Found the Before pictures of my D16. I feel like I overpaid @ $275. Refinish with the I2 was $400. I'll take some pics of it when I get home and post them here.
D16 Before
D16 Before
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Notice the buttcap has been replaced and the modern McDermott logo stamp was used. It is definitely not a restoration the way I see it. It looks like a nice refinish, but personally I would want to preserve the buttcap if possible. Yes, I would even want an "old" finish used for authenticity.
Which one are you referring to, the C?
I don't know any back story on either of the cues (aside from the D being water damaged) or what the customer requested. I do know that replacement of parts carrys an additional cost. My D16 came back with the original parts, except for the shaft collar that was compression damaged from the shaft being overtightened at some point.
I emailed Jayme and asked if they took pictures, wanting to get before after of my cue. He sent me these instead with a brief explanation. Neither was called a "restoration" which I agree would entail using period original parts and finish.
All I can say is that I am thrilled with the way my D16 came out. I continue to be impressed with McDermott in terms of quality, service and fast turn around.
Yes, the C19....the one I quoted.
I'm not sating it's good or bad really...just pointing it out because it's what I was talking about.
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If you watch Ebay after things like hurricanes or anything that creates a flood you will find such cues. I got one after that big hurricane in Mississippi (I forget the name)...a Russ Espiritu. Mine was not as bad as that, but you could smell the flood waters on it.
It's very likely this cue was a victim of such circumstances I think.
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i was joking, when Galveston had that hurricane a couple years back, we had a thread going on "how many cues will be lost forever" Cues that cant be replaced-Gus, Bushka. those storms are nothing to laugh at. I dont understand the people who stay. its clear its coming. in Ca we get 0 seconds to make a plan when a earthquake hits.
take care and thx for the pics, brings back nice memories
Just of interest, I have this cue with both original shafts and the original box it came in - first owner outside of the pool hall that sold it. Came out of a place in Rock Island, Il. Beautiful cue - love it.
The old C-model cues were the best that McDermott ever made IMO.
I bought a C-14 back in 1985 and still have it.
At the time, I was using a cue that Richard Black made for me in 1981 and after playing with the C-14 I sold the Black. The C-14 played way better.
I have had numerous people offer to buy this cue for way more than I paid for it and I turned down $1500 cash for it about a year ago. I turned down $1200 cash about 10 years ago.
This cue was refinished by McDermott a few years back and it is in mint condition with one original shaft and one matching new shaft.
I bought a C-14 back in 1985 and still have it.
At the time, I was using a cue that Richard Black made for me in 1981 and after playing with the C-14 I sold the Black. The C-14 played way better.
I have had numerous people offer to buy this cue for way more than I paid for it and I turned down $1500 cash for it about a year ago. I turned down $1200 cash about 10 years ago.
This cue was refinished by McDermott a few years back and it is in mint condition with one original shaft and one matching new shaft.