Best storage for cues - opinions

nme007

nme007

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I have a few nice cues and was looking for inputs on what the best storage for them is. Some are brand new, never used, others are players. I have a stand alone 12x24 dealer case that I have put some in, but most of them are on cue hangars that I built a wall mount for so all of the cues hang side by side together. The problem with the case is that any time I want to pull one out and show or use it, I have to assemble the cue over and over. Is hanging them better because I am not putting them together repeatedly and adding wear on the threads? If a case is the best answer, what is the preferred model? Probably already a link out there for this but lets see what we have. Thanks!
 
Old Golf Bag Storage for Cues - In the Car Trunk

nme007 said:
I have a few nice cues and was looking for inputs on what the best storage for them is. Some are brand new, never used, others are players. I have a stand alone 12x24 dealer case that I have put some in, but most of them are on cue hangars that I built a wall mount for so all of the cues hang side by side together. The problem with the case is that any time I want to pull one out and show or use it, I have to assemble the cue over and over. Is hanging them better because I am not putting them together repeatedly and adding wear on the threads? If a case is the best answer, what is the preferred model? Probably already a link out there for this but lets see what we have. Thanks!
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I store all of my old, rare and antique cues in an old leather golf bag that resides in the trunk of a car that hasn't run for the paste 12 years. The car sits out in the open, here in the Sierra foothills, so it gets exposed to plenty of 100+ days in the summer and some almost freezing nights in the "winter" (I'm originally from Chicago and the locals don't have a clue about real winters).
If I'm particularly worried about a cue, I'll screw it together and lean it against the wall beneath my carport. Then, I rotate it every few months so the shaft will be evenly bent all the way around.
I've been using this method for almost a decade, with no problems. I recently offered a cue for sale. However the buyer, having seen how warped the shaft was (not to mention being covered in a fine patina of dust and black widow cobwebs) declined to even offer a quote, saying that it was just "out of his league." With a comment like that, I know my storage systems for rare and antique cues is a wiener. Good Luck!
 
the chicken said:
I store all of my old, rare and antique cues in an old leather golf bag that resides in the trunk of a car that hasn't run for the paste 12 years. The car sits out in the open, here in the Sierra foothills, so it gets exposed to plenty of 100+ days in the summer and some almost freezing nights in the "winter" (I'm originally from Chicago and the locals don't have a clue about real winters).
If I'm particularly worried about a cue, I'll screw it together and lean it against the wall beneath my carport. Then, I rotate it every few months so the shaft will be evenly bent all the way around.
I've been using this method for almost a decade, with no problems. I recently offered a cue for sale. However the buyer, having seen how warped the shaft was (not to mention being covered in a fine patina of dust and black widow cobwebs) declined to even offer a quote, saying that it was just "out of his league." With a comment like that, I know my storage systems for rare and antique cues is a wiener. Good Luck!
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ahhhhh.... Mr. Wisenheimer!!!!!! :D
 
I'm no expert but I've always heard storing them vertically and controlling the humidity, the temperature, and the light exposure were the only real concerns. I've NEVER heard of anyone being afraid of "wearing out the threads" on the joint. Although you happen to be collecting them, these babies were meant to be used and taken apart and put together every day for years. Taking one out once a month to show off to someone or to enjoy for the day isn't going to abuse the threads.

Some of those Bushka's you see out there were daily players for decades and still bring in tons of money... I've never heard anyone ask about how worn the threads were.
 
This is a great question and I'm hoping to see some good (serious) answers. I think an airtight case-like a Ron Thomas or GTF and others--is the best way to store expensive cues. I know some players who have had their cue for years and it gets screwed and unscrewed everyday--probably a few times and there is no joint damage.

I'd like to see what people with more knowledge than me, think.

Pete
 
I have had many storage cases and the best one I have is my OnQ case from Garth. It is kept in my safe which has a dehumidifier in it.

I have never heard of a threaded joint wearing out unless it was abused.
 
I've been taught, when not in use, leave it upright and against an interior wall that doesn't have the day/night temp changes like outside walls of a home. I think if you toss this question to the cuemaker forum you'll get more define answers.
 
I store mine individually in felt dividers and then inside 2" pvc pipe cut to appropriate length with one end cap glued on and the other end cap just pushed on. The pipe is labeled to designate what cue is inside. I store them laying flat as I was once told by a broker that was the best way. Water, dust, and vermin protection. I, too, would like to hear what others do.
Thanks in advance.
 
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