Agreed.
Yet the market is indeed doing what we think it should not.
There are far more exceptions than one might think.
I myself would prefer a US made "custom" or at least a US made very good production cue. I am just making observations of what is actually going on.
As an example, how is it that so many older Adam cues can pull more than a Huebler? Similar age and similar level. Does it make sense? I dunno.
Many more Adam cues were made. Huebler was a master craftsman. What's up with that?
Heck, I have even seen a Taiwan Cobra cue go for more than a Huebler.
Here is an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cobra-Pool-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-PAUL-HU...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Condition is certainly an issue. But that Cobra should be a $30 cue all day.
How about this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTHENTIC-C...304787?hash=item2363357b93:g:NhEAAOSwzgRWxnka
That cobra is maybe a $40-$50 cue.
There are many examples, and better examples, I just picked a couple quick ones.
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The Huebler custom shop cues are very desirable, and the hit is amazing and the are actually worth something.
When it comes down to a plain jane Huebler for $150, I could see some buyers choosing a more attractive import instead.
The young guys especially go for the look, and some of those Cobra cues look pretty cool.