Cue/butt damage thoughts

[sam74]

 

[maha]

looks like a cheap house cue that someone epoxied a piece on the end to make it longer.

but in reality, it probably since the lines line up is someone cut it and maybe drilled into it for some reason. like to make the butt end lighter weight but couldn't thru the end as then the bumper wouldn't have a place to screw into.

tomato stake or if it hits good then sand off the epoxy and play with it.

 

[JasonATX]

looks like a cheap house cue that someone epoxied a piece on the end to make it longer.

but in reality, it probably since the lines line up is someone cut it and maybe drilled into it for some reason. like to make the butt end lighter weight but couldn't thru the end as then the bumper wouldn't have a place to screw into.

tomato stake or if it hits good then sand off the epoxy and play with it.

The grain looks like it matches, so it might just be a clear coat problem. @sam74 can you give us more details?

 

[sam74]

It might have been a house cue at one point but is being advertised as a Frey sneaky

 

[maha]

why would anyone even think of buying it. other than 20 bucks for a bar cue.

 

[JasonATX]

It might have been a house cue at one point but is being advertised as a Frey sneaky

A Frey would generally have the "F" logo on it somewhere. You can see more detail here in the video: https://www.crossroadcues.com/product/bob-frey-true-sneaky-pete/

 

[sam74]

Yeah there is pics of that also, but the concern was that damage

 

[sam74]

And it's a little heavy for me but I agree thats hard to buy without seeing or hitting in person other than a extremely low bid

 

[JasonATX]

And it's a little heavy for me but I agree thats hard to buy without seeing or hitting in person other than a extremely low bid

Can't really tell from your one picture, but it seems like something that a refinish from Proficient would fix right up.

 

[sam74]

That damage does make it even more sneaky though. It's on ebay.

 

[Chopdoc]

It's just finish damage.

Maybe from a cheap case, hard to say.

 

[Chopdoc]

 

[sam74]

$600 minimum bid or buy now for $840, yikes

 

[Bob Jewett]

It kind of looks like there was a thin ring/ferrule that is now gone.

The seller shows the problem but does not comment on it.

 

[GoldCrown]

It might have been a house cue at one point but is being advertised as a Frey sneaky

Looks like the seller is Sneaky.

 

[Chopdoc]

It kind of looks like there was a thin ring/ferrule that is now gone.

The seller shows the problem but does not comment on it.

It looks like that in the first photo.

My guess is it was in a case with tight tubes and the tube liner adhesive reacted with the finish. I've seen it happen just like this.

The seller posted very detailed photos, but as you point out does not comment.

In any case their price is too strong.

The value of such wood cues is slipping, meaning "players". I think it's due to the popularity of CF.

 

[KINGSCOURT905]

that Frey looks nice but that butt damage would put me off at $840 too lol, especially with the seller not saying anything about it and you not getting to hit it first. if it is already a little heavy for you do you think you would still want it if the price came down a lot

 

[Chopdoc]

why would anyone even think of buying it. other than 20 bucks for a bar cue.

If you have a Frey cue with a damaged finish for $20 I will buy it, and I will give you $50.

 

[sam74]

I messaged the guy and and he said he thought it was the clear coming off from sitting in a case. Maybe he saw that post above? Says it doesn't look as bad as the pics and the "wood looks fine".