Black Boar Playing Cue
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A new boar from tony? Or finding an older logo boar? If ordering from tony there is no such thing as what I would call basic or cheaper...last I checked Tony's basic cues start well over 5 dimes...maybe you consider that cheaper.. But a new logo cue is going to cost a minimum of 6 dimes plus on secondary market....
I don't care if it's well used. I'm not looking for mint condition just an excellent player.
There is a a nice looking cue in for sale section right now for 3000. Good deal
What is your budget? What's the most you'd spend? That will let you know whether your in the same ballgame...
$2k-$3k
You're probably looking at $2k-$4k for a 1990s A,R or F series cue depending upon condition and number of shafts. There's one on ebay for $2200, which is a great deal if the cue is in good condition.
As far as playability, I just started playing with a BB that I received on a trade (A series). I had been planning to sell it, but it plays so well that I've had second thoughts on selling it. There are a couple BBs on here right now that are a good deal, cornerstone cues also usually carries a nice selection, but those tend to be over $4k.
Good luck on your search.
You're probably looking at $2k-$4k for a 1990s A,R or F series cue depending upon condition and number of shafts. There's one on ebay for $2200, which is a great deal if the cue is in good condition.
As far as playability, I just started playing with a BB that I received on a trade (A series). I had been planning to sell it, but it plays so well that I've had second thoughts on selling it. There are a couple BBs on here right now that are a good deal, cornerstone cues also usually carries a nice selection, but those tend to be over $4k.
Good luck on your search.
Here is another one for sale
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=396255&highlight=champsic
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=396255&highlight=champsic
you can have this one in *real nice* shape for $3400 add $200 for add'l shaft made for this cue by Dennis Searing.
best,
brian kc
best,
brian kc
2 foods for thought yes as Pooky pointed out the older ones are fatter than the 6 and 8 pointers ,, if your old school like me you may like that as I do in Tony's exact words to me if you want that cue to play its best you need to replace that Volkswagen shaft off it and put one of my ferrel less Ferrari shafts on it
I actualy put a predator shaft on it and it certainly plays a lot better
You can get a 4 pointer as been mentioned between 2-4 k hell there's production cues or lesser of builders with cues in that range that will never hold its value or go up in value so to me you can't go wrong in buying one
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Why are they so expensive? Does BB build cues in very small numbers? Does a BB really play different than anything else out there?
I'm not so sure I have ever heard "cheap" and "Black Boar" used in the same sentence before.
It's all hype ... not that they are a bad hitting cue, just way, way, way overpriced. Like a very fancy hand made watch.
That watch will not tell time any better than many others at a fraction of the price.
But there is a market for it, like Ferraris and Lambos and many other items that the 'Look at Me' crowd is attracted too.
Just my two cents.
Well other BB owners are convinced they are the best playing cues but there are other Cues that have the same following ,, personaly I have other cues with the right shaft and tip on it I like just as well ,, but they won't hold the value or increase like a boar does
Tony is a artist his attention to detail fit finish and design make his high end cues sought after , with that his lower end older cues will have good value also
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I answered your question and this is your reply? I guess that is what I get for trying
Cost of ferrule-less shafts?
What is Tony charging for his new shafts? I had heard $1k, but not sure if that's correct. And if it is correct, it's one reason why I won't stick with a BB--I don't want to have to pay $2k for two replacement shafts.....
What is Tony charging for his new shafts? I had heard $1k, but not sure if that's correct. And if it is correct, it's one reason why I won't stick with a BB--I don't want to have to pay $2k for two replacement shafts.....
So For $1000 bucks, I can buy 5.95 Cuetec R360s. (That's 5 cues and almost a 6th) Which play just as good as any other cue (Shane plays pretty spiffy right?)
Sorry. No way a shaft will ever be worth $1000 bucks.