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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    I just ordered a Aramith red circle cue ball from Billiard City after confirming his store is setup not to comingle their inventory with others...
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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    What is your source for this? I thought every seller had a reserved "inventory locker" that they pull specific product from. I heard this specifically from the Amazon Seller / Store Worlds Best Cables in a B2C email conversation after they put together a custom RCA audio cable build from me.
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    Getting a Fargo rating when in area that doesn't use it.

    Yes, or the OP can possibly go through FargoRate's LMS at https://www.fargorate.com/lms-registration. Possible scenario of registering and requesting what players in his current BCA league that would also like to follow the same route might be the best approach? Unfortunately, in a nutshell...
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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    Thanks and yes, I've bought multiple cases and accessories from Nielsen's and will continue to do business with them as they are a great company. I usually get Instroke cases from them (for me and older friends that don't internet) and their inventory has been quite low lately, but that is...
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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    Yes, I know there are many but I am trying to deal with Amazon for free shipping since I am a Prime member. Unfortunately, that does not look like an option...
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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    Don't see a specific Aramith seller / store listed after doing an "Aramith" search on Amazon and it only shows these 7 sellers:
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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    It is quite well known that there are Aramith imitation / fake pool balls out there. Aramith even has the following warning on their website: https://aramith.com/beware-imitations/ So why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging? Adding a security...
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    Would you rather?

    Because I played with McDermott's (usually much more butt heavy) for many years not being able to afford more expensive cues that are setup in the SW style and design (weight forward, same pin but different hit). I played well with both but I no longer own any McDermott's except the one I gave...
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    Would you rather?

    Also, with the custom cue market there is always the discussion of price. I'm quite surprised to see noticeable markdowns on new Carmeli cues recently but similar builds from Jim Pierce, Barnhart and others seem to be going up, plus Mike Stacey cues seem to be selling at their "normally low"...
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    Would you rather?

    This question really doesn't apply to a specific pool cue maker or design and should be reworded as the following, which could not be more obviously queried: Do you like playing with a specific design approach cue model or are you flexible / adaptable to playing with any cue? Given that cue...
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    Dynaspheres and WNT Launch Major Partnership as the New Balls of the Tour

    Good looking set with traditional colors. I think I like the Bronze / Vanadium traditional colors fat font look better plus the black triangle cue ball. The real question is why is the Vanadium set $38 more than the Challenger given very similar styles, colors and the same specs including...
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    Cue Tip Left a week ago.

    I never put down more than 50% of what is due for any kind of service or custom work on cues because the time space continuum slows down when you pay in full...
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    Hypothetically: can a "regular" shaft be made LD?

    I would keep your original factory maple shaft as is and contact https://dominiakcues.com/ stating what you want. He did a light roasted Kielwood shaft to my specs below $200 shipped. He also makes LD shafts and these that look to be a Kielwood LD hybrid...
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    1970 9 ball rules

    If you are going to play something like this, you should forget the push out and play "gentleman's hit" option on all shots if legal shot isn't made on the attempted object ball which results in a choice given to the opponent to shoot or let the previous shooter shoot again. All scratches are...
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