BALABUSHKA 1 0f 1 CUSTOM
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You're right Kevin. I apologize to the OP at least we bumped her thread right? The irony is that it started with me taking up for the OP and the way her cue was getting ridiculed. My fault for getting sucked into it.
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Hey I sell plenty of stuff here and a bump is a bump you are absolutely right.
Its funny, the sales of copyrighted companies angers us so as consumers. I sell lots of sterling flatware and most of America"s premier sterling flatware makers sold their name and pattern copyrights out to a (American in this case) company that now manufactures a slightly inferior product under the same old company names, and patterns. It does suck a little for the consumer and I guess that's what we are rebelling against with the Balabushka/Adam thing. You've got to figure George's heirs had the right to profit from his name and you have to figure Adam had the right to further glorify George's name by merchandising product under George's brand. On the other hand, the product is vastly inferior (sorry OP) to what George made and would never carry his name were he alive. On a third hand, I don't see the community rising up when someone sells a Mottey (just for example) that is a complete design "tribute" to Balabuska. Anyway, interesting stuff.
Kevin
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I think Kevin was refering to the almost "automatic" disdain for these GB re-issues. Regardless of the the fit, finish, or overall quality. I happen to agree that these get a bad rap from most. Pehaps because of the the 1k+ price tags
I think that is the biggest problem in a nut shell.
You can spend the same money with some of the great cue makers on this forum (and others not on any forums) for a true one-off US made (to your specs) cue- maybe even spend less.
I am sure this cue cost what is being asked for it; you can spend that and more at Joss East but I don't think that is a good idea either (excluding Dan's custom stuff of course).
On the other hand, if this cue PLAYS like no other you have ever weilded for the same price, you would be foolish to pass it up...
I think its more about knowing this cue was built across seas and was not really a "custom". Its still going to shoot like the regular Adam Bushka line or am I wrong? I dont think people are dogging the design and tribute as we all loved the looks of his cues and most of us own cues that look like a Bushka. I'm not afraid to say I own two cues that were inspired by Balabushka.
I think the main thing here is this looks to be a regular Adams Bushka that is being sold at almost 4x the regular price. There is no doubt about the looks of this cue, it looks EXCELLENT IMHO. But to me this seems like a regular Adams Bushka with 2 extra shafts. But it wouldnt be the first time I'm wrong either
Just giving an honest opinion on what an "average" cue person thinks about this.
I think this is the most insulting thread to someone trying to sell a cue.
If you don't think it is worth the asking price just say so with out making fun of this person. I'll bet most of you would not make these comments in person because i would like to think that you would have more class then that.
If you don't think it is worth the asking price just say so with out making fun of this person. I'll bet most of you would not make these comments in person because i would like to think that you would have more class then that.
that's how I got sucked into this whole thing. The offers that were made in jest were totally unnecessary and not very amusing at all. I tried to defend the OP from the beginning when I saw where this thread was going. However, I should not have gotten side ways with lee but his post really got me going. It's like I said previously.. if you're interested fine, if not fine, but dispense with the ridiculous offers. I do apologize for taking the thread off topic but I just didn't like where it was going. (like her paying Lee to "take it off her hands") She seems like a nice lady that's just trying to move a cue.
Good luck. I'm sorry some of us showed our asses in this thread
Good luck. I'm sorry some of us showed our asses in this thread
Purdman
Banned
Adams
I owned two of this series, GB 4 and a GB 6 in 1999. They both played very well and were made well. I played with both of them and sold them over the years. They are still out there. This will make somebody a very nice cue. I like the story and can appriciate the cue for what it is.
JMHO, Don
I owned two of this series, GB 4 and a GB 6 in 1999. They both played very well and were made well. I played with both of them and sold them over the years. They are still out there. This will make somebody a very nice cue. I like the story and can appriciate the cue for what it is.
JMHO, Don
I know that most of you are having a good time and just joking around......
......but please stop.
Its getting rediculous.
......but please stop.
Its getting rediculous.
I like the cue too
A for sale thread should only be responded to if you wish to buy or trade.
George Balabushka couldn't have built this cue for anything. I don't think he ever built a forearm. Think about that. He was more of a pioneer than a master builder truth be known. The cues he completed were beautiful.
This cue should offfend no one. I miss my Balabushka! Many coments are out of line. Apologies are warranted.
Nick
A for sale thread should only be responded to if you wish to buy or trade.
George Balabushka couldn't have built this cue for anything. I don't think he ever built a forearm. Think about that. He was more of a pioneer than a master builder truth be known. The cues he completed were beautiful.
This cue should offfend no one. I miss my Balabushka! Many coments are out of line. Apologies are warranted.
Nick
Rep to a few people in this thread for standing up for basic civility.
FWIW ... I am dinking with the idea of getting a first custom. I spoke with a couple makers at the Dayton show last weekend.
One of them knocked their shop out of the running in this thread by displaying their character.
I wish to thank them for this courtesy.
And, t get back on topic ... I have some interest in this cue but not at anything near that price.
LWW
FWIW ... I am dinking with the idea of getting a first custom. I spoke with a couple makers at the Dayton show last weekend.
One of them knocked their shop out of the running in this thread by displaying their character.
I wish to thank them for this courtesy.
And, t get back on topic ... I have some interest in this cue but not at anything near that price.
LWW
Yea, I was just joking around with my comments....and I am sorry for that...I seem to step in poop from time to time..but sorry for that. And I agree with you LWW, I would be interested in this cue, but for what the OP is asking, no way..
I think the op would get closer to what she is asking on EBay..but thats just my opinion. Anyways...I do wish her good luck in this sale
This is a really nice looking copy. Was it ordered through the Adam Cue Company here in the states, or directly from the manufacturer overseas?
From the Adam Cue Company website:
The Adam Cue Company is the only manufacturer and distributor of the Adam, Balabushka and Helmstetter Cue lines. Please be aware that any Adam, Balabushka and Helmstetter cues not purchased through the Adam Cue Company is not an authentic and licensed product. It is an unauthorized copy of inferior quality and is liable to copyright and trademark infringement which is punishable by federal law.
From the Adam Cue Company website:
The Adam Cue Company is the only manufacturer and distributor of the Adam, Balabushka and Helmstetter Cue lines. Please be aware that any Adam, Balabushka and Helmstetter cues not purchased through the Adam Cue Company is not an authentic and licensed product. It is an unauthorized copy of inferior quality and is liable to copyright and trademark infringement which is punishable by federal law.
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