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    If G. Balabushka were making cues today.

    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.
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    Meucci - "The Hook" Vintage

    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?
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    Bushka on the market....

    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...
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    Bushka on the market....

    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...
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    If G. Balabushka were making cues today.

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

    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...
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    If G. Balabushka were making cues today.

    Would his cues be superior to all other cues?
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    How do you deal with undesirable people?

    Never even thought of that. :D
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    Bushka on the market....

    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.
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    Bushka on the market....

    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.
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    How do you deal with undesirable people?

    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.
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    Bushka on the market....

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

    First Custom Cue Order

    Only if you're ordering an Eddie Wheat.
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    Funny pic/gif thread...

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    Will Canadiens Be Allowed At This Year's Super Billiards Expo?

    Bluehog - If you are going can I catch a ride? I'll try not to be too American.
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    Benefits of money games, and your game!

    So that's why I have no friends. :embarrassed2:
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    Hi tech aiming with lasers

    That's what I see all the time. Halos and streamers, the 80's were awesome.
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    When an employee 'hooks you up' on table time, do you tip them extra?

    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.
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    bad product

    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.
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    Moori Tips

    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/
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