I got a "full splice" cue from this gypsy and it was a cheap production cue I think he had made in a Chinese factory. It took two weeks to arrive, it was not the right weight I specified, it had a wrap I didn't want, the tip is total junk, the inside of it is completely cored out and hollow, so it clinks like crazy, and the wood is cheap. I noticed the veneers look to be painted, as does the rings near the pin and butt. It cost me only around $125, but it hits like $5. I urge you people to avoid Robert Wayne Cues on eBay. They're crap.