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For those who could not be there, the ACA Hall of Fame induction dinner was at the Superbilliards Expo. This year's honors went to Dave Kirsenbrock. It was a fine meal and enjoyable atmosphere as David's mark on cue building was discussed and celibrated. Several of his cues were displayed...

This year's show went well for my booth. Some well known visitors graced what I boast to be the most comfortable chair at the expo... Thanks for coming by Barry Szamboti, Joel Hercek, Ron Haley, John Bender, Garten Bierbower, Al Link, Richard Black, Victor Stein, Lucky, Jim Rempe, Tommy...

I'm always on the prowl for books, collectibles, pictures and old tournament flyers etc... If it is is sitting in a closet, break it out and get yourself paid. Right now I am looking for the old Dinner Show event magazine. The Birkbeck twins put on the event. The magazine has green print...

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281445774344 It looks like one of the Vivian Villareal cues that were never launched. nice looking and 1 of just a handful. Cool if you want a player with some collectability. The design is distinct too.

I'd like to see some veneer shots. Share your favorite work, from your own collection if possible, of some notable veneers. If it is something you're proud of or admire it belongs here! John Bender cue #45 This one always catches my eye. John chose a great combination of colors Ron Haley...

I would like to hear some Jersey Red stories. Anybody got something? The man was deeply respected by the greatest players I know. I never had the pleasure of meeting Jack Breit though

I enjoy voting for the ACA fan favorite cue every year at the SBE event. This year there were some gorgeous cues and the rivalry between Tonkin and Jacoby cues raged on, pushing both to build bigger and better cues. The story of the final outcome however was far more about the second runner up...

For those who have not already heard, Andy Gilbert and his wife Vicki were recognized by the ACA with the Cuemaker of the Year award. Well earned! I love my Gilbert cues! After the event, I grabbed up a few invitations to the ACA awards dinner and will gladly send one to the first 5 Gilbert...

For yet another year Kenny Carfagno has hosted a gathering of collectors, cuemakers and others from our extended family of cue enthusiasts. I for one had a great time. Kevin- thanks so much for letting us take over the pool room for the night. Your event room made for a great place to enjoy...

I just located a mint set of Eddie Robin books and bought them. I know only 50 Winning One Pocket and 50 SMS were bound in this very exclusive lizard back cover. I was told 7 or 8 sets perished in a fire leaving very few in existance. I'll have them at the Hopkins SuperBilliards Expo if I...

I just picked up a well used but beautiful CCS cue. I have not hit with it yet, but plan to take pics and play a few points this weekend. Does anyone out there own a Conlon Series Helmstetter? Any collectors? I have seen a wide range of asking prices but I'm unsure of its true value. Pics...

This is a show like no other. I saw one of the greatest gatherings of Tad Cues ever in one place, an unrivaled collection of ornate Kersenbrocks, brought all the way from Japan just for this event, a series of monster Gilbert cues, the best new offerings from Thomas Wayne, Chris Nitti, Richard...

This was a great show for me and an honor to display the pride of my cue collection in such esteemed company. There were world class cues and cases on all sides, quite literally a concentration of the best of the best. My theme this year was "Why I Collect" and for those who stopped by to talk...

Mr. Black graced the show with an array astonishing examples of cue creativity. Though he had a large display of cues, one particular model with a Venetian theme was most impressive for me. For a moment, the world vanished and there was only the detail of this cue. Pics cannot capture the...

It was great seeing Chris Nitti at this year's event. He rolled out a series of gorgeous cues including a flame veneer ivory point beauty and his first box cue ever. Those who know my addiction will appreciate these pics. Thanks Chris for rolling out such strong cues this year and...

Hey folks here is a cool Meucci with some collector appeal. It is straight and in clean used shape, a good player's weight right around 19oz. Jimmy Fusco called Jim Rempe saying he wanted to sell his Meucci. I sold 5 or 6 of Mr. Rempe's cues over the years so this Meucci was sent to me as a...

Here is a cool collection of wall art. Done in pencil etching and signed by Barry himself, these are the original patterns used to make Gus Szamboti's actual inlay templates. This series of frames captures some of the most iconic inlays ever used in cue art. Barry added a comment or two as he...

I have something really cool and authentic to offer the serious Szamboti collector or enthusiast. With permission from the Szamboti family, I have put together a short series of pencil etchings made from Gus Szamboti's original inlay patterns. These were the prototype designs used to build the...

I have Steve Davis' snooker cue available. The cue is very plain; ebony and ash with a pitted metal joint. The champion's name is discretely burned into the forearm of the butt. The cue was stored many years in the care of Jim Rempe, friend to Davis who kept the cue for use when he was visiting...

Eric, I can't thank you enough for the invite. You're pool room is as good as it gets and thanks to you, I got to spend a day with one of the greats in our sport. So many moments to remember...you're a true class act to share a perfect day AZr's, enjoy a few pics of master cuemaker Tim...