darren appleton cues :-) sale

cueaddicts said:
Yep. Not interested in the cues, but this definitely shows why many of the pros don't choose to participate on here.
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Very true. This is 100% real, that is Darren posting.

It's very odd to me that some of the guys that are knocking this thread are some of the very same people that berate and crush others when they do it. Very hypocritical behavior. I would call out several by name, but you know who you are.

If you don't agree with the price or the item, move along. These are the cues Darren played with, and it is him selling them.
 
No intention or disrespect, it is logical this thread would cause sceptics, this isn't the kind of thread you see everyday.
Petros
 
Petros Andrikop said:
No intention or disrespect, it is logical this thread would cause sceptics, this isn't the kind of thread you see everyday.
Petros
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Petros, I'm sure you meant no harm, but why don't people see that Darren has over 200 posts and has not been banned. Logically, I would immediately assume he was legit, no?
 
When I listed the Gus box cue on eBay, the AZ cue "experts" and cue detectives immediately posted all their reasons and evidence the cue was a fake and the auction was a fake. The cue sold for $55K, which was far more then any of the experts were ever going to spend on a cue, which leaves one to wonder, just who is it they were "protecting".

In the same week we have seen Keith called out for not being Keith and now Daz for not being himself. Hopefully everybody sees it for what it is and just finds it all it a little funny.

Thanks

Kevin
 
I cannot believe what I am reading. Is there something wrong with some of you? Before engaging your typing fingers, for fricks sake engage your brains.

The poster is Darren and yes, those are the prices he is asking. If you don't like the prices, move the hell along and let the guy sell his cues. If they don't sell, then Daz has to make some adjustments or keep the cues. HIS choice though.

The guy is a sure fire hall of famer with what he has achieved already. The cues have an amazing history behind them and some of us relish having that history in our collections. How do you put a price on that? Well, it's not up to me in this instance...it's up to Daz. Before any of you ask, I own several of Darren's cues already.

It's hilarious that some of you post on this thread, knocking the guys action yet from some of the posts I have read, I question why....because you are certainly not going to buy them given your purchases previously. The absolute bottom line is.....Darren can ask what price he likes...end of, broken cue or not. As can you and I also.

I have a Meucci that was given to my late father via Andy Richardson at the 1996 Mosconi Cup. Bob Meucci had given this cue to Steve Davis. It was the last cue my father used before he passed away. The cue is worth $200. For me to give it up needs $100,000. So frickin sue me.

Get a grip people and let the man sell his cues. If you are interested, PM him, if you are not or don't have anything decent to say...keep your mouth shut on the thread.

Si
 
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Well spoken Si...We have alot of experts here on az some are, most are not! The ones I don't understand are the $500 cue buyers giving someone hell for not posting a price on a Showman or Szamboti knowing they can't buy it!
 
Personally I did not go into the nature of the sale, the thread just appeared strange and the forum does have some history of spam invasion.
I should have paid attention to his post number, I simply made a human mistake, didn't mean any disrespect or anything, I never bump into other threads for no reason.
Just a free bump for a sale.
Petros
 
It IS Darren posting, he posted on his facebook as well that he was selling some cues.......
 
Petros Andrikop said:
Personally I did not go into the nature of the sale, the thread just appeared strange and the forum does have some history of spam invasion.
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Petros, you could stop beating yourself up. It WAS a strange post with its horrendous prose/grammar...and yes, the sale itself is rather odd. Now that we've cross referenced it with a facebook posting, I think it's safe to say that it's legit...but prior to that, who knows? I have over a thousand posts to my name, but that alone wouldn't stop me from scamming the board if I so desire.

-roger
 
Does this guy have an EGO or what?????? $3000.00 for a fricking broken cue - you have got to be kidding me!!!!!!!!
 
Matt_24 said:
Why would you come on this man's thread with such hostility and negativity!? You don't see any value in cues that were used to win world titles and us opens?? Quit knocking action!!
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I agree with you about knocking a guys thread but this seems so odd
that a broken cue would cost so much that it took people by
surprise,myself being one of them.
The only advantage I see in this cue is you don't have to
worry about anything getting damaged during shipping:smile:
 
Rtoron said:
Does this guy have an EGO or what?????? $3000.00 for a fricking broken cue - you have got to be kidding me!!!!!!!!
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I'd bet some collectors will pay that. It's not an ego thing. The cue was used to win a world championship, just cuz you can't comprehend that doesn't mean you should post your negative thoughts and comments on the subject.

And no, nobody is kidding you!
 
cueaddicts said:
Yep. Not interested in the cues, but this definitely shows why many of the pros don't choose to participate on here.
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I think they don't participate because they have a life
playing pool and practicing.
People should ask questions with a sales thread like this cause its
pretty unique to say the least.
Before anyone drops 3k on a cue in that condition,I would want
concrete proof of everything.
People seemed to get thinned skin about certain things on this site
but if it benefits there circle of friends,there skin seems to thicken
awful fast.
 
At least he was upfront about the condition of the cue and he made it clear its value was as a collector's item, not a playing cue,

So why are people questioning the price? Just my 2 cents.

KP
 
scsuxci said:
I agree with you about knocking a guys thread but this seems so odd
that a broken cue would cost so much that it took people by
surprise,myself being one of them.
The only advantage I see in this cue is you don't have to
worry about anything getting damaged during shipping:smile:
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Yeah, but that is like saying you wonder why an authentic bat used by Babe Ruth would cost so much because it was dinged up, etc....

This cue isn't collectible because it is a piece of art (like a Thomas Wayne for example). It is collectible because of its provenance. That is what gives it value. Daz is really just starting his American career and look at what he has done. 20 years from now when he's in the hall of fame and won who knows what......will you look back and think, "I should have coughed up $3K for that Predator?". Maybe, maybe not. But for posters to come on and stir sh*t up is just silly.
 
Matt_24 said:
Yeah, but that is like saying you wonder why an authentic bat used by Babe Ruth would cost so much because it was dinged up, etc....

This cue isn't collectible because it is a piece of art (like a Thomas Wayne for example). It is collectible because of its provenance. That is what gives it value. Daz is really just starting his American career and look at what he has done. 20 years from now when he's in the hall of fame and won who knows what......will you look back and think, "I should have coughed up $3K for that Predator?". Maybe, maybe not. But for posters to come on and stir sh*t up is just silly.
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Great post........ Was too lazy to write all this myself. You said it perfect
 
scsuxci said:
I think they don't participate because they have a life playing pool and practicing.
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Maybe, but if you've been here for a long time, you know the kind of nit shit stuff that's driven off many of the pro players, as well as top food chain cuemakers. Only lurkers now, if that.....and this site could be so much better imo with some of them as active participants. Better for pool, too.

scsuxci said:
People should ask questions with a sales thread like this cause its
pretty unique to say the least.
Before anyone drops 3k on a cue in that condition,I would want
concrete proof of everything.
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Yes, and there's a private message button to ask the man about his stuff. Nobody's faulting anyone for wanting more info.
 
Matt_24 said:
Yeah, but that is like saying you wonder why an authentic bat used by Babe Ruth would cost so much because it was dinged up, etc....

This cue isn't collectible because it is a piece of art (like a Thomas Wayne for example). It is collectible because of its provenance. That is what gives it value. Daz is really just starting his American career and look at what he has done. 20 years from now when he's in the hall of fame and won who knows what......will you look back and think, "I should have coughed up $3K for that Predator?". Maybe, maybe not. But for posters to come on and stir sh*t up is just silly.
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I realize that,but comparing Babe Ruths
bat ''that is in one piece'' to a cue from Daz thats all busted up is
not even a fair comparison.
I'm not knocking the price,cause he has every right to sell for whatever
he feels there worth but can understand if people have questions
to make sure its authentic as well as the person selling it.
 
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