Recent content by MMinMN

sorry to resurrect this thread but it was the first reference I've seen for the 97 series being manufactured in Japan. Can you confirm please? Did that apply to the entire series? Thanks for the trouble

Helm, looks like an H-1

Sorry for the delay, can you provide more detail on the Adam version, hadn't heard of that Adam made one until recently

Sampaio - Premier Photo Group 1

Ahhh, very interesting. Didn't know that, do you have a recommendation for a common photo hosting site? I was referring to the Sampaio, not fake MOP Yes, I would agree - the lighter version I have is not unique. Additional observations: It's also interesting that every Ebay(and other...

Are we to assume that your quoted statement is for cues manufactured with Shimel's involvement? If so, it also mentions those elements(ivory & MOP) I certainly am not an expert on either of these garnishments, but that was always my understanding of the components used in the construction of...

So the info from Blue Book of Pool Cue Values is inacurate? https://bluebookofpoolcuevalues.com/Pool_Cue_Values/Pool_Cue_Manufacturer.aspx?id=SAMPAIO_BILLIARD_CUES All of their cues were hand-carved and hand-polished rosewood with real mother-of-pearl inlays, and genuine ivory and ebony trim.

That is interesting, I just had a new tip put on it. The ferrule was confirmed as ivory. I had never heard of the MOP being anything other than that, hmmmmm

Hello all, Newby here. For those that have familiarity with the Sampaio Cues, I have a question regarding the Premier model. I had owned one of these in the past(70's-80's) unfortunately that one was relieved from my possession in the early 90's. It was a very dark rosewood base, with all the...