GPS tracker???

[The Captain]

I see all the info and hoopla about the RFID chips in cues to identify, etc... But that seems kind of silly to me. I am trying to find out if there is such an item to TRACK or FIND a stolen cue? Something similar to "LoJack" for cars. Obviously, it would have to be small enough to hide under the bumper, under the joint collar, etc.... But not require outside power. Does anyone know of anything like this?

 

[robertno1pool]

http://www.snagg.com/

"Our GPS trackers can be tracked and located on a map. With the battery attached, they are the size of a tic-tac container and are best utilized in equipment, vehicles or loved ones. They feature up to a 3 year battery life or can be hard wired to equipment for automatic recharging and utilization tracking. Our budget friendly tracking service has no monthly fee and starts at only $49 per year. Track Equipment, Track Employees, or Track Loved Ones. Real Time Tracking, Employee tracking and view the history of movement. For more information, click here. "

I have no experience with this product, but Richard Black's website references this company.

 

[PaulieB]

"With the battery attached, they are the size of a tic-tac container and are best utilized in equipment, vehicles or loved ones."

Best utilized IN loved ones? Wow, you must really want to keep track of them.

 

[The Renfro]

I see all the info and hoopla about the RFID chips in cues to identify, etc... But that seems kind of silly to me. I am trying to find out if there is such an item to TRACK or FIND a stolen cue? Something similar to "LoJack" for cars. Obviously, it would have to be small enough to hide under the bumper, under the joint collar, etc.... But not require outside power. Does anyone know of anything like this?

Outsville has been in contact with 3 of the bigger manufacturers of gps trackers and we are 1st in line when the next gen micros come out. Looking like end of 2016 before u will see something small enough and strong enough to work for pool

 

[Johnnyt]

In my area our GPS was catch someone stealing a cue, case, or air barreling, was to take them outside beat the hell out of them and maybe cut a finger or two off. You'd be surprised how everyone gets the idea not to steal there. Johnnyt

 

[fathomblue]

Outsville has been in contact with 3 of the bigger manufacturers of gps trackers and we are 1st in line when the next gen micros come out. Looking like end of 2016 before u will see something small enough and strong enough to work for pool

Count me in for one when you figure it out, Chris.

 

[The Captain]

In my area our GPS was catch someone stealing a cue, case, or air barreling, was to take them outside beat the hell out of them and maybe cut a finger or two off. You'd be surprised how everyone gets the idea not to steal there. Johnnyt

I grew up and made my bones with Cornbread, Rosie, and Jew Paul in a little place called The Rack, just outside of Detroit.... and your RIGHT... that's the way we handled it then, and it WORKED! However, I'm in Atlanta now and play in a legit and legal poolhall where there is a lot of "traffic" in and out all the time. I ALWAYS look out for my cues/stuff.... but there's always a possibility of something "walking away". I would like to be able to FIND it, then of course, handle it the correct way for the situation.

 

[Fast Lenny]

I use Tagg now known as Whistle. Its about $100 for the tracker, it is meant for dogs. It is small and the monthly cost is $10 for it. They have an app also and you can track in real time. Battery life is 4-5 days roughly. Not small enough for a pool cue but for a pool case it would work.

 

[iusedtoberich]

I know when my phone is using gps, the battery dies quicker than any other time. So how would a gps tracker work in a pool cue? You'd have to have it on all the time since you don't know when your cue will be stolen. What are you supposed to do, charge the battery every day? I'm just not seeing it as feasible with the current technology, or even near-future technology.

 

[philly]

I know when my phone is using gps, the battery dies quicker than any other time. So how would a gps tracker work in a pool cue? You'd have to have it on all the time since you don't know when your cue will be stolen. What are you supposed to do, charge the battery every day? I'm just not seeing it as feasible with the current technology, or even near-future technology.

I was thinking the same thing. Don't know how it would work.