I wasn't pointing fingers at anyone, but I am going to respond as it appears (based upon your caluculations) you are referring to me.
Good luck to you in this raffle. Just as you can voice your opinion, I can voice mine as well in the fact that this cue is overpriced and the seller is using a bandwagon methodology to make a few extra bucks. Sure - this is a desireable cue, but there is another SW that is going for $2650 with LOA. Do you mean this cue is worth $500 more because of an ebony forearm?
I do agree that they will appreciate in time, but I just looked at the list of people involved in this raffle and it's not chocked full of the names that you make out to be "full of knowledgeable people". It's full of people willing to toss up $75 in hopes to get a $2500 cues. That's it.
-Ross
ps. There was no "classless attack" after the fact. It's quite evident you didn't read the chain of events.