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I had second thoughts about posting this thread and tried to back out at the last second. I was surprised to see it listed. Bigshooter tries not to be a stirrer of pots.

A friend of mine has a Meucci Hook - its an actual early vintage one with the real inlays, etc. not the reissue. He will sell it to me for 500.00 with two shafts. Its straight and in good condition. I have searched but find such a variance in the value of these cues. What are they really worth?

That's a valid point. I don't have enough experience in vintage cues to assess any of those competitors except maybe Joss. I was simply trying to say in my experience in shooting with a Balabushka it was not significantly better than my Joss. (to me) Would I love to have one... hecks ya...

That's where the 'etc' kicks in. My point is that if other fine cue makers were making cues in that era then other cues would be associated with the champions of that era. Maybe my examples aren't the best. I have no idea what professionals play with, I've always assumed its whoever sponsored...

You always have such a firm grasp of the issue. What is it like to live in your mind? :)

I would love to have this cue and I would play with it. My point is that if Scruggs, Tascarella, Ginacue, Joss West, Sugartree, Southwest, etc. all existed in the same era you would see those names associated with many champions of that era as well. George B. was an innovator and master of the...

Would his cues be superior to all other cues?

Never even thought of that. :D

They were sought after in his day because they were the best cue of that era. I played with Laura Smith's Balabushka in the 80's and it wasn't terribly old at that point. Was it awesome - of course. Was it better than a Joss West - not really.

I agree with with you. I guess if you want it as a showpiece and you have money to burn then whatever. I've never owned a Balabushka but I have played with a few and there is certainly nothing terribly special about the way they play.

I would think a polite no thanks I don't play for money or I am just practicing would suffice. I really don't know a way to repel other players without some interaction.

With a cue that rare you would think the seller would have his information correct.

Only if you're ordering an Eddie Wheat.

Bluehog - If you are going can I catch a ride? I'll try not to be too American.

So that's why I have no friends. :embarrassed2:

That's what I see all the time. Halos and streamers, the 80's were awesome.

It's sort of like a bartender pouring drinks super heavy all the time. The bartender gets more tips but the owner is getting ripped off. They need a time system that is harder to cheat.

If I 'loved' a shaft that much I would just buy it, cut the tip off right away and put a good tip on it. What's the issue? You can get Ultraskins or milduds here on AZ for a good price.

Moori is still a good tip but I would check these out. As good or better than Moori for a lot less money. http://layeredcuetips.com/