Cuemaker Ethics
- Thread starter daytonajoe
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Magik Wandzzzzz said:
Dennis, I have several things I would like to say reference your post, but I will abstain (for now at least). At first I thought maybe it best not to respond, but I don't think this should be ignored.
Your comments are not only untrue, but also in very, very poor taste! Very unbecoming of one that has been around for a few years!
I would like to add a name on here. I rarely see his name mentioned on this board and he is one of the nicest and most professional guys ever---Jim Buss. Those of you who are in the market for a new cue might want to give him a shot. He has a website, so if you google him I am sure it will come up.
kollegedave
kollegedave
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BillYards said:
The most amazing thing about Richard Black, is his records. He keeps immaculate records. Till the point of being obssessive. Show him one of his older unique 70s cues and he could tell u who he made it for and when.
titlistsucker
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kollegedave said:
I agree on the Jim Buss. Just tell u something he did for me. i ordered 2 cues made by Schrager and was promised 3 months. instead 3 years later it was still not ready. then Bert's health sort of deteriorated, and those cues lies in his workshop, untouched. the worst thing was the two cues were fully paid up, and when i asked for a refund, bert's wife says it wasnt possible as bert hasnt work for many months. Helpless.. i turned to Jim for help.
Jim drove down to Bert's shop, took the cues and finished them up in a month and sent them to me at no cost. that was a very nice touch.
My 2 cts on Sherm is that he has always had the reputation of being an honorable man. He tried to compensate u though i dont think he is obligated to. When those DCC cues were put up for sale at those obscene prices, it has to be expected that Sherm would received many PMs and i wouldnt be surprise his inbox went overloaded.
i've had a cue of his b4, and it was good work. And i dont think it make sense Sherm would throw out subpar cues to a public forum, where people are especially critical.
i think this matter should have been handled behind the scenes rather been dragged into a public forum where everyone has their 2 cts. Some ppl in forums only sole existence was to create flame wars or plain just cooking up stories.
this is also the reason why many cuemakers dont post on forums anymore, cos it aint worth it. i remember fond days in newsgroups when Richard Black, Thomas Wayne, Hercek etc used to post ...
I agree...We have been fortunate in that Jim's shop is two blocks from our pool room and is always helpful to offer information or help every time we ask. I see him at least 3 or 4 days every week and he is always a pleasure to talk to and always handy with any questions I have. His reputation in terms of quality work and honesty is unsurpassed. He has many times fixed flaws by other cuemakers at low costs to us. I highly recommend him for any custom work. Be prepared to wait a few months on cues though. He has a wait. You can visit his website at www.jimbuss.com I think is the address. I know my website www.cueandcushion.com has a link to his site on the CUES page. His brother George works with him and although not as well known as Jim still does quality cue repairs and manufacture. I have seen Jim destroy cues of his own that dont meet his expectations rather than have them go out at less than 100%.kollegedave said:
daytonajoe said:
Also want to say in the 3 years of dealing with Dave Jacoby (as a St Louis Cue Dealer) I have never once had a problem. He has made 3 custom cues for me personally and always stands behind his work. He has gone above and beyond whenever there is a question about who is right or wrong about a situation. I also recommend Jacoby Custom Cues for anyone looking for great designs that stand out. Jeanette Lee, Melissa Little, Corey Deuel, Chris Szuter and many others play with Jacoby cues. (Corey's Woodpecker Cue Line is mfg by Jacoby) They have a nice selection of production cues, one of a kinds, Spliced and C&C cues. They arent afraid to customize any stock cue for you or even one from scratch. Highly recommend.
Sherm,
Thumbs up in how you handled this situation. It's unfortunate but not all buyers can be pleased. You were professional and ultra-accomodating in offering to make him another cue for the same price. Many would have just said to heck with it.
Sean
Thumbs up in how you handled this situation. It's unfortunate but not all buyers can be pleased. You were professional and ultra-accomodating in offering to make him another cue for the same price. Many would have just said to heck with it.
Sean
9ballhustla
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cueaddicts said:
plese explain how sending 3 or 4 warped cues with bad finishes is professional?
Hustla
9ballhustla said:
Hustla, my response is not in reference to those allegations. It was in reference to this person's original post and the particular situation involving him.
Sean
titlistsucker
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9ballhustla why dont u name the AZers that got warp cues from Sherm, or get them to stand up here, rather than make allegations that had not being backed up by any evidence?
cueaddicts said:
Sean,
I do appreciate your comments. I have no intentions of getting into a pissing match with someone so cowardly to take cheap shots, hiding behind an alias! That person had nothing to do with the cues, the purchases or anything else that I can tell, other than to knock me. I don't believe there were any people who were unhappy with the transaction. There were a couple of people who, for one reason or an other, did not like the cues and they were refunded their money immediately. Most of the cues found very happy homes! Unlike some people who post here I'm a firm believer in two things. 1) The Golden Rule (hopefully that doesn't have to be interpreted) 2) What goes around, comes around! I have a clear conscience! God Bless!
just more hot air!
Sherm >>> Never claimed to be perfect, but I do try to be fair and honest!
WilleeCue said:
Willee...
Shoot a few coats of clear on your avatar... (and my Brunswick while you're at it)