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    Meucci still with the bad customer service

    Brother, I don't know what kind of Meuccies you guys were getting back then. But the ones that me and all my buddies ordered through our pool room in the mid 90's came in absolutely fine and played great. Were they Gina or Szamboti level perfect? Of course not. But they were infinitely...
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    Meucci still with the bad customer service

    The polyester harvest isn't until late September. Once that comes in, they still have to hand weave the fabric. I'd say they'll have the t-shirts ready around the first of the year. (I didn't say which year.) All jokes aside, it really is sad to see what's happened to such a legendary brand...
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    Common trick shot high karate video real or fake?

    Dude just assumed the position and hit it. Damn...
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    The “Cat man with the kokopelli”

    You can start with these. Dude was unique to say the least. https://www.youtube.com/@Deekamon
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    Figured BEM handle, on a Players PureX pool cue. Real, or Fake / Decal / Graphic Overlay?

    Even CNC points can be uneven. If the cue is turned even slightly off center after the points are glued in, they will be uneven. CNC does not automatically equate to rounded tipped "inlaid" points. Dude, do yourself a favor and go watch some cue making videos on YouTube. Studiotronics...
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    Dzuricky Wrapless 4-pointer

    Bob's work is killer. He has some great cue building YouTube videos, too.
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    What are these cues?

    What elements of the cue do you think attribute it to Rocky? By the way, I'm in no way saying you're wrong and/or it's not a Tillis. It just like to hear what people see so I can learn from it.
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    Schon Cue Review since Terry Jr Took over?

    You're correct that a well made cue's butt is less of a factor in how a cue plays than the shaft. But it absolutely does make a difference in the overall feel and hit of cue. I took in a nice Auerback wrapless cocobolo and birdseye cue as a part of a trade package years ago. It's very nice...
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    Can someone explain the price gouging business model?

    To an extent, yes. But business growth is tricky. It's difficult to scale supply while maintaining quality. I deal with it every day and I work in a freaking sticker factory. For instance, lets say Predator wanted to increase their production by 10%. That means all of their suppliers would...
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    Can someone explain the price gouging business model?

    It's one thing to price gouge on something essential to daily life like food, water, and fuel. But nobody needs a BK Rush. If somebody thinks it's worth more than what Predator is selling them for, let them pay it. Things are worth what someone is willing to pay for them.
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    Please help to identify model of my Schon cue

    The forearm looks like a variation of an SL17. The rest of the cue doesn't fit anything from their catalog of that era, though.
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    Is it a stroke if you whiff the cue ball?

    It's not. But you should have to buy everyone a drink.
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    The Power of the Atom.......

    That's a deep cut, right there. Haven't heard or thought about that in many moons.
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    Pool$ vs Poker?

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    New Jill Hawk Case

    That's a beautiful case. You guys knocked the Aztec theme out of the park.
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