Cue Value - Unchalked vs. Test Hit?

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Poolfiend

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I just received a custom cue in the $1,500 range. I am planning on selling it, but would love to hit a few balls with it first.

My question is: If you were buying a new custom cue, would it be more valuable to you if both shafts were unchalked? If one shaft was unchalked and the other shaft was just chalked for a few test hits would that lessen the value?

All opinions appreciated. Thanks.
 
I really don't think it makes much diff IMO........
It's very easy to make a chalked cue looked unchalked if the cue has only a couple racks under it and was treated like it should be.
 
BarenbruggeCues said:
I really don't think it makes much diff IMO........
It's very easy to make a chalked cue looked unchalked if the cue has only a couple racks under it and was treated like it should be.
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agrees. it a game of words. i personally hit with every cue i make. so you will never have a unchalked unhit cue with my name on it
 
Thanks guys, that's good to know. Looks like I'll be hitting some balls with my new cue tonight. I am also a little scared that I will love it so much I will be unable to part with it. Maybe that won't be such a bad thing. There is no way I would get rid of it if my wife wasn't on my ass about my large purchases lately, but that's another story.
 
not saying it will not play ok but it will almost deff have that new cue feel. IMO you have to hit alot of different shots over a period of time to know truely how good a cue plays. like 2 weeks. if your plan is to sell it dont bother. youre just gonna play timid and be scared to ding up the cue anyway. what i do is put a few balls just shy od straight in and shoot a punch shot or a force shot. tip below center. youll know if its solid then
 
There is no way I would get rid of it if my wife wasn't on my ass about my large purchases lately, but that's another story.
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The other option of course is to get rid of your wife. :) Now ... has she been chalked yet?

I'm sorry .. I couldn't resist. :speechless:
 
3andstop said:
The other option of course is to get rid of your wife. :) Now ... has she been chalked yet?

I'm sorry .. I couldn't resist. :speechless:
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LOL - not a bad idea, jk. Chalked? Well, hmmm. I'm just gonna let that one go . . .
 
Also depends on the buyer. Are they buying it as a player?? Strictly as a collectible??

$1500 range cue will more than likely be a player for someone.

I say...HIT AWAY!!!!

Russ....
 
try using grey master's chalk, it will keep things cleaner. doesn't have the blue dye in it and won't stain the cue
 
poolhustler said:
Also depends on the buyer. Are they buying it as a player?? Strictly as a collectible??

$1500 range cue will more than likely be a player for someone.

I say...HIT AWAY!!!!

Russ....
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yeah if i was buying a collectiable that i wasent planning on playing with and someone else did i would be pissed...but if its a player go for it.
 
Thanks for the input. This Ropey Bubinga, Hoppe-butt, leather wrap, Zeiler is definitely a player.

It doesn't have a bumper, supposed to give better feedback. We'll see.
 
As I've said before, I've never understood the appeal of selling a cue with one of two shafts unplayed/unchalked.
 
Poolfiend said:
I just received a custom cue in the $1,500 range. I am planning on selling it, but would love to hit a few balls with it first.

My question is: If you were buying a new custom cue, would it be more valuable to you if both shafts were unchalked? If one shaft was unchalked and the other shaft was just chalked for a few test hits would that lessen the value?

All opinions appreciated. Thanks.
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I have a retail business where I keep $20,000 to $30,000 in inventory in Custom and none custom cues. I personally do not believe that a person can buy a cue if they do not test hit the cue first. I allow my customers to use some Brown chalk and test hit cues so they find what is right for them. No two cues hit alike even if they are made by the same cue maker, and weights / balance of any cue is very subjective to the individual customer.

I do not think that allowing some one to test hit balls with a cue effects it value at all. Like others have said in this post, a tip can be cleaned up or replaced and who would know in the first place. My customers appreciate the service they receive and they do even bring up the subject. But, I will say this, I hope all the other retailers in my area continue to think it does, because it will only mean more business for me!!!!!!!!:wink:

Just my thoughts
 
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Just put the cue up for sale at a price well above its value.If it sells at that price you are happy.If it does not sell you get to play with the cue.
 
I have been thinking of ways to keep this cue and that crossed my mind. Actually, with the way the market is right now, I might hold on to this until tax return time. Maybe she will forget about it by then. ha.
 
I've heard stories of guys buying a $5,000 30 year old cue that has seen alot of action & wanting to send it back because the TIPS weren't the same size:eek: there's just no pleasing some people.
 
I agree with Craig. I allow people to test cues using tan chalk. I also reccomend that you do it with clean hands. This is a sensitive area and I don't typically ask people to wash their hands before trying cues but it is better if they don't have dirty hands.

When I sell a cue that is brand new and has been tried out by others I don't even bother to mention that it has been played with a little.

Look at it like a car. Would you buy a car without test driving it? Would you expect that the car you buy had never been driven by anyone before?

And for cues you are a lot better seller if you can explain the "hit" in your own words.
 
Interested . . .

3andstop said:
The other option of course is to get rid of your wife. :) Now ... has she been chalked yet?

I'm sorry .. I couldn't resist. :speechless:
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In a trade ?? How about a nice 2 x 4 case and a bottle of Schnapps for her . . . I've got several other "trade-in" wives and they're actually all pretty happy together . . .

Your break . . .
 
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