Jim Buss Cue Value

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This cue has a couple issues, so wondering what the value would be roughly taking those into consideration.

First the butt has slight roll to it. Bolted up rolls pretty well with no real tip lift.
Second the points are not even with regard to the thickness where they meet the diamond inlay at the top if the point.
Other then those 2 areas cue is in excellent condition. Has gold rings through out but they look stainless in the pics.

Any help as always is appreciated.

Thanks Shane
 

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It looks like a converted house cue with the way the points ended up? No guess on value. I know Jim Buss is a highly respected cuemaker, but I don't recall seeing many of his cues in the aftermarket. Maybe most buyers hold them?
 
Yeah that's exactly what I was thinking that maybe it was converted. Just don't know enough about Jim to know if he did those type if conversions. Overall its a beautiful cue and everything i have seen said about him as well as his cues look top notch. So that was the only thing I could come up with as well. Seems highly unlikely that such a well renowned cue maker would match those up unless there was a reason behind it.
I did read somewhere most of his cues are kept.
The cue plays amazing. If I didn't have a dedicated player this one would probably become it.
 
Jim did some cue work for me back in 2004. I believe that he was a one man shop. He was not a very prolific cue maker. His work was known for solid construction and careful choices of woods and materials resulting in very solid hitting cues.
Jim was not a “ big name” cue maker as in a Scruggs or Black as examples. Few of his cues come out in the market today and it is the 60-80 crowd that may recognize the name and reputation.
Scarcity adds some value to plain design cues from Jim- I would say that demand at a given time from knowledgeable cue seekers will best determine $ offers on any specific Buss cue that comes to market- $500 to $1500 or so.
 
mikemosconi said:
Jim did some cue work for me back in 2004. I believe that he was a one man shop. He was not a very prolific cue maker. His work was known for solid construction and careful choices of woods and materials resulting in very solid hitting cues.
Jim was not a “ big name” cue maker as in a Scruggs or Black as examples. Few of his cues come out in the market today and it is the 60-80 crowd that may recognize the name and reputation.
Scarcity adds some value to plain design cues from Jim- I would say that demand at a given time from knowledgeable cue seekers will best determine $ offers on any specific Buss cue that comes to market- $500 to $1500 or so.
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Jim worked with his brother, I visited his shop several times.

Lou Figueroa
 
stomper said:
This cue has a couple issues, so wondering what the value would be roughly taking those into consideration.

First the butt has slight roll to it. Bolted up rolls pretty well with no real tip lift.
Second the points are not even with regard to the thickness where they meet the diamond inlay at the top if the point.
Other then those 2 areas cue is in excellent condition. Has gold rings through out but they look stainless in the pics.

Any help as always is appreciated.

Thanks Shane
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Jim did
stomper said:
Yeah that's exactly what I was thinking that maybe it was converted. Just don't know enough about Jim to know if he did those type if conversions. Overall its a beautiful cue and everything i have seen said about him as well as his cues look top notch. So that was the only thing I could come up with as well. Seems highly unlikely that such a well renowned cue maker would match those up unless there was a reason behind it.
I did read somewhere most of his cues are kept.
The cue plays amazing. If I didn't have a dedicated player this one would probably become it.
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Jim did those types of conversions. I bought a conversion from him in 2011. When I ordered my cue I was told that he did not put his name on conversions because they were not entirely his work. I am not sure on value. I miss going to see Jim at his shop, he did my cue maintenance even before I bought a cue from him.
 
I’ll add that Jim was a super nice guy to work with and besides being highly skilled he seemed to be a very honest guy in every way - After meeting him I had no problem leaving my cue with him to take back to his shop and do the work and then mail the cue back to me. Everything was without issues.
 
lfigueroa said:
Yes, in fact I think he bought out Jim’s shop/equipment to get started.

Lou Figueroa
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Yes, Josh got started under the tutelage of Jim Buss.
When Jim decided he wanted to retire (I'm sure there were discussions long before) he offered a long term buyout.
I sure Jim wanted his investment back in his pocket but also wanted Josh to succeed, thus the year or likely a multi year buyout.

Chalk this Pool/Billiard $$$ transaction up on the Positive side of your Transaction Spreadsheet.

This one went very well between two good guys.

BTW, A Plug for Josh,

Jim told me while he was still completely involved with building cues, that Josh had surpassed him!!
 
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