Tascarella Cue questions...for owners and previous owners...

[Benelli]

That’s a pretty colorful analogy, but I get what you’re saying. At the end of the day a lot of things can get you to the same destination, the difference is in the experience along the way and what someone is comfortable paying for it.

I guess I wouldn't have started a discussion about Tascarella cues if I was completely comfortable with the price. I've been around the block a few times when it comes to production and custom cues. I've probably owned 50-60 cues, maybe more. The most I've comfortably spent is $3K. Maybe I'm looking for confirmation on if buying a Tasc is a good idea....

Once you break the 5k barrier you think you will never spend more.

Then suddenly your dropping 10k and then 15k and we'll your start seeing things.... differently.

 

[HyperioN]

Once you break the 5k barrier you think you will never spend more.

Then suddenly your dropping 10k and then 15k and we'll your start seeing things.... differently.

Yeah, it's all relative. Its what you're comfortable with. I have found that the higher you go in price, the more difficult it is to find a buyer to resell unless it's perfect shape, no flaws, etc. The group of people buying these cues are the top 1% of the 1% of pool cue collectors. You have to make sure the cue is very desirable.

 

[j2pac]

I’m not sure after this post whether I’m hungry or horny.

Why not both?

 

[Rackaday]

I agree. You are buying the name. Also the resale value. Hit and playability are subjective and I'm sure I could find a cue 1/100 of the price that hits as good. Why can't I just be happy with what I have? I feel like you go down this rabbit hole...what if this cue is amazing....sometimes I think its a sickness!

You, sir are not alone, even if our motivations are different. I am not facing a decision at your level, but only because I am getting back in so many years later. I just don’t have the same connection to cue builder’s or even pool rooms as many here. One thing I found out is I have a cap on what I am willing to spend. I also really can’t see myself waiting for more than 120 days to receive a cue, so many top “tier” builders are out. I asked in another thread what do you play with the most and is that the same as your favorite cue? Would you care to share that?