When a Cue Maker offers his work close to it's relative value people take notice and are usually of the mind to try the cue. If it offers more than expected then they will relate their satisfaction publicly and there is room for increase in prices.
When a Cue Maker convinces himself his work is as good as anything out there and prices his work on the same level as most all but the uber-elite, he better make sure he is right. Because the level of scrutiny goes up a thousandfold, and if his has miscalculated his quality of work he will never get another chance at that lofty level he seeks.
You can price your work how you see fit, but if the cue does not meet the standards of cues that are solidly ensconced in that realm you only hurt yourself.
Little things, like figure in the forearm not matching the figure in the butt inlays, will kill you because everyone will realize you don't have the understanding of balance and uniformity. Offering a cue with a simple flaw like that as a perfectly crafted cue will be the end of you for the many who seek perfection wherever it abounds.
