Sold $199 shipped Huebler 32+yr old Merry Widow 58", 18.6 oz, hard case, 5/16x18, Kamui tip

[Paul_#_]

$199 shipped & insured to continental U.S. address; Vintage HUEBLER Merry Widow Pool Cue, at least 32 years old with original (as far as I know) fitted hard case; 12.9mm Kamui Clear Black SS tip; 3.7 oz. 29" shaft; 14.9 oz. 29" butt (18.6 oz. 58" cue), 5/16x18 joint. It is gorgeous, rolls straight, and plays fine. There are a few dings in it (see photos) but otherwise in excellent shape. Just installed the never-shaped Kamui Clear Black Super-Soft 12.9 mm tip.

See discussion about age of the Hueblers especially this one with the words on it of “Cue by Huebler Made in U.S.A.” The only Hueblers older than this era Huebler cues are those with words “Cue by Huebler” and the vertical logo “Huebler”.

I am selling because I would like to buy more cues but first must thin herd. It is a better designed cue than many today. Threading the shaft into the butt is smooth and is nothing like my Player's cue. Its a solid cue from a solid cue maker.

I can take Paypal or probably Venmo.

Photo of the cue rotated to show sides of cue:

Photo of the cue rotated to show sides of cue:

The clear portion of the Kaumi Clear Black cue tip:

 

[JPB2]

Not knocking, but that’s not a sneaky Pete. That’s a merry widow. I recently picked up a huebler sneaky-yours is nicer but not one. that said, glws

 

[Paul_#_]

Not knocking, but that’s not a sneaky Pete. That’s a merry widow.

Very important. Thanks.

For what its worth, I asked Google AI and it said the difference between the two is that the Merry Widow is not a plain cue:

A "Sneaky Pete" billiards cue is designed to look like a basic, unassuming house cue, while a "Merry Widow" cue is a high-end, visually striking cue with intricate design elements, often featuring decorative inlays, making the key difference the aesthetic and intended purpose - a Sneaky Pete is meant to deceive opponents by appearing ordinary, while a Merry Widow is meant to showcase its luxurious appearance.​

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My cue is not "high-end, visually striking cue with intricate design elements" (well, I suppose the plain and shiny wood is visually striking to me and some others). Mine, therefore, can't be a Merry Widow. Is the definition wrong from AI?

 

[xX-Wizard-Xx]

It's not a sneaky pete

 

[Paul_#_]

It's not a sneaky pete

but that’s not a sneaky Pete.

Thanks, very helpful.

I got at least three saying this cue with no decorative elements, no intricate design elements is a Merry Widow. A fellow sold one in 2023.
I changed the description.

Huebler Merry Widow H-Q

Huebler H-Q Pool Cue. Pool Cue appears to be in fairly decent shape with a few blemishes (small nicks and dings). Butt and Shaft exhibit very small taper roll. $OLD. Friends and Family or buyer covers fees.

forums.azbilliards.com

 

[sciarco]

Very nice cue GLWS.

 

[xX-Wizard-Xx]

Thanks, very helpful.

I got at least three saying this cue with no decorative elements, no intricate design elements is a Merry Widow. A fellow sold one in 2023.
I changed the description.

Huebler Merry Widow H-Q

Huebler H-Q Pool Cue. Pool Cue appears to be in fairly decent shape with a few blemishes (small nicks and dings). Butt and Shaft exhibit very small taper roll. $OLD. Friends and Family or buyer covers fees.

forums.azbilliards.com

Sneaky pete cues look like bar cues (one piece cues with points) except are two piece ... You also have the so called fancy sneaky Pete's that look the same but have ring work ect

 

[Benelli]

Technically it's a Plain Jane, merry widow is a Plain Jane but with a wrap

 

[Paul_#_]

I sold it for $180 off of Facebook and it was a local pickup. I figure the sale priced something like $180 pickup, $200 AZBilliards shipped, $240 eBay with all those sales netting me about the same amount. It was also one where I posted on AZBilliards, Facebook, and Craigslist simultaneously. If nothing worked on selling a well-known, good-reputation cue stick, wait or maybe wait and drop price. Still no go? Lower price more or go eBay.