I am trying to find the best way to get an official appraisal for insurance purposes for a 30 year old Tim Scruggs cue. Please see attached. The cue has a Micarta joint which I understand is less desirable but more rare. I could be wrong about that. It is drastically under insured today. Any help here would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Appraisal Needed for Tim Scruggs Cue
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You need to obtain a written appraisal from someone recognized as an expert in cue values
otherwise insurance and IRS could question the value assigned by unaccredited sources.
People like Bill Grassley at Cornerstone Cues or Mark K. at Classic Cues or Joe V.B., and
Martin Bick at Superior Cues are experts. There are some Azers offering escrow services
that involve cue authentication for the buyer so those folks should have some status as well
Remember this........"Someone else's opinion is only worth as much as you paid to obtain it." Ergo,
free advice would be worth exactly how much? And when that opinion could be subjectively flawed,
unreliable or otherwise inaccurate, is it worth less, especially when you got it for free?
Written appraisals require paying a fee, or else you'll need the bill of sale when you bought the cue.
The value is then predicated upon the market, which is fickle, and that's why experts are required.
otherwise insurance and IRS could question the value assigned by unaccredited sources.
People like Bill Grassley at Cornerstone Cues or Mark K. at Classic Cues or Joe V.B., and
Martin Bick at Superior Cues are experts. There are some Azers offering escrow services
that involve cue authentication for the buyer so those folks should have some status as well
Remember this........"Someone else's opinion is only worth as much as you paid to obtain it." Ergo,
free advice would be worth exactly how much? And when that opinion could be subjectively flawed,
unreliable or otherwise inaccurate, is it worth less, especially when you got it for free?
Written appraisals require paying a fee, or else you'll need the bill of sale when you bought the cue.
The value is then predicated upon the market, which is fickle, and that's why experts are required.
very nice TS cue with bridged veneers and ivory dots and diamonds inlays - great point veneer colors - I would want it insured for $3500 or thereabouts.
unlikely to be able to replace that model, may be a one off custom order.
Actual market value $2150 - $2350
all imo
best,
brian kc
unlikely to be able to replace that model, may be a one off custom order.
Actual market value $2150 - $2350
all imo
best,
brian kc
That's a really beautiful example of a nicely decked out early 80's Tim Scruggs cue with bridged points. I'd bet Bob Frey worked on that cue. Notice the joint deco rings are essentially Joss East rings (Tim had worked there). It looks like the cue only has one shaft. I like the design with the veneered windows.