Beautiful Abe Rich Cue

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Homesplice

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Greg Sowder (custom cue maker) took a look at my cue and he confirmed it to be an Abe Rich. He said everything about it points to Abe. The derilin rings, length of exposed wood past shaft ring, and specific signature butt cap. The forearm appears to be an early Adams and colors are vibrant. Points are sharp. This cue must of rarely left its case as it looks almost new. Tip is good and just needed a little shaping. I haven't weighed it, but feels like 18.5-19oz. Shaft is straight with slight wobble from lower end. Together tip stays on table. I did shoot several racks with it today and this cue is a solid performer. The hit is solid. It's easy to draw and modulate spin. I not a super fan of the sparkly red plastic, but plastics were the newest thing in the day and lava lamps were all the rage. This is probably a late 60's or early 70's cue. Does anyone know what it's worth? Greg ballparked it at around $400, but with Abe's history and cue rarity, thinking more.
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I agree with you on the value, assuming it is what you believe it is. I am no expert on his cues but that is a wonderful example of old school cues.
Thanks for sharing it. Brings back memories of smoky pool halls and burn marks on every rail!
 
Quesports said:
I agree with you on the value, assuming it is what you believe it is. I am no expert on his cues but that is a wonderful example of old school cues.
Thanks for sharing it. Brings back memories of smoky pool halls and burn marks on every rail!
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I missed out on the smoky pool halls, but becoming more informed on cues. I'm into buying older cues, trying them out, and seeing if one fits like Harry Potters wand. Then I can magically kick ass. Still looking.
 
Caution, uninformed unincorporated opinion to follow.
It's so busy I'm thinking it's a sample collage like at paint stores.
 
How bad is the whoop de doo when you roll it? That would determine how much I thought it was worth, If it rolls straight, it's worth double or more than if it shoots around corners. imo
Also what are the points like, close, or 6 inches different?
 
book collector said:
How bad is the whoop de doo when you roll it? That would determine how much I thought it was worth, If it rolls straight, it's worth double or more than if it shoots around corners. imo
Also what are the points like, close, or 6 inches different?
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Can see a little daylight between butt and forearm at one point when rolling. Not enough to affect shot. Shaft is straight. One of the points is about an eighth of an inch shorter than others. Perceptible if you are really looking. I think It probably has more value to a collector than a player.
 
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Do we have to reduce this cue to dollars and cents in order to appreciate its value? If it is all about the Benjamin, list it, and if a deal can be struck, you have your number. What catches and holds my attention with this cue is its veneers -- too good. Next is its condition -- someone really liked this cue. Maybe so much they couldn't bear to play with it. This cue is what, 50 to 60 years old, and it comes to us in this condition? Maybe several someones cared for it.

Forget the money, it is a treasure. Owning, caring for, and appreciating it will enrich you life.
 
Biloxi Boy said:
Do we have to reduce this cue to dollars and cents in order to appreciate its value? If it is all about the Benjamin, list it, and if a deal can be struck, you have your number. What catches and holds my attention with this cue is its veneers -- too good. Next is its condition -- someone really liked this cue. Maybe so much they couldn't bear to play with it. This cue is what, 50 to 60 years old, and it comes to us in this condition? Maybe several someones cared for it.

Forget the money, it is a treasure. Owning, caring for, and appreciating it will enrich you life.
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Sentimental and probably true. I don't need whatever money i would get for it. I also don't have a good place to display it. I respect what Abe Rich endured and would never find another of his cues in this condition. Kind of on the fence. I knew nothing about him until i got this cue.
 
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Its wearing ruby slippers(Oz reference-I'm old). One color wrap would help, but then obscuring Abe's vision.
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Yes I remember J Garland. Couldn't picture red crystal slippers. Turns out they weren't.
Homesplice said:
Sentimental and probably true. I don't need whatever money i would get for it. I also don't have a good place to display it. I respect what Abe Rich endured and would never find another of his cues in this condition. Kind of on the fence. I knew nothing about him until i got this cue.
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You should then just keep it and consider it collected.
 
I remember those (Rich) cues at (around) $35-38.
 
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This cue does indeed look like one Abe may have assembled. $400 would be the very high end for an Abe Rich cue today IMO - but this one may qualify. Mostly a collectors cue that would be played on a home table - a nice example of his work - late 70s early to mid 80s
 
mikemosconi said:
This cue does indeed look like one Abe may have assembled. $400 would be the very high end for an Abe Rich cue today IMO - but this one may qualify. Mostly a collectors cue that would be played on a home table - a nice example of his work - late 70s early to mid 80s
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I was thinking earlier because i found the same Adams forearm on a 1967 Viking, but you see new old stock all the time. Psychedelic plastics seemed to wane by 80s.
 
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