If its cash and you don't need to fool with shipping and worrying about scams then do 33% off lowest online price and be done with it.
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Value of "used" equipment
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So, according to, 'your' definition of, 'used' a cue manufacturer sells, 'new' cues to a distributor and they in turn are considered USED/NEW!
60% off, right off the bat! LOL!A person orders a, 'Southwest' cue, waits 4 years, Cost that person $4,000, never been chalked/hit a ball, gets sick in the wait. Should they be penalized to take less?
So, according to, 'your' definition of, 'used' a cue manufacturer sells, 'new' cues to a distributor and they in turn are considered USED/NEW!
A person orders a, 'Southwest' cue, waits 4 years, Cost that person $4,000, never been chalked/hit a ball, gets sick in the wait. Should they be penalized to take less?
I don't believe he said or implied that.
The product could move through a distribution chain, of course it is still new.
Clearly he was talking about an "end user" sale or retail purchase.
At least that seems clear to me.
I don't think a Southwest cue has much to do with this. Special market.
I assume you are just being argumentative and understand the difference between the market forces in play with a custom cue from a builder with a 4 year wait list and a production shaft you can get tomorrow with Amazon Prime.So, according to, 'your' definition of, 'used' a cue manufacturer sells, 'new' cues to a distributor and they in turn are considered USED/NEW!
A person orders a, 'Southwest' cue, waits 4 years, Cost that person $4,000, never been chalked/hit a ball, gets sick in the wait. Should they be penalized to take less?
A thing is worth whatever someone is willing and able to pay for it, period. There are no other actual rules. If a rule of thumb was an actual rule it wouldn't need the thumb part in its name. I explained earlier how to think about this sale and I've bought and sold enough used stuff to be confident I know what I'm talking about.
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If a cue is brand new, and never played with or chalked it's NEW! Period! No matter who makes it!
We're not talking about buying a car and driving it off a lot!
I also have a 100% I trader rating, with many more sale here than you!
Been doing this for a long time!
Why don't you tell us exactly what it is you are considering and get informed opinions based on that?
Low deflection shafs are constantly evolving. Cutting edge shafts (Revo) are fluctuating in price as competition enters the market and drives down prices.
Take the mystery out of the equation and tell us what you're looking at.
No offense, but itrader rating is only worth how much you are willing to trust in it.
I say this because recently a seller with a 100% feedback score with more than twice the transaction count as yourself had a non-billiard item listed with a $2400 price tag hanging off the item in the photos and was looking for trade value of $1500.
The item was a cheap watch that sells everywhere, Amazon, Sears, ebay, etc. for a c-note.
The irony is anybody looking to spend four figures or more on a watch knows this inferior brand and would never consider it.
Seller reputation far outweighs itrader score, IMO. YMMV
Very quotable, Jimmy
You were correct on all points.
Anyone that that starts comparing that to buying a Southwest Cue is, well, they are at a minimum very inexperienced.
Also, I'm not understanding why the OP didn't post pics or at least say what brand and version the shaft was/is.
Like some have said, it's hard enough to put a value on used equipment you haven't layed eyes on but, it's impossible to give accurate advice on anything when you don't know even the basic details such as the manufacturer.
Kind of a weird question after you think about it.
Jeff
So, according to, 'your' definition of, 'used' a cue manufacturer sells, 'new' cues to a distributor and they in turn are considered USED/NEW!
A person orders a, 'Southwest' cue, waits 4 years, Cost that person $4,000, never been chalked/hit a ball, gets sick in the wait. Should they be penalized to take less?
I'm wondering if the OP is a distributor for who ever the manufacturer was? If not, well, yep....the shaft is used and should be sold as such.
^^^^^^^^^ just kidding..... Obviously, the OP wasn't a distributor so, it's used but, in new condition.
In short, I assumed everyone reading my post understood the very basics of what determined whether a product is new or used. Guess I was wrong. Not the first time, probably won't be the last time either.
Have a good one,
Jeff
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I thought I was pretty specific about the product, but of course welcome opinions about other products as well. Southwest Cues notwithstanding.
Lucas Zero Flexpoint Slim. Lowest online price I'm finding is $230 (and as high as $270) but I haven't looked too carefully, only with vendors I've bought from before.
If you would give a different percentage for, say, a Predator Z3 or a Cuetec R360, I'd love those too, and your rationale.
Thanks again everyone. I love this forum!
Lucas Zero Flexpoint Slim. Lowest online price I'm finding is $230 (and as high as $270) but I haven't looked too carefully, only with vendors I've bought from before.
If you would give a different percentage for, say, a Predator Z3 or a Cuetec R360, I'd love those too, and your rationale.
Thanks again everyone. I love this forum!
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nk..._sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&LH_Complete=1&_fosrp=1
Bottom line is what is comfortable for you and the individual wanting to buy the shaft to complete the sale.
$130 - $150
Bottom line is what is comfortable for you and the individual wanting to buy the shaft to complete the sale.
$130 - $150
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There's a never used, still stickered one with uniloc on ebay for $150 shipped.
You may be overthinking this sale.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/143348932833
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You may be overthinking this sale.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/143348932833
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If we are being real , most guys on here wouldn't give you 5 dollars, for a 10 dollar bill.
would it ship free anywhere in CONUS? :grin:
best,
brian kc <------ won't commit 100% but *may* be interested....or might have a friend who is...
Unless you add 4% for paypal fees!!
Not true, I'll give $5.25 for a $10 bill if shipping and insurance is included but, only if it is COD.