Damaged Cue But Repaired Value?

[ProZack]

I have a Mike Gulasayee (spelling) jump/break. When I bought it the forearm section where butt breaks down had been damaged. It looked like the wood was split. I had talked to a local cue maker (Bobby Jones) and he said he repaired it awhile back.

I have been using this cue for some time now and it doesn't have any functional problems. And the only reason I'm selling is because I bought a different break cue.

What does this do to the value of the cue?

 

[ProZack]

Really.... NO Opinion?? This has got to be a first.

 

[jka]

Those who know would probably like to see pictures of the repair before they give you an estimated value.

 

[alphadog]

I have a Mike Gulasayee (spelling) jump/break. When I bought it the forearm section where butt breaks down had been damaged. It looked like the wood was split. I had talked to a local cue maker (Bobby Jones) and he said he repaired it awhile back.

I have been using this cue for some time now and it doesn't have any functional problems. And the only reason I'm selling is because I bought a different break cue.

What does this do to the value of the cue?

How did damage affect the price when you bought it? There you go.
You established market value.

 

[mel_smOg]

Why you did no post pictures? Thats my only question

 

[TATE]

I have a Mike Gulasayee (spelling) jump/break. When I bought it the forearm section where butt breaks down had been damaged. It looked like the wood was split. I had talked to a local cue maker (Bobby Jones) and he said he repaired it awhile back.

I have been using this cue for some time now and it doesn't have any functional problems. And the only reason I'm selling is because I bought a different break cue.

What does this do to the value of the cue?

First of all, you are right to disclose it. It sounds like your were not told about this in the first place. Damn that's bothersome and shame on whoever sold it that way. I would not knowingly buy a cue that had a major split and repaired forearm or joint. Too much baggage for resale even if it plays fine. There are too many good cues out there. Having said that, modern epoxy is a lot stronger than wood. Properly repaired the cue is fine. I would say disclose the repair and offer it for 25% or so under the typical value. lower it if needed.

Something like this happened to me. I used to keep my Predator BK under the table at the pool room. I reached under to pick it up and it caught under the leg level and "Snap". Shaft broke right under the joint. I tossed the shaft, and matched up another shaft from another jump cue - lo and behold it played better than the Predator. I eventually sold it for 1/2 price and disclosed it.

To make you feel better, the older break cues prices have been dropping anyway. I just saw one a Sledgehammer J/B for $200 and I just bought a Predator BK for $200.

 

[TATE]

Why you did no post pictures? Thats my only question

He sent me the pic to post for him. He couldn't post it because he bought his computer from the same guy.