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    Palmer & Paradise Cues Wanted

    Wanted - Palmer Cues - Dead, Alive, or barely breathing. I am a collector not a dealer, an end-user looking for cues from the first, second, and third catalogs. I will consider anything from perfect original to banged-up user to broken/damaged for parts. If you have a damaged Palmer, please...
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    Replacing handle on a cue

    Ray, Would love to see some progress pics!
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    Identify an old Huebler

    From that small operation, the owner's daughter created The Recreation Showroom which sold anything and everything for a man cave/family room/finished basement. In their heyday, they had locations in Orange and Danbury. They went out of business, maybe went bankrupt, I don't really know, but...
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    Identify an old Huebler

    If you are looking for a value, there i one on eBay right now.
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    Gold Crown I Barn Find - Tangerine

    Observations: First and foremost, incredible work. First class. You should be very proud. Second, the cost of a table can be inconsequential and parallels the saying "There's no such thing as a free horse." Third, your itemized list of expenses, which doesn't even include your own labor which...
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    Gold Crown I Barn Find - Tangerine

    Beautiful job. Love the light too.
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    Whitten cases

    You’re welcome. I’m sure you’ll be very happy. Joe makes a quality product and is a nice guy to do business with.
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    Whitten cases

    https://www.whittencases.com/
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    Some cues we'd like to have.......

    As Always Alton, Beautiful work. Nothing but the best.
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    Palmer? I defer to the experts..

    I also bought my first Palmer from a pool hall, as many people did and as some do today, but that scenario differs from what we today know as cue dealers.
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    Palmer? I defer to the experts..

    There were cue dealers in 1970?
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    Purpleheart Titlist Conversion

    Nice Work You should be very proud.
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    best cue up to a 1,000 dollars

    That you will.
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    Palmer 1965 model 2

    Palmer Model 2 Keep in touch with cue dealers and watch the online sales groups and forums. Several Model 2s came-up for sale in the last couple of years. Attached is a pic of my Model H and Model 2. Chris Tate sold me the Model 2 for $500, or some multiple thereof, a couple of years ago.
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    Palmer USA cues on ebay

    The subject of these Palmer USA cues was discussed in the Palmer Group on Facebook when they first appeared over a year ago at Derby City. It is well known that Palmer sold the name after they ceased operations. A fellow by the name of Billy Purcell claims to own those rights and it is he who...
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    Good beginner cue brand and price?

    I would not only second these comments but I would add that a basic Schmelke is a cue that you will suit you during and after you hone your playing skills. EDIT Grammar
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    Famous Cue Makers

    I could but you are either woefully uninformed or trolling. I suggest that at a minimum, you do some basic research, from billiards sources as opposed to Wikipedia, and preferably outside of the internet. Your statements that respected vintage cuemakers were buying premade butts is completely...
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    Famous Cue Makers

    "I'm a historian of the players, not equipment, ..." Obviously.
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    Saddest Day of my Life: My Twin Brother Willis Passed Away

    Will, My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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    Value help needed

    I sent you a private message
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