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Yes, that certainly would make it extra special depending on which george :) I'll fix my error now

No, this is the first time I have ever listed the cue. It was my father's and it was passed to me when the cancer he had been battling finally took his life last may. I'm certainly not well versed in the exchange and commerce of pool cues, but I have enough perspective to know asking $100k is...

George was a year older than my dad. George got the cue in may 1968. My dad was so george would have been about 24 That was how it looked to me but after Pete polished it up, apparently it is actually grey.

Thank you. My phone for some reason likes to auto correct and I missed that. I have fixed the spelling but if you spot another similar error please let me know. Have a good day

Pete took these pictures and it looks like they were taken under fluorescent lights and he was using his phone so there's certainly room for color gariatinvin these images but it's a wine) burgundy color. My pictures that were the initial ones posted may be a bit dark vs true life but the color...

Thank you I believe a cue like this should be handled in a classy way. That is what I'm striving for though have fumbled it a little bit. You have all been quite classy and for anyone who has not dealt with Pete Tascallera, he is about as classy they get. I had heard as much but he is truly...

Pete has finished Authenticating the cue and once he has drafted the letter he will send me an image or copy of that letter. At that time I'm happy to provide a copy of the letter to anyone who would is interested in the cue. Please just send me a message and I will include it as an...

The cue has been delivered

The cue is now in pete's hands

I just got an update that the cue is in Jamaica ny

Thank you for the encouragement

Yes, I believe you are correct in that it will likely turn up. Pete mentioned they usually ship fedex with $1000 instance which is enough to make sure it gets paid enough attention that it gets where it should without being too expensive or being a target. I am indeed learning many things...

Yes, my dad and George were friends. George borrowed $50 from my dad and gave my dad the cue as repayment. This was in 1969 a little bit before I was born. This is also why the cue in the condition it is in. My father was not an avíd pool player and in fact from the time I was born until...

The acquisition of this cue by my father was somewhat of a fluke. He was not involved in the billiards community in any way. As soon as Pete Tascallera has finished authenticating the cue I will contact you.

I enjoy playing pool but would not classify myself as a pool player. The stick belonged to my father and he would bring it out when he and my brothers would get together and play.somewhere, which occured maybe once or twice a year. I never cues it up. I was too scared of dropping it or something.

I'm sure you're absolutely right and that's probably very prudent advice. the thing is that money is not the sole issue for me I also want to make sure that it goes to a very good home. given the help and responses that I've got from the people here and the enthusiasm that everyone has shown I...

I think it's unlikely I will see the cue again. Where and how it goes from Pete's will be up to the next caretaker of the cue. Pete has quit kindly agreed to act as an escrow which I believe brings a lot of ease and confidence to any arrangements are agreed upon. I know it certainly dissolves...

I did indeed send it via registered mail to Pete..By using registered mail you can insure the parcel up to $50k versus the $5k limit on priority mail. I insured the cue for $35k and it was $450 less expensive than sending it with FedEx with that declared value. ($155 vs $608) and $350 cheaper...

Yes, thank you. Someone else confirmed your comment that I was supposed to have a price listed shortly after you posted your comment. I appreciate you letting me know. Have a very nice day.

Thank you for the guidance. A lot indeed hinges on words Pete has to share. I'm really looking forward to having that letter of authentication in place. I think once that is ready things will happen pretty quickly and I will inquire as to his thoughts on value as well. Thank you and have a...