From time to time, when I'm searching for a new cue, I find that many have been "test hit". They are usually listed as 'new', however. If I decide to purchase having that information, I expect the cue to arrive as if it really is new. Now, I understand that my definition may be a bit less forgiving than the person selling the cue. The test hits vary from the seller, i.e., one or two balls to one or two hours. However, even after a 'test hit', I expect the 'new' cue to be clean...tip included...and without any nicks whatsoever. Anything less, in my opinion, is used however slightly.
Anyway, recently it seems to go without saying that every cue that is not direct from the hands of manufacture that it has indeed been used/tested.
As long as the seller is upfront about their practice of test hitting, I expect the practice will endure.
Anyway, I do sell cues sometimes, and most of them I note an approximate usage and their condition. I believe I recall only one cue and one shaft that I declared as being 'test hit'. And, I believe I described the cue as "nearly new".
Please note that I posted this only to get a bit of feedback.
Thanks for your honest responses in advance.
Cain
Anyway, recently it seems to go without saying that every cue that is not direct from the hands of manufacture that it has indeed been used/tested.
As long as the seller is upfront about their practice of test hitting, I expect the practice will endure.
Anyway, I do sell cues sometimes, and most of them I note an approximate usage and their condition. I believe I recall only one cue and one shaft that I declared as being 'test hit'. And, I believe I described the cue as "nearly new".
Please note that I posted this only to get a bit of feedback.
Thanks for your honest responses in advance.
Cain
