Would you make this trade ??

JohnnyFlash

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #1

Ok, I have an Alex Brick that has been put away for over a year. I purchased a monster Diveney and that is all I shoot with now. A guy wants to trade me his Diveney for my Brick and I would have to add 200 cash. I love the way Diveney cues play but also was thinking of putting up the Brick for keepsakes. Alex made 3 of these cues and mine was the only one of the 3 that didn't get sent back to get an ivory joint. I talked with Alex over a year ago and he told me that mine is the only stainless joint he has out. What would you guys do ?

 

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galipeau

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #2

If I had the Brick, I would keep it. If that's the only stainless joint he's done, that makes it unique. For me, it's all about having unique cues regardless of Market Value. I also don't care for the inlays or the ringwork in the Diveney pictured, although I am impressed by the splicing.

 

Bigb'scues

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #3

didnt Alex Brick pass away rather recently? if so i would keep the brick as there will never be more made. as far as the Diveney cue i am very familiar with it as it belonged to a
good friend of mine who i play with.....very soild cue. it was made supposedly from an old helmstetter/adam blank (ive never seen one like it but thats what i was told)

 

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GoldCrown

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #4

Its a keeper

 

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MnHunter

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #5

If you like the diviney then that is all that matters. personally I love my diviney and wouldn't trade that cue for the brick if I was in his position. As far as being his only stainless joint cue, I know for a fact that is not a correct statement. I had a really nice wrapless brick I traded away years ago with a stainless joint.

 

BmoreMoney

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #6

Not that I'm qualified, but, with the way the market is now and looks to be in the near future I'd keep which ever one I liked more with no thought to perceived values

 

JohnnyFlash

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #7

Well, I am going from the conversation I had with Alex. I wanted him to make my joint ivory and he told me not to because this was the only one he had made with a stainless joint. Now coming from the makers mouth, I will stand by his word. Now whether or not someone else put a stainlesss joint in that cue , is another story. BTW , here is my Brick and Diveney together. I just love the feel of my Diveney that is why I am entertaining the idea of the trade.

 

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rtbbf

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #8

Keep the Brick buy a Vinny.remember Brick and Mortar:

 

BmoreMoney

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #9

JohnnyFlash said:

Well, I am going from the conversation I had with Alex. I wanted him to make my joint ivory and he told me not to because this was the only one he had made with a stainless joint. Now coming from the makers mouth, I will stand by his word. Now whether or not someone else put a stainlesss joint in that cue , is another story. BTW , here is my Brick and Diveney together. I just love the feel of my Diveney that is why I am entertaining the idea of the trade.

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I LOVE that blue and ebony Diveny!!!! Looks awesome brother!!!

 

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deanoc

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #10

make the trade
or flip a coin

 

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RichSchultz

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #11

Keep the Brick.

 

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RichSchultz

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #12

BmoreMoney said:

I LOVE that blue and ebony Diveny!!!! Looks awesome brother!!!

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Me too...love it.

 

Rtstreet

AzB Silver Member

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #13

I would keep the brick

 

cubswin

Just call me Joe...

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #14

I don't think I'd add 200 with the brick for the diveny personally. Bricks are under rated, and yours is unique. Will it ever be worth a bunch, probably not, but it is still a unique cue, that can't be replaced.

The same might be true of the diveny, but you can still order new ones.

 

michael4

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #15

I would keep the brick (and the $200 !)

 

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fluna760

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• Mar 29, 2016

• #16

Just save the brick and use the 200 towards another divney cue to your specs?

 

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commswatch

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• May 6, 2016

• #17

You said Alex made three cues like yours....2 were sent back to get ivory joints, that leaves ONE remaining original stainless joint, the ONLY one, on your cue, from the original 3. Brick has made tons of stainless joints. I think your joint concern is simply a misunderstanding.

 

Sealegs50

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• May 6, 2016

• #18

BmoreMoney said:

Not that I'm qualified, but, with the way the market is now and looks to be in the near future I'd keep which ever one I liked more with no thought to perceived values

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Good general advice. Not just for pool cues.

 

jaetee

rack master ;)

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• May 6, 2016

• #19

Irregardless of everything else.... if you're not sure, don't do it.

Now, for my opinion... That Diveny looks very busy, the Brick looks all business. I'd keep the Brick and the $200. Not to mention the fact that you already have a Diveny...