wow. I just found and read this thread for the first time.
This guy is just trying to sell a cue. There are many ways that this can be accomplished without all this hoopla.
I live 15 minutes from where this guy lives. If there are any serious buyers in the group, I offer my time to go meet this guy and check out the cue for the buyer. I can even help with the transaction if needed.
FYI to all that have been looking at this posting, and are wondering the model number - This is a Ginacue 18A & at $2575 it's a steal. I also live not very far from this seller, but am having a Ginacue made already.