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    art vs skill what you think.

    Didn't know I'd get so many responses.Well at the time I worked hard at it.The guy who owned the place was Mike Donnelly.He became a good friend and taught me alot.I think he was in the top 10 billard players at that time.Now I enjoy it more because I'm only in it for fun.Thanks everyone.
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    art vs skill what you think.

    I'm in my 50s now and have gone back to pool just for the enjoyment of it,but from the age of 16 too 22 all I wanted to be was a pro straight pool player (actually my favorite was snooker on a 5 X 9 table but nobody else in area liked it).I went straight to practice after work and stayed there...
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    Tips for selling a cue on ebay?

    I sell on ebay on a regular basis.Have for about 5 years.You got some very good advice which I agree with.The photos are #1.They can make all the difference.However I do like paypal.With a good buyer I can have my money 2 minutes after the action ends and go to any atm and get it.I had bad luck...
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    Adam I asked about.

    Adam I asked about.need new shaft,where,how much? This is the stick I bought in late 1971.It had a gold paper lable with the Adam lion on it.Good or bad I've enjoyed it.I've contacted adams and they said they could give me exact model number,but I haven't heard back yet. Where could I get a new...
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    Is old 1971 Adam cue collectable?

    Thanks for all the replies.And yes the butt weight is why I bought it.I never liked the real light sticks.I'll try to post a photo later tonight.I don't know if mine is better or worse then most because it has no wrap.It's all carved surface with black pearl inlay.I liked it better because back...
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    Is old 1971 Adam cue collectable?

    Hello all.I'm new here.I have recently got back into playing and had my brother ship me my old cue.I sent photos to Adam-they said they could give me model number.It has no markings,but I remembered the logo which was on a gold paper label.It was the same adam uses now.It was bought in late 1971...
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