A little help? Joss West

[Rotarded]

I have the opportunity to purchase this Joss West as a player. Pictures are not the best.

Ebony into BEM 4 point
5 veneers (black, purple, black, green, natural)
All original, including wrap



Condition wise:

Obviously a player. A few finish scuffs, no dents/dings. Finish is shiny. I'd say 85%.

Shaft: rolls dead straight. Ivory ferrule. The rings match the butt, but you can feel the dashes in the ring with your finger (cannot on the Butt).

Wrap: Original, but a tad frayed. cleaning and pressing will help, but probably not correct fully.

Butt: Has a roll to it. The center of the wrap comes about a millimeter off of the table surface when rolled.

Assembled the shaft and tip do not leave the table.

Is $650 a no brainer?

 

[cuesblues]

Josswest

Basically it's a no brainer in my opinion
If the roll bothers you, have it repaired, and it would still be a good deal.

I don't see how you could go wrong at that price

 

[dave sutton]

650 is good. A handle can be replaced. Also if there is any belly in the table slate it will show light. If the tip doesnt leave the table its good.

 

[TATE]

Yes, it's a great deal - price should be at least $250 - $350 more. It's an early cue.

Chris

 

[atthecat]

Good deal. Nice find. I love thoses 70's Josswests. Is it 57 inches?

 

[grindz]

Check this thread out

before you buy.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=160590&highlight=josswest

Looks awful similar.

td

 

[atthecat]

Thanks for looking out Grindz. Definitely not the same cue. Lot's of thieves out there in this crappy economy.

 

[Rotarded]

before you buy.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=160590&highlight=josswest

Looks awful similar.

td

Nope, this one is most definately Ebony points with completely different veneers.

I offered him $600, he accepted. I'm going to pick it up in the morning.

Thanks for the input guys!

 

[atthecat]

Great deal! Sent it to Proficient for a refinish. They do amazing work and they're prices are incredible.

 

[Rotarded]

Good deal. Nice find. I love thoses 70's Josswests. Is it 57 inches?

58 inches. Just picked it up from my local billiard shop where it had a little cleanin and lovin. The owner's jaw dropped when I walked in with it. He rated it's condition at 90+%. The wrap cleaned up nicely with just some "character" discoloration. The shaft is glass and the ivory ferrule has very distictive pink/yellowed color and grain to it. The forearm just needed a light wipe/cleaning, and the veneers really pop.

I'll post some better pictures soon.