Will Adcock is from Evansville. He used to hang here but haven't seen him in some time.
I had a couple of his cues and for that price, is worth the money. They play nice and you would consider them to be more of a custom.
Most Pawn shops have glass display cases. Hopefully you can find one that will fit the cue to roll it on. I would see if you can return it. Just tell the guy that you paid for a pool cue, not a pretzel.
Or if they have the Adcock cue, ask for a straight up trade in. I would offer the guy $100 for the Adcock and see what he says. Then maybe $120 and if it rolls ok, you will have a nicer player than the Viking.