billiards_watch
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2025 Southwest Cues
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I’ve said this before I’m not good at waiting 3 days when buying from amazon I couldn’t imagine waiting 19 years when there are plenty of them available on the secondary market but if you love southwest whats it hurt. They don’t ask for any money down so get your name on the list 
1pocketguru
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It's a common trap to argue about definitions of words.
I felt this way about it once too. Then I realized I was viewing it with a narrow perspective. (Not wrong perspective, just not all inclusive).
Words are not prescriptive but have "usages". Basically all words are "made up" and usage can change over time and with varying instance.
"Custom" has been used in cuemakering for decades to describe many possibilities.
'Custom" means different things to different makers.
1. Custom= A unique order (bespoke) made to specifications. (Example : ebony with blue veneers and 20 oz and 59" length.)
2. Custom = Not a cue design that is produced in serial. Each cue is made one by one. Simply not "mass produced".
3. Custom = a cue or set of cues that are made in commemoration or limited.
4. Add your own definition here =
Congratulations on these two beauties! But when I keep hearing the term “typical Southwest roll”, I know this isn’t a cue I’d wait so many years for.
I dont think you could keep the doors open at 25 per year
Zerksies
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At roughly $5k on average i have seen these selling for $125k is jack
billiards_watch
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You don't. You put your name down and forget about it and buy cues just as you would normally.
I put my name down through email to Laurie when I was in college and totally forgot about it till this thread. Sadly, I can't find that email or forgot which one I used. I may have missed the call. That was 23 years ago. LOL
I had foresight then and thought by the time I get the call I would be able to afford it but I've moved on.
i have been waiting 15 years so i hope i can live long enough for my number to come up
they make close to 500 cues a year according to the number on my pinThey are making more than 25/year now.
I’ve been over to visit Laurie a few times in the last couple months. SW is back in action! Ofc they will never print cues like McD or the like, but they are making more than 25 for sure. I’ve been going there since 87 and kinda have a feel for things. I can’t say anything else. Other than SW and Co are back! And it’s going well.
Best
Fatboy
billiards_watch
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I don't think so because that is a lot of cues.
That would average 10 cues per week. That seems doable with a crew.
I think one of my numbers is 301.
Relax
billiards_watch
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I like cues and there is no doubt in my mind they are good cues. Yea the wait sucks but it is what it is.
Many will buy it if they called.
Many will buy it if they called.
I giggle at this thread.....but maybe I can share a bit more information for those who are not familiar with Southwest.
Once Laurie gets ahold of you and telling you your number is up, then she gives price sheet, wood, and veneer options for your cue. After you give Laurie your choices and 1/2 of the purchase price they start on your cue. Delivery from this point is supposed to be 12-18 after. What everyone told me it would be 18 months, not 12 months. It was 18 months.
Mine came and it wasnt exactly what I ordered. Laurie appoligized and offered to correct the error but said it take months to repair. After talking to a couple friends for advice, I decided to just keep it as delivered.
Ken
Once Laurie gets ahold of you and telling you your number is up, then she gives price sheet, wood, and veneer options for your cue. After you give Laurie your choices and 1/2 of the purchase price they start on your cue. Delivery from this point is supposed to be 12-18 after. What everyone told me it would be 18 months, not 12 months. It was 18 months.
Mine came and it wasnt exactly what I ordered. Laurie appoligized and offered to correct the error but said it take months to repair. After talking to a couple friends for advice, I decided to just keep it as delivered.
Ken
