Wow, I just finished the first page...and i've been bored all week and wondered how the arguing in the cue equipment section stopped so abruptly! I see it's moved over to the questions section!
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Cost of a shaft
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Wow I cant believe this guy doesnt even know who eric is, and hes trying to call him out. I believe erics shafts are priced well compared to many other makers at 200. It is simple supply and demand in my opinion. Eric could sell them for a little more and they would still sell, so I would have to say based on rules of supply and demand they are a little underpriced.
How did this end up in the FS section?
Okay, so how much for a toothpick? 
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Eric:
Well said. Your cues are extremely well built and, more importantly, play with the best of them. I can't wait until you deliver my dream cue. See you in 3 weeks. Best regards.
Not only that but that ring issue is NOT from turning off center. That's an indicator issue. I guess when your putting finish on an 88 Hyundai excel you don't have to indicate it.
BTW Verl Horn was an autobody (expert) and his cue finish wasn't all that great.
JV
Just like every other cuemaker mentioned, I'm sure Mr Barioni doesn't know who these guys are either.
Well I can't wait for Barioni Bucks... :smile:
Maybe he'll put guns in with pictures of his cues to show how badda$$ he is.
JV
I personally feel that around $150-200 is the high end I'd not mind paying for a shaft.. I too, don't feel that it's good business to offer 3 grades of shafts.. If I were a cuemaker, I'd not put crap out there with my name on it, only offering a shaft that I'd be proud to put my name on.
As a matter of fact, I just had a shaft made from a very good cuemaker, with my custom ringwork for $140.. I probably got a break because he also made the cue for me that the shaft is made for.. To me, anything over $200 is absurd, and I most likely would not pay unless it was "magic"
Great thread by the way.. The other thread with the guy offering 3 different grades at $100, $200 & $300 is bad business IMHO..
As a matter of fact, I just had a shaft made from a very good cuemaker, with my custom ringwork for $140.. I probably got a break because he also made the cue for me that the shaft is made for.. To me, anything over $200 is absurd, and I most likely would not pay unless it was "magic"
Great thread by the way.. The other thread with the guy offering 3 different grades at $100, $200 & $300 is bad business IMHO..
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This thread has nothing for sale, trade, or wanted. So exactly why did it get moved from the cuemaker discussion forum? It is exactly a discussion among cuemakers & not intended in any way to advertise anything for sale. Petty unjust censorship says it all.
GoTulane
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hmmmmm...
I believe it was moved to add more excitement to an otherwise dull Wanted/For Sale section.
And hey, it might have gotten a few people to realize that they need to buy a shaft or two. It has certainly got me thinking!
Next time, please don't sugar coat it
Michael
I believe it was moved to add more excitement to an otherwise dull Wanted/For Sale section.
And hey, it might have gotten a few people to realize that they need to buy a shaft or two. It has certainly got me thinking!
Next time, please don't sugar coat it
Michael
Tascarella Custom Cues Shaft Pricing
Pete charges $225 for a shaft with a phenolic ferrule and $300 for a shaft with an Ivory ferrule.
I am sure they are worth every penny or more.
I have read about them.
I would like to be one of the judges/testers in one of the future Cue Build-offs or whatever they may be called. How can I get involved?
Pete charges $225 for a shaft with a phenolic ferrule and $300 for a shaft with an Ivory ferrule.
I am sure they are worth every penny or more.
I have read about them.
I would like to be one of the judges/testers in one of the future Cue Build-offs or whatever they may be called. How can I get involved?
I would like to be one of the judges/testers in one of the future Cue Build-offs or whatever they may be called. How can I get involved?[/QUOTE]
A shaft-off? LOL.
A shaft-off? LOL.
$300 is not out of line for a highly demanded builder equipped with ivory ferrule.
Not sure about any more build-offs. All it takes is for somebody to make it happen. Would probably be easier to do and bigger now that everybody has seen that it can be done.
Eric, your work speaks for itself. How much do you charge for a shaft with a black collar and silver ring?, its a 5/16-18 piloted. Do you need the cue or just measurements? Thanks. :smile:
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With some of the things pointed out, this is exactly why I have not had a shaft made that I need for my old Schon. Simply put, I am not sure who to go with and why. I am less worried about price and more worried about workmanship. If I had to pay the extra 50 to get a good quality piece I would. Most of the higher end makers can (and will) charge for the simple fact that they can. If I do not call them to make a shaft, someone else will (simple supply and demand).
Why not buy a shaft from Shone?
Or do you think you can get higher quality for less money elsewhere.
What specifics does your new shaft need to be considered high quality?
After seeing what some sellers will send as A++ shaft wood ... I am confused.
Willee, I am not a big fan of the shafts that Schon sells now. Yes, I think I can get a better quality piece at either the same or less elsewhere.
To me, high quality means attention to detail. Fit, finish, quality of materials, etc.