Now that you are done... please teach the rest of us where you regularly search!
Pool Ball Collecting.
- Thread starter Rubik's Cube
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I probably search in all the same places as everyone else, Mr P.
My edge, perhaps, might be that I’m more obsessive about those searches than most, devoting time that many cannot afford. I’m also quite fearless about hitting the buy button before asking any questions, which is obviously rather foolish but seems to work in my favour.
My edge, perhaps, might be that I’m more obsessive about those searches than most, devoting time that many cannot afford. I’m also quite fearless about hitting the buy button before asking any questions, which is obviously rather foolish but seems to work in my favour.
Did you find most of them on eBay? Or more because people know you and then offer them? Yard sales?
(As you know, I don't collect pool balls - only golf balls. But I find many at my favorite golf courses - not the fru fru Country Club ones, more like the ones where not so wealthy people play with older balls.)
(As you know, I don't collect pool balls - only golf balls. But I find many at my favorite golf courses - not the fru fru Country Club ones, more like the ones where not so wealthy people play with older balls.)
Too late. I guess you already answered and I missed it.
Good afternoon, Meucci. 
I hope you are well, dear fellow.
I would say yes, sir, I have found most of my sets on eBay… perhaps sixty or so percent.
And then there are collector fora like here on AZB or Facebook. I have been blessed to acquire many beautiful pool balls from friends met online… those Romaniques and Pokers being the latest recent examples.
Most of my entire collection has probably been sourced via those two methods, above, but I have also acquired many great sets because strangers have seen my provenance cards on Google and then contacted me to enquire if I’d be interested in buying heirlooms… truly an unexpected and serendipitous consequence of something I really only undertook for my own historical records.
Take care, old chap.
I hope you are well, dear fellow.
I would say yes, sir, I have found most of my sets on eBay… perhaps sixty or so percent.
And then there are collector fora like here on AZB or Facebook. I have been blessed to acquire many beautiful pool balls from friends met online… those Romaniques and Pokers being the latest recent examples.
Most of my entire collection has probably been sourced via those two methods, above, but I have also acquired many great sets because strangers have seen my provenance cards on Google and then contacted me to enquire if I’d be interested in buying heirlooms… truly an unexpected and serendipitous consequence of something I really only undertook for my own historical records.
Take care, old chap.
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These are the sort of provenance cards that seem to have a presence on Google searches.
I compiled this one with Meucci Player in mind… he’s a mushroom hunter.
I compiled this one with Meucci Player in mind… he’s a mushroom hunter.
Hi Rubik's. Always nice to see your wonderful arrangements. Interesting pool balls, the shrooms I would have to figure out which game to play with them - Straight Pool maybe?
I would have to figure out which game to play with them - Straight Pool maybe?
Or One Pocket, perhaps?
1P is always a good option. My favorite game, although my pocketing is just not good enough :-(
Hirsty…
Welcome to the thread, sir!
I believe my friend, forum member bfriesth, would be very interested in a set, dear chap.
Please reserve one for a day if possible.
Welcome to the thread, sir!
I believe my friend, forum member bfriesth, would be very interested in a set, dear chap.
Please reserve one for a day if possible.
Thank you. I will reach out.
Benelli
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Hirsty PM'ed you
ThaydenNEK
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6 red challenge or some form of Pyramid maybe..Hi Rubik's. Always nice to see your wonderful arrangements. Interesting pool balls, the shrooms
Flakeandrun
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I just picked up this 9-ball that I really liked (although I am not serious about collecting balls tbh, I was going to put it in a little display in my home)
My friend showed me some interesting Japanese balls that he has the other day. They are pretty far out. Never seen him use them. They are in his locker with about 4 or 5 other sets in the pool hall.
My friend showed me some interesting Japanese balls that he has the other day. They are pretty far out. Never seen him use them. They are in his locker with about 4 or 5 other sets in the pool hall.
Sincere thanks for sharing, Flakeandrun!
Congratulations on your purchase, sir!
That Neo 9 Japanese set of your buddy’s is very desirable, dear chap. If he ever wishes to sell in the future, you know where to point him!
And I’d sure love to see a few pictures of his other sets in the locker if possible, please?
Best wishes.
RC.
Congratulations on your purchase, sir!
That Neo 9 Japanese set of your buddy’s is very desirable, dear chap. If he ever wishes to sell in the future, you know where to point him!
And I’d sure love to see a few pictures of his other sets in the locker if possible, please?
Best wishes.
RC.
Flakeandrun
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I have a soft spot for leopard print, so had to snag it as soon as I saw it!
Next time I am playing in HongKou area I will take a picture for you. Some of them are Chinese branded balls he bought for fun, some of them are sets he has purchased in Japan.
I only took the picture of the Neo9 balls because I'd never seen any like it before. I think he seldom uses them.
Thank you, Mr F.
Are you in Japan, sir?
Are you in Japan, sir?
Flakeandrun
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No, I am living in Shanghai. But I often visit surrounding area - Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand etc etc
I thought you might like to see these, Mr F.
Currently available on a website called Offer Up.
Currently available on a website called Offer Up.