and that also added to the disappointment of the cue. If the cue had a great feel you could overlook the flaws in the appearance. The person you sold it to said that the cue was really not at what was expected from that cue maker. I know that this is just a ploy to lower the price but others with no interest in buying it said the same, plus they have also made a comment about the feel

The cue is now listed as the best looking cue ever from that cue maker and also hits a ton, the best hitting and etc.

The question is:
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I know it's hard to bite your tongue in light of such hypocrisy, and believe me, I sympathize with you, but this is probably a good time to ignore it.

While your intentions may be good, you may be doing both the seller and the prospective buyer a disservice. Opinions are just that - and I've seen enough conflicting opinions on cues to know that, unless the cue is really obviously defective, no two opinions are alike.

Chris
 
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In my opinion, you stay out of it. It's not your business. You sold the cue and have zero rights to get butt hurt if the buyer turns around and sells it for more than he paid for it.

When you're selling something you have to expect the buyer, especially if they are in the business, to try and do everything they can to get the price down and then do a 180 and try to sell it. It happens. It's par for the course.

I sold a guitar at a shop one time and they were giving me all this crap about how bad the condition was. I know a lot about guitars and knew exactly what he was doing but, in the end, he had something I wanted and I was willing to take a bit of a burn on it. The next day I saw my guitar listed on his site at twice the price he paid me for it and a description saying it was in great condition. That's business, man.

Again, in my opinion, stay out of it. It's not your cue, or your friends cue anymore and you have no rights whatsoever to get involved.
MULLY
I know it chaps your ass though......and I also see that it's currently 11-0 that you stay out of it
 
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Gee, this is funny ED.


I'd say it's probably best to just cringe and ignore it :)


Tommyd1
 
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Sometimes guys like gals with teenie tiny boobies. Others need to milk a full cow. Either way its none of your business.
 
TheBook said:
Want to get some opinions from other AZ'ers. You see a cue listed by a seller that that you either sold a cue to or know that it is a cue that belonged to someone you knew.

The workmanship and/or quality of that cue was not the best. There was a lot to be desired for what the cue sold for. The feel was nothing special and that also added to the disappointment of the cue. If the cue had a great feel you could overlook the flaws in the appearance. The person you sold it to said that the cue was really not at what was expected from that cue maker. I know that this is just a ploy to lower the price but others with no interest in buying it said the same, plus they have also made a comment about the feel

The cue is now listed as the best looking cue ever from that cue maker and also hits a ton, the best hitting and etc.



I think unless the seller is intentionally trying to be dishonest you should Pm the individual privately. If he doesn't want to fully disclose the new information if it is negative and will hurt future resale for the new buyer, then out the individual publicly or stay out of the entire thread and allow some one else to get screwed.

JIMO
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Thanks for the responses. That is why I asked for the opinions. I just wondered how other AZer's felt.

There is usually a reason for selling something and if I am not satisfied with the deal than I don't make it.

Being here on AZ and following the For Sale Section there seems to be certain cues that keep popping up by different sellers. There is a reason and that is because the cue is no good. I know of 2 personally even thought they didn't belong to me.

Another is you learn what dealers, buyers, and sellers to avoid.
 
TheBook said:
Being here on AZ and following the For Sale Section there seems to be certain cues that keep popping up by different sellers. There is a reason and that is because the cue is no good. I know of 2 personally even thought they didn't belong to me.
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Not necessarily bad cues. You never know, someone may have bought it and figured out that they couldn't really afford it and could probably get their money back plus some if they put it up for sale again. Or, someone sold it cheap and the buyer knew he could sell it for more. There could be any number of reasons why the same cues keep popping up.
MULLY
 
TheBook said:
Want to get some opinions from other AZ'ers. You see a cue listed by a seller that that you either sold a cue to or know that it is a cue that belonged to someone you knew.

The workmanship and/or quality of that cue was not the best. There was a lot to be desired for what the cue sold for. The feel was nothing special and that also added to the disappointment of the cue. If the cue had a great feel you could overlook the flaws in the appearance. The person you sold it to said that the cue was really not at what was expected from that cue maker. I know that this is just a ploy to lower the price but others with no interest in buying it said the same, plus they have also made a comment about the feel

The cue is now listed as the best looking cue ever from that cue maker and also hits a ton, the best hitting and etc.

The question is:
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So you're asking if it's ok to knock the guys sale? the fact that you even asked is bs man. i'd tell you friends what you thought but other than that i'd mind my own business.

i don't go into pool rooms and tell guys they should quit because they're getting robbed either.
 
If you publicly post that it's actually not that great, you're knocking his business (and there's a teeny chance he actually feels that stuff is true, he loves how it hits etc).

On the other hand if several people are interested in it, it's a hassle to try to PM all of them and give them a fair warning, especially since some may never mention publicly that they're interested.

I think the decent thing to do is to shoot the buyer a PM and ask him if he really believes the cue is that great or if he's just talking it up for marketing purposes. Give him a chance to do the right thing and adjust his sales pitch. If that doesn't prod him into doing the right thing and you feel he's being dishonest, just post in the thread saying your experience with the cue was different from what he's saying.
 
TheBook said:
Thanks for the responses. That is why I asked for the opinions. I just wondered how other AZer's felt.

There is usually a reason for selling something and if I am not satisfied with the deal than I don't make it.

Being here on AZ and following the For Sale Section there seems to be certain cues that keep popping up by different sellers. There is a reason and that is because the cue is no good. I know of 2 personally even thought they didn't belong to me.

Another is you learn what dealers, buyers, and sellers to avoid.
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i've bought and sold a lot of really good cues on here. i sold 1 gilbert j/b, a darrin hill, star city cue, ivory jointed gilbert, sugartree, petree j/b, bcm cue etc..... that hit great.
 
Star city vs andy gilbert... which is the bewst player and holds its value? Star City makes some incredible looking cues...and AL is getting up there in age... maybe since he makes only 2-3 cues a year it's a better investment? but if you wanted a player which on hits better in your opinion. Also thinking of a SChon.. they tend to have a strong mrkt folowing> help. thx
 
TheBook said:
Want to get some opinions from other AZ'ers. You see a cue listed by a seller that that you either sold a cue to or know that it is a cue that belonged to someone you knew.

The workmanship and/or quality of that cue was not the best. There was a lot to be desired for what the cue sold for. The feel was nothing special and that also added to the disappointment of the cue. If the cue had a great feel you could overlook the flaws in the appearance. The person you sold it to said that the cue was really not at what was expected from that cue maker. I know that this is just a ploy to lower the price but others with no interest in buying it said the same, plus they have also made a comment about the feel

The cue is now listed as the best looking cue ever from that cue maker and also hits a ton, the best hitting and etc.

The question is:
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i hit with a friends custom cue and it hit like crap. no joke it hit like absolute garbage. The wrap started coming off and the damn thing got stuck together so bad some times we'd need two people to get it to come apart. i forgot if it was a ss joint or white phenolic.. doesn't really matter i guess. it deflected more than any break cue i've ever tried and all the weight seemed to be in the shaft. the butt seemed hollow. i saw it sell on here years ago. i felt bad not saying nothing but how can i knock some poor guys sale. i don't want him to get stuck with that pos either


the cue makers name is…..lol i won't post it but
 
brentinps said:
Star city vs andy gilbert... which is the bewst player and holds its value? Star City makes some incredible looking cues...and AL is getting up there in age... maybe since he makes only 2-3 cues a year it's a better investment? but if you wanted a player which on hits better in your opinion. Also thinking of a SChon.. they tend to have a strong mrkt folowing> help. thx
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LOL WHAT?

You just revived a 4 year old thread to ask what cue is better?
 
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