Advice needed

[cuesterpat]

I am picking up an original early 80's Schon cue R series cue with one shaft, dash ring collars, yellow micarta ferrule, original finish, and original linen wrap. Would I be better off to sell it as is or invest $250 for having it refinished by Proficient Billiards? I am planning on selling it.

 

[Poolhall60561]

That depends on its current condition.
Show a few pictures.

 

[Johnny Rosato]

That depends on its current condition.
Show a few pictures.

Excellent advice.

 

[tim913]

The cortland wrap that’s on that old Schon is rare today so I wouldn’t have them replace it

 

[skor]

As said, can’t really tell without seeing the condition of the cue.

years ago, collectibles used to have higher value if they are in the original condition even if it’s not great.
Back then, a Schon R series might have not regarded as a Collectible but I think today it is, so I would let the buyer decide

 

[cuesterpat]

I now have the cue in my possession. Finish is actually in good shape for a 40 year old cue. Butt and shaft roll good on my pocket lathe. Wrap and shaft need a good cleaning. Still has original dry rotted bumper.

 

[skor]

Leave it as it is

 

[RandyinHawaii]

Leave it as it is

Agreed!

 

[cuesterpat]

Thank you gentlemen.

 

[BarenbruggeCues]

I now have the cue in my possession. Finish is actually in good shape for a 40 year old cue. Butt and shaft roll good on my pocket lathe. Wrap and shaft need a good cleaning. Still has original dry rotted bumper.

Put a new tip on...clean the ferrule a bit...install a new bumper and sell it.
If it's not beat to hell there is no reason to refinish it.
The original finish and wrap tells a story.

 

[Toadshot]

It really depends on what you paid for it and how much you think you are going to make on it?.

IMO, the only way to get top dollar, or interest from a larger audience is to have it in pristine condition.

 

[j2pac]

I now have the cue in my possession. Finish is actually in good shape for a 40 year old cue. Butt and shaft roll good on my pocket lathe. Wrap and shaft need a good cleaning. Still has original dry rotted bumper.

Maybe replace the bumper. Other than that, unless the potential buyer wants a refinished cue, list the cue honestly...as a survivor with plenty of life left.

 

[j2pac]

Put a new tip on...clean the ferrule a bit...install a new bumper and sell it.
If it's not beat to hell there is no reason to refinish it.
The original finish and wrap tells a story.

 

[Toadshot]

Maybe replace the bumper. Other than that, unless the potential buyer wants a refinished cue, list the cue honestly...as a survivor with plenty of life left.

A $250 refinish is a great way to make much more money out of it. Huge audience as collector(s). Player cues, from the R-series sit for months before they sell. This is a harder one to find though…. Once again, its all about Price and/or how much you want to make..

 

[Johnny Rosato]

Leave it as it is except maybe a new bumper.
Some folks would buy that cue simply because of
the original micarta ferrule.
Price as is ???

 

[Chopdoc]

Bumper is completely shot. I'll take it off your hands cheap. Relieve you of all that anxiety about whether or not to refinish it.

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