A visit to Eddie Wheat's shop

rburgoyne said:
I recall seeing images of the sharpie cue and hearing about it, but don't know where the thread is. There is always a chance it was removed. I was actually surprised to find the one I posted a link to still here.
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As I mentioned before I'm glad his last rant was only closed and not removed. Unfortunately, the whole fake rings thread is gone which is too bad - it gives more insight than someone merely having a verbal fisticuffs over the internet. I do have the pictures of both cues saved but I'm still interested in how they ever came into being and what possible explanation there was. What was posted earlier doesn't even begin to explain it.
 
I'm a really good friend of Eddie's. He's help me out alot over the last couple of years. And Ive helped him. I've asked him about the whole ring thing, and to be honest I really don't think his head was on right a few years ago. He had his grandmother living with him and she put him through some stuff you wouldn't believe. He knows how is percieved by the pool world and yet still doesn't care to this day. He stays busy repairing cues and building them as well. As far as I know hasn't had any problems with not getting cues out. I'm actually proud to say that I play with one of his cues and would encourage someone else to do so as well.

Just a friend looking out for friend that's all. Ask yourself if you wouldn't do the same.
 
NolesFan83 said:
I'm actually proud to say that I play with one of his cues and would encourage someone else to do so as well.

Just a friend looking out for friend that's all. Ask yourself if you wouldn't do the same.
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There are quite a few people that have tried to play with one of his cues but Eddie wouldn't let them. They either paid a deposit or paid in full, upfront and have not received their cue.

I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw you suggesting others should also play with a Wheat Cue. LOL, how in the heck are they supposed to get one to play with?? :scratchhead:
 
So I have to ask, is there anyone with a Wheat cue out there that has or can post pictures? I always thought seeing a Wheat cue was as rare as a Big Foot sighting.
 
UrackmIcrackm said:
There are quite a few people that have tried to play with one of his cues but Eddie wouldn't let them. They either paid a deposit or paid in full, upfront and have not received their cue.

I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw you suggesting others should also play with a Wheat Cue. LOL, how in the heck are they supposed to get one to play with?? :scratchhead:
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He is probably playing with somebody's cue that was purchased from Eddie, but was never delivered by Eddie to the rightful owner.

But how can he play with it, when the wingspan and balance was set for somebody else?

Posting about how they great they play without pics, and when people still on AZB are owed products/deposits is just wrong.

Keep your Wheat Bucks, and stop praising somebody who is well known for not delivering.
Let me quote Mark Twain, since he seems to understand the situation:
"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

Sounds like another way to cheat people to me!!!!

JMHO - Michael
 
WOW! I had always read about Eddie's character but had never seen him in action. I even heard about the crazy accusations the guy made but that chit was just down right crazy! I can't imagine anyone would ever stand up for that guy.

Chris

rburgoyne said:
...and for those who want to learn more, or take a walk down memory lane and have a chuckle or two, here is the thread to his final post. Enjoy!

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=99185
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I'm not going to start a war here that I know I'm not going to win. But let me say this again. I am a friend of his, a good one at that. Bad mouth me all you want. The cue I have wasn't made for someone else, it was made for me and me alone. Now I have to admit eddie and his business sense part ways sometime. But I did say he hit a rough spot in his personal life that cause problems on the professional side. His fault and he knows it. I know it. But your talking about stuff that happened two years ago. Let it be. The man can't even defend himself anymore on here. His doing agian yes I know. But man..... I'll say it again, try one of his cues you might actually like it. If you don't feel you have a need or want to do so then keep it to yourself. That's all I ask.

I have no problems with anyone and nor do I want to. Just can't stand the sight of people talkin crap about someone who can't defend themselves
 
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NolesFan83 said:
I'm not going to start a war here that I know I'm not going to win. But let me say this again. I am a friend of his, a good one at that. Bad mouth me all you want. The cue I have wasn't made for someone else, it was made for me and me alone. Now I have to admit eddie and his business sense part ways sometime. But I did say he hit a rough spot in his personal life that cause problems on the professional side. His fault and he knows it. I know it. But your talking about stuff that happened two years ago. Let it be. The man can't even defend himself anymore on here. His doing agian yes I know. But man..... I'll say it again, try one of his cues you might actually like it. If you don't feel you have a need or want to do so then keep it to yourself. That's all I ask.

I have no problems with anyone and nor do I want to. Just can't stand the sight of people talkin crap about someone who can't defend themselves
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If he wasn't banned he still couldn't defend his actions unless he coped to temporary insanity.

Until he makes those he screwed whole he'll remain a pithy, irrelevant no count.
 
Eddie Wheat

NolesFan83 said:
I'm not going to start a war here that I know I'm not going to win. But let me say this again. I am a friend of his, a good one at that. Bad mouth me all you want. The cue I have wasn't made for someone else, it was made for me and me alone. Now I have to admit eddie and his business sense part ways sometime. But I did say he hit a rough spot in his personal life that cause problems on the professional side. His fault and he knows it. I know it. But your talking about stuff that happened two years ago. Let it be. The man can't even defend himself anymore on here. His doing agian yes I know. But man..... I'll say it again, try one of his cues you might actually like it. If you don't feel you have a need or want to do so then keep it to yourself. That's all I ask.

I have no problems with anyone and nor do I want to. Just can't stand the sight of people talkin crap about someone who can't defend themselves
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That's great that you are a friend sticking up for Eddie Wheat, and nobody is going to war with you.
The problem is there are some good people on this forum that have been waiting for their cues or refunds for a long time.
In addition I think his attitude toward the situation is condescending and childish.
There must be 2-Eddie Wheats out there because the one i've seen on video, and read over at the other place is a lunatic.

The best thing you could do for him as a friend would be to help him figure out a way to get my friend George / Magix his cue.
Now that we're all friends helping friends, thanks for stepping up.
 
NolesFan83 said:
His fault and he knows it. I know it. But your talking about stuff that happened two years ago. Let it be. The man can't even defend himself anymore on here. His doing agian yes I know. But man..... I'll say it again, try one of his cues you might actually like it. If you don't feel you have a need or want to do so then keep it to yourself. That's all I ask.
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You're correct, some of things being discussed here are two years old. Do you think there is a statute of limitations on taking someones money & not delivering the goods? There are people that paid Eddie two years ago that still haven't received a cue or a refund. Are you telling them to "let it be" since its been two years?

Just like you, "I'll say it again", how do propose people play with one of his cues when no one (outside of yourself) can get one?? I saw a thread somewhere else that has a guy all but begging to get a cue from Eddie so that he can give it an honest review and Eddie is ignoring him. From what I was able to gather, someone paid Eddie $400 two years ago and he still doesn't have a cue. He has allowed someone else to take his spot in line (I assume that someone else paid him his $400) and the guy is wanting to talk to Eddie about building a cue and Eddie is ignoring him. This is on another forum where Eddie posts and can defend himself and he can't truly defend himself because he has no defense. :rolleyes:
 
hmmm

Am I the only one that suspects Eddie Wheat is back???? "He can't defend himself", from what Eddie states he doesn't care what people think about him, so why would he care about defending himself??
 
NolesFan83 said:
I'll say it again, try one of his cues you might actually like it.
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HOW?????

When YOU can answer that one, then somebody might listen.

I just hate people backing thieves, and promoting their wares, so that newbies can be conned.

Until then, the COMMUNITY of AZB has the right, HELL THE DUTY, to its MEMBERS (NEW & OLD) to protect them from being swindled into a purchase that cannot be completed.

I am soooooo sorry that Eddie can't defend himself, but he wouldn't have that problem if he DELIVERED what was promised to the people that paid him. EVEN IF IT WAS 2 LONG YEARS AGO!!!

If you are such a good friend, spend less time defending his actions(making Excuses) here on AZB, and push him to finish the commitments that he made to people over 2 years ago. That is what a FRIEND of Eddie can do.

STEP UP or SHUTUP!!!

JMHO - Michael
 
Quesports said:
Am I the only one that suspects Eddie Wheat is back?
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Actually it's no stretch of the imagination that he is. I think he may have even posted in this thread. But don't tell anyone because if he identifies himself, we know he will get banned again.

On an interesting note I see that my question can't be answered (how does a cue-maker end up drawing rings with a marker instead of asking for help?) and my suspect for Eddie's return doesn't want to discuss it. So before this turns into an all out war of a thread I might be inclined to back away from it.

I do feel badly for anyone who gave Eddie money and I sincerely hope there is a list somewhere in his office of people who he owes cues to.

Since you read this forum here's some free advice:

Finish the cues people paid for. But, give them more than they asked for and do not tell them. Don't boast about it on a forum. If they wanted something simple, don't give them 6 point, inlaid, wrap-covered works of art, but make sure there are quiet touches - small rings near the butt cap, simply inlays in the handle, and most of all, make sure it's not a 60" cue unless they wanted that.

If money is an issue, keep repairing cues on the side until you have enough to finish the projects. Most of the price is the time involved so now you're working for free since these people paid a long time ago.

If you finish the work, don't mention it anywhere, your reputation will recover. It will take time, but it will. Let people mention your work without being coerced into it. Don't write a review for them. Make the customer so dang proud they want to tell people. The minute you brag about yourself people stop listening.

And last: seriously, turn off the computer. Unless you're asking for another cuemakers help with something you don't know how to do, stay off the forums. I'm not insulting you, but really, you need to spend the time making these cues.
 
Quesports said:
Am I the only one that suspects Eddie Wheat is back???? "He can't defend himself", from what Eddie states he doesn't care what people think about him, so why would he care about defending himself??
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You're not the only one. As soon as he said that he plays with a Wheat Cue, it really made me think twice, especially since his signature says his playing cue is one that he made. Hmmm

The only thing that tells me that I might be wrong is he spells too good and doesn't type incoherently. Then again, he's good at ignoring what has been said and repeating what he already said. Tough call, I'm still on the fence with this one.

GoTulane said:
HOW?????

When YOU can answer that one, then somebody might listen.

I just hate people backing thieves, and promoting their wares, so that newbies can be conned.

Until then, the COMMUNITY of AZB has the right, HELL THE DUTY, to its MEMBERS (NEW & OLD) to protect them from being swindled into a purchase that cannot be completed.

I am soooooo sorry that Eddie can't defend himself, but he wouldn't have that problem if he DELIVERED what was promised to the people that paid him. EVEN IF IT WAS 2 LONG YEARS AGO!!!

If you are such a good friend, spend less time defending his actions(making Excuses) here on AZB, and push him to finish the commitments that he made to people over 2 years ago. That is what a FRIEND of Eddie can do.

STEP UP or SHUTUP!!!

JMHO - Michael
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Agreed. Well said, sir.
 
Ghosst said:
Actually it's no stretch of the imagination that he is. I think he may have even posted in this thread. But don't tell anyone because if he identifies himself, we know he will get banned again.

On an interesting note I see that my question can't be answered (how does a cue-maker end up drawing rings with a marker instead of asking for help?) and my suspect for Eddie's return doesn't want to discuss it. So before this turns into an all out war of a thread I might be inclined to back away from it.

I do feel badly for anyone who gave Eddie money and I sincerely hope there is a list somewhere in his office of people who he owes cues to.

Since you read this forum here's some free advice:

Finish the cues people paid for. But, give them more than they asked for and do not tell them. Don't boast about it on a forum. If they wanted something simple, don't give them 6 point, inlaid, wrap-covered works of art, but make sure there are quiet touches - small rings near the butt cap, simply inlays in the handle, and most of all, make sure it's not a 60" cue unless they wanted that.

If money is an issue, keep repairing cues on the side until you have enough to finish the projects. Most of the price is the time involved so now you're working for free since these people paid a long time ago.

If you finish the work, don't mention it anywhere, your reputation will recover. It will take time, but it will. Let people mention your work without being coerced into it. Don't write a review for them. Make the customer so dang proud they want to tell people. The minute you brag about yourself people stop listening.

And last: seriously, turn off the computer. Unless you're asking for another cuemakers help with something you don't know how to do, stay off the forums. I'm not insulting you, but really, you need to spend the time making these cues.
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Since you are so interested in Eddie Wheat... Why don't you give him your advice directly?... His email is: cuesmith1@yahoo.com and his phone # is: 321-548-9428
 
NolesFan83 said:
I'm a really good friend of Eddie's. He's help me out alot over the last couple of years. And Ive helped him. I've asked him about the whole ring thing, and to be honest I really don't think his head was on right a few years ago. He had his grandmother living with him and she put him through some stuff you wouldn't believe. He knows how is percieved by the pool world and yet still doesn't care to this day. He stays busy repairing cues and building them as well. As far as I know hasn't had any problems with not getting cues out. I'm actually proud to say that I play with one of his cues and would encourage someone else to do so as well.

Just a friend looking out for friend that's all. Ask yourself if you wouldn't do the same.
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You should think about choosing better friends. ;)
 
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