Can someone helps with a value of this old Meucci?!

[ivicafranic]

As the titles says...would like to find out the value of this old Meucci cue. I know these are pretty rare. Also, what are your thoughts about sending it for refinishing.
The cue is straight together and apart.
Thanks!

 

[Cornerman]

At first I thought it was the Indian, but I now I’m convinced it’s the Arrow.


Freddie <~~~ just saying

 

[garczar]

WOW. Seen a LOT of Meucci's but never this one. If no one here has a clue contact Budget Billiards. Cool cue.

 

[garczar]

WOW. Seen a LOT of Meucci's but never this one. If no one here has a clue contact Budget Billiards. Cool cue.

It's a 88-5B: http://www.budgetcues.com/archive/meucci-88-series.htm

 

[Knels]

Why are these things so cool? They're not but they are, know what I mean?

 

[Chopdoc]

Why are these things so cool? They're not but they are, know what I mean?

Yup. I get that.

I really can't speak with any authority on the value but there are those that are crazy for such cues which does tend to keep the values strong.

 

[hang-the-9]

One thing that Meucci does well (for the most part) is design. That is a great looking cue. If I was a collector, I'd want this one.

 

[mikemosconi]

If this cue is reasonably sound and straight, with a decent original shaft, and you want to sell it, I would not refinish, as this is much more of a collector's cue now for a Meucci enthusiast, then a players cue; and many would want it not refinished as collectors. Limited market, given reasonable condition and an original shaft, I would estimate someone looking to acquire this cue as a collector, or perhaps a native American player, would be in the $300 to $500 range.

 

[Denis The Kid]

Beautiful cue, it was also made with ebony instead of the maple. refinished on ebay this cue will sell for 1200 - 1500 easy.

 

[Denis The Kid]

as is on ebay 800 - 1000

 

[PhilosopherKing]

as is on ebay 800 - 1000

I think this is a realistic estimate, but I don't agree that a refinish will add much, if any, value on ebay.

 

[Pushout]

Beautiful cue, it was also made with ebony instead of the maple. refinished on ebay this cue will sell for 1200 - 1500 easy.

THAT'S why it looked familiar! I remember seeing the ebony one now, never saw the one posted here.

 

[Denis The Kid]

it is called the Tomahawk the ebony version has white wrap that is finished of course.

 

[jay helfert]

If this cue is reasonably sound and straight, with a decent original shaft, and you want to sell it, I would not refinish, as this is much more of a collector's cue now for a Meucci enthusiast, then a players cue; and many would want it not refinished as collectors. Limited market, given reasonable condition and an original shaft, I would estimate someone looking to acquire this cue as a collector, or perhaps a native American player, would be in the $300 to $500 range.

I think this valuation is more accurate.

 

[garczar]

I think this valuation is more accurate.

Yep. Those 1200-1500 estimates are waaaaaaay too high.

 

[Denis The Kid]

If Ivan would like to sell this cue for 500, I will take it. Thanks