1st edition predator 2K5 price???

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jcrawford

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FS (1st edition predator 2K5) 500 shipped

Now for sale!!! looking for 500 shipped..... please see pics further down.I recently purchased a complete set-up from a local guy and recieved a predator 2K5 in the purchase. I know these retailed for 925 according to predator. The cue is in very good shape with two or three minor finish dings in the but. I am unsure of the weight exactly. It has a leather wrap also. I am just wondering what is a good asking price for the cue. It comes with one shaft. Photo from predator.

Thanks
Jacob

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production cues generally sell about 20% less than msrp, putting it at $740 new. you stated it has a leather wrap that is about a $100-$150 add on take the middle for $125 putting it $865 new. considering its used and you stated it has some dings in the finish, knock off about $100-$150 for depresiation. So all in all i'd say $700 ish would be a fair asking price. thats of coarse assuming the dings are minor and it rolls strait and is in otherwise good condition.
 
I agree with you. Do you think that this cue is retired increases it's value? I have seen other retired predators with price's over 1K. Don't know if any have sold though. Yes the cue is straight and the dings are minor. I am just asking as I am bringing it to the pool hall today for a prospective buyer, yet don't want to completely give it away.

Thanks
Jacob
 
I have bought and sold a lot of these old Predator cues over the years. I really like them and love the way they play. I like the classic styles of the earlier series. Honestly, it is very difficult to get more than $500-600 for one, though. They are "worth" whatever someone will pay for them, however.
Joe
 
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i agree with Bama, I've seen three of these same cues sale for $450-$500. 1 personally for $450, 1 on ebay $450 and then another on ebay for $500
 
jcrawford said:
Thanks,

I was thinking around 500, so at least I know I am not out of line on my price.
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I think that is a very fair price for a real nice cue.

Joe
 
Just so you know the fact that it is a "first edition" does increase desireablity and bumps the price up about another $100 over what a standard 2k goes for.
 
Okay, just checked the blue book -

original list price (2000) was $925 for standard 2k5

cond 98% - $800
90%- $675
70%- $500

Sounds like if you start with 70% cond at $500 add $100 for being a first edition and maybe add just a bit for a leather wrap. I know a leather wrap would be worth a bit more to me as a buyer. I would say asround $650 or best offer would put you pretty close.

Then it depends on how badly you want to sell it verses how bad sombody wants to buy it. If you want to move it fast, you could sell it for $450- 500. If you want to wait for a person who really wants that cue you might get $650 plus, though it seems umlikely to get that much right now. Unfortunetly, predator cues are very common and cues with predator shafts are even more so.

If you brought this cue into my poolroom, I would probably offer $350-400 for it, just cause I see cues come around all the time, and don't usually bite unless it is a good deal, and I don't really need more cues, but will get them if the price is right. I just got a new BK2 for $150, couldn't pass that one up. I know if I change my mind, I can always get my money back out of it.

Sombody who really likes your cue and maybe has wanted a predator for a while will pay more.

Good luck with your sale, that is a nice looking cue!
 
Here are the photo's of the cue. If I don't get rid of it tonight then I will post it here. Any takers just in case?

Overall
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forearm
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butt
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two small nicks at top of butt at the rings
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one nick just below center
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