Thanks Mike. I appreciate the info.
P.S. Do you know if he used genuine Ivory in his cues. If he does, the 4 point forearm is all ivory in the cue I have. I'd like to know as much as I can find out, because I'd like to sell the cue.
Thanks
Everything you have seen here is pretty accurate and common for these cues.
One person commented that some locals considered them "investment" cues. This is also common. This fact has supported their value and they currently generally sell for more than they cost new. They basically created their own market.
No, they are no longer made.
Yes, many had ivory. As you read it is often thin. More than that it was often "green" meaning nor properly aged (fresh). Which meant it was thin and unstable and easily cracked.
If you are curious about the value that's a different matter. It's not the ivory that gives these any value IMHO. They have their own weird market. I think it's hard to get past around $275 for one, but they easily pull over $200. This is assuming one shaft and good condition. Even really fancy ones with lots of ivory don't pull more money, there is a ceiling to their value that seems to be dictated by the nature of the buyers. They don't attract serious cue buyers. I would say that this is more like the top end for bottom dwelling "cue collectors" hence they peter out around $275. Guys with more to spend that know more are looking at other cues.
The three most recent Audrick sales on Ebay were for $228, $255, and $255 (plus shipping on all three adds about $15). Interestingly those cues probably sold for $125 to $150 new.
The cues are also an odd size, typically 59 inches, with an odd joint diameter and an odd 5/16x18 pin that makes it difficult to use other 18 pin shafts. They did offer other pins though.
You won't get a fortune for one, but generally the prices have gone up in the 75% range compared to when they were bought new.
If he does, the 4 point forearm is all ivory in the cue I have.
Honestly, it does not mean that.
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