Brunswick Hoppe question

[sliprock]

Not sure if this is the best forum to ask this question but here goes...

I was contacted about restoring 2 Hoppe Brunswicks 2 piece cues. Before I take on the work, I want to make sure that I'm not killing the value of the cues. My question is, What's the going rate for a decent Hoppe vs what the cues value might be after a restore? Thanks for any info you might have.

 

[pawnmon]

Hoppe value

There are some Hoppe cues that I wouldn't fool with, like an all original ebony model in 95% condition with the original shipping tube and sales reciept. But the more common Hoppes in average condition go for around $300.00 to $500.00. I have seen many that have been very nicely redone and customized by a variety of cue makers (like Jacoby, Scruggs, Corsair, Schick, and others). These tend to be offered for sale in the $1,200.00 to $2,500.00 range. So I think doing that would only increase the value of a common Hoppe. I'd go fo it.

Pawnmon

 

[~jj~]

if you can post pics if the cues, there are some Hoppe experts that could definitely speak up and offer some advice.

From what I have gathered, some of the rarer cues in better shape are worth more as collectors and others are worth more as conversions.

A restoration, from what I have gathered, does not increase the value of the cue as most collectors are after these in original condition.

But the value of the conversion does generally reflect the quality of the conversion and can increase the value of the cue depending on the quality (and cost) of the conversion.

Hope this helps....oh yeah! pics please.

 

[Mr Hoppe]

If we're speaking about the two piece Hoppe Professional cues, then if they have an ivory Hoppe ring in the butt you may want to limit what you do to it. In general, you don't need to worry much about the ones without the Hoppe ring. Post pics of the forearm sig and butt label for a more difinative answer.

If you're going to work them over, leave the forearm signature if possible, leave the butt label if it's in good condition. Otherwise, see Ken Hash for a nice new repro label when you're done.

Mr H

 

[sliprock]

If we're speaking about the two piece Hoppe Professional cues, then if they have an ivory Hoppe ring in the butt you may want to limit what you do to it. In general, you don't need to worry much about the ones without the Hoppe ring. Post pics of the forearm sig and butt label for a more difinative answer.

If you're going to work them over, leave the forearm signature if possible, leave the butt label if it's in good condition. Otherwise, see Ken Hash for a nice new repro label when you're done.

Mr H

Thanks much for the info. I haven't seen the cues yet, so I'm not sure what to expect. If the guy decides to do the work, I'll post some pics. Thanks again.