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it all depends on you and what you are willing to spend on a cue.There are just too many variables to tell you which cue until you tell us what you are looking for and a price range.
 
OK thanks for all responses. Now what do you think which one is better josey sneaky pete,schon or dominiak cues?
 
If I hadn't just dropped cash on a Runde era Schon last night, I would buy this myself:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Schon-STL-17-

$475 shipped, with tons of Ivory fresh refinish and leather wrap, and a highly desirable old schon shaft. You'll always be able to get your money back out of it. Also a classic design for schon.

Jim

Edit - If you're worried about one being turned down, you can always contact Troy (koinkid) and he has awesome prices on new shafts. I have no affiliation with this ebay'er, but looks to be a great deal.
 
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Let's talk plainly

$800 will not get you a top quality cue. Basically, you have to spend $750 to get a decent cue. $1,000 plus gets you a good cue, !,500-1,800 a pretty darn good cue that looks good, $2,000 plus is window dressing.

If you select one of the top cuemakers, the cue will be plainer for $800. If you select a cuemaker that is good, but not that well known, you will probably get a good cue with a little more artwork in it.

I would suggest Bob Owen of Shurtz Cues or Jeff Olney.
 
Call Jeff Olney 515-432-2511
He makes a damn fine cue & his prices are very reasonable.
Jeff
 
You can get a pretty damn good cue for $800. It may not be loaded with ivory or made by one of the top 10 cuemakers, but you can get a really nice cue. If I were you, I would post in the Wanted/For Sale forum the following: "I have $800 to spend on the best cue I can find. Show me what you have." You will get a lot of response. Good luck and enjoy!
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Thanks for the replies. Currently I think that my best bet is to go for Josey cue... I have heard only good things about his cues... Does anyone have on of those? And are you pleased with it? And what about miltonio cues?
 
vucko117 said:
so I need 2000$ for top quality cue?
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Yes. That doesn't mean however that you can't get an excellent playing cue for your $800 budget or less even. But most of the cues you will see for over $2K are made by the top names and they got that reputation because they make the finest sticks and can therefore get those prices. There is a real reason certain guys command the prices they get. Having said that, it is true that some of the next generation of top names are not there yet reputation-wise and therefore make excellent cues but don't yet command the highest prices.

At some point the cost of a cue no longer improves its playability but simply reflects the cost of the materials and the amount of the craftsman's labor. I would say that playing cues from the top guys start at somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,500+. Of course, you are purchasing something that, if taken care of, will hold or increase in value.
 
the concept of "best" cue for a certain price range is very subjective, IMHO.

If you don't know much about what you want in a cue, or what type of cue a certain cue maker makes, I suggest you do some research first to find the characteristics you like in a cue before spending 1000 or 2000$. A cue that is well constructed with the characteristics that favor your game is going to be a great cue mostly regardless of price or cuemaker "top" ranking ;)

First things first:
Balance: do you like forward or rear balance?
Weight: light or heavy?
Joint: what joint pin and collar material?
Shaft: Low deflection, standard maple, ferrule... tip?
etc.

The previous factor may determine the best cuemaker for you. All the mentioned cuemakers make great cues, but if you don't know what you like you might end up with an expensive and good cue... but just not for you.
 
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