Is this anything at all?

[grisbe]

Worth buying? Thanks.

 

[Cuebuddy]

It so much depends on price, or how much you are willing to pay?
Rich or relatives or Mali...not sure.
Nice vintage cue but not worth a bunch.

 

[grisbe]

It so much depends on price, or how much you are willing to pay?
Rich or relatives or Mali...not sure.
Nice vintage cue but not worth a bunch.

curious what is is: Asian import? Older American? From when? Also wondering if it’s worth buying to play with, or is it just junk. It’s a few $.

 

[alphadog]

That might be a old Schmelke they wrapped like that. Most guys have a junk starter cue you wouldn't be alone.

 

[Chopdoc]

It so much depends on price, or how much you are willing to pay?
Rich or relatives or Mali...not sure.
Nice vintage cue but not worth a bunch.

Yup.

Looks like a second hand shop.

I got one similar in a second hand shop for $8. Worth it.

 

[grisbe]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Chopdoc]

Thanks everyone.

As long as it isn't a banana, grab it for anything under $50.

Between that and a C not it gets progressively more questionable.

Between 100 and 150 is likely what it could be sold for if well marketed and condition is good. I see a bunch of mild dents just in those pics, so that makes it harder to sell when you can get cues like that which are virtually in perfect condition.

Honestly, simple old cues like that can be great players. The zebra wood one I picked up is a 60 inch cue, unusual for the era, and pretty perfect. I put a period correct tip on it and still own it today. Great player. Wrap feels horrible but looks nostalgic.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Do you like it? Greatest possibility of a return resides in its potential for your personal enjoyment. It's the item, not the label.

 

[grisbe]

I went back and got it. It is shockingly almost absolutely straight. The tip is loose and has a straight wooden peg in it. Who in Los Angeles could replace it with something decent? I want to try to use this as a player. If I don’t like it I’ll just sell it cheap, as it cost next to nothing.

 

[SSDiver2112]

I went back and got it. It is shockingly almost absolutely straight. The tip is loose and has a straight wooden peg in it. Who in Los Angeles could replace it with something decent? I want to try to use this as a player. If I don’t like it I’ll just sell it cheap, as it cost next to nothing.

If the ferrule is not cracked anywhere, it should be able to be reinstalled and a good tip with it. Find someone in your area to do it right.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

no

 

[grisbe]

Who in Los Angeles can do the tip and repair?

 

[GoldCrown]

Yup.

Looks like a second hand shop.

I got one similar in a second hand shop for $8. Worth it.

 

[iusedtoberich]

No.

 

[todywayne]

Worth buying? Thanks.

Hi... Nice old Zebrawood cue... Definitely worth buying... It looks like a Mid 60's Rich or Mali cue... If you could share some pics of the joint (shaft and butt), Joint pin, Bumper (Side view) and Bumper screw (Slotted or Phillips and is it removable...?)... It would be a big help on identifying it for sure...

Peace out...!

 

[grisbe]

Are these photos helpful?

 

[todywayne]

Are these photos helpful?

Hi... Yes they are... Going by the bumper, joint pin and shaft insert... It looks to be either a Mid 60's Zebrawood Rich-Q by Sol Rich or maybe even an Abe Rich cue...

Basically, if the Bumper screw unscrews, its a Sol and if it won't, its an Abe... This is due to an epoxy mix that Abe used on "all" of his Bumper screws...

Keep me in mind if you decide to sell it...!

I hope this helps...!

 

[grisbe]

Hi... Yes they are... Going by the bumper, joint pin and shaft insert... It looks to be either a Mid 60's Zebrawood Rich-Q by Sol Rich or maybe even an Abe Rich cue...

Basically, if the Bumper screw unscrews, its a Sol and if it won't, its an Abe... This is due to an epoxy mix that Abe used on "all" of his Bumper screws...

Keep me in mind if you decide to sell it...!

I hope this helps...!

Amazing. Thank you!!