Determining be sale value of a pool cue

[sluggerknuckles]

I wasn't sure what forum to post thisto question so i thought I would start with a cue maker since they are the expert on how much work put into a pool cue would determine its value.

I have to very nice cues that I would consider selling. However I am not sure of the value of the cues or the rarity. I am looking for some advice to determine not only the value of the cues but also if they're worth hanging onto to see if the value will increase.

Is this the proper forum to ask these questions? If not, what forum should i post them in?

Thank you in advance for your opinions and expertise.

 

[ridewiththewind]

I wasn't sure what forum to post thisto question so i thought I would start with a cue maker since they are the expert on how much work put into a pool cue would determine its value.

I have to very nice cues that I would consider selling. However I am not sure of the value of the cues or the rarity. I am looking for some advice to determine not only the value of the cues but also if they're worth hanging onto to see if the value will increase.

Is this the proper forum to ask these questions? If not, what forum should i post them in?

Thank you in advance for your opinions and expertise.

Who made the cue will have a big impact on the value....and watch out, there are those here that will take advantage of your lack of knowledge.

Search here and ebay for those makers' cues you are considering selling and see what kind of final sale prices they sold for. Pay close attention to how much, if any, ivory is in the cues sold as well...this and number of inlays can really begin to bump the value....but the maker's name is really a big factor.

 

[CMD]

I wasn't sure what forum to post thisto question so i thought I would start with a cue maker since they are the expert on how much work put into a pool cue would determine its value.

I have to very nice cues that I would consider selling. However I am not sure of the value of the cues or the rarity. I am looking for some advice to determine not only the value of the cues but also if they're worth hanging onto to see if the value will increase.

Is this the proper forum to ask these questions? If not, what forum should i post them in?

Thank you in advance for your opinions and expertise.

No offense to any of the cuemakers but they are the last people to determine the "value" of a cue unless they collect as well. My reason for saying this is they can tell you much to reproduce the cue at a current price.

Here is an example:

Take 3 cues that all cost $2,500 when purchased new.

#1 is Dennis Searing
#2 is South West
#3 is McDermott


Which cue is "worth" the most? I hope you understand my point.

My advice to you is to do some homework. Check prices of similar cues in the for sale section here. As Lisa said, fleabay is another option. Another is to find a dealer who can appraise your cues. The more opinions you get you get, the better off you are.


Good luck.

 

[Guerra Cues]

No offense to any of the cuemakers but they are the last people to determine the "value" of a cue unless they collect as well. My reason for saying this is they can tell you much to reproduce the cue at a current price.

Here is an example:

Take 3 cues that all cost $2,500 when purchased new.

#1 is Dennis Searing
#2 is South West
#3 is McDermott


Which cue is "worth" the most? I hope you understand my point.

My advice to you is to do some homework. Check prices of similar cues in the for sale section here. As Lisa said, fleabay is another option. Another is to find a dealer who can appraise your cues. The more opinions you get you get, the better off you are.


Good luck.

You got it all wrong Chris
It depends on the McDermott

 

[sluggerknuckles]

thank you

I contacted to cue makers and emailed them with pictures to see how much the value is.

I will look for some dealers in the wanted for sale. I already contacted tommie 1351 to see if value and see if he was interested. I guess I am on the right tract.

Thanks again

 

[scdiveteam]

Hi,

Supply and demand is a factor but there are many factors. The best thing you can have going for you when selling one of cues is the intrinsic value to a buyer.

The most important thing for gauging a market is not the price paid for a transaction. It is the price paid when there is no buyers remorse down the road. The secondary cue market is in equilibrium when these win win sales occur and everyone is happy, not when someone is scalping.

Rick