Does changing wrap devalue a collectible cue?

Johnny9

Johnny9

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Just want experts opinion on this. I have several cues which are somewhat collectible, and 1 which I use. I'd like to change from the original worn Irish linen, to a new Irish linen of different color sheme. Does this generally devalue the cue or not? Any help appreciated
 
Johnny9 said:
Just want experts opinion on this. I have several cues which are somewhat collectible, and 1 which I use. I'd like to change from the original worn Irish linen, to a new Irish linen of different color sheme. Does this generally devalue the cue or not? Any help appreciated
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What kind of cues are they?

When were they made?
 
manwon said:
What kind of cues are they?

When were they made?
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They are production models by Helmstetter (H series), Brunswick, Sigel-Varner, all from mid 80's to early 90's. Nothing super special, but none of which are listed in the bluebook, either. 2 of the 3 I have never seen another of.
 
Johnny9 said:
They are production models by Helmstetter (H series), Brunswick, Sigel-Varner, all from mid 80's to early 90's. Nothing super special, but none of which are listed in the bluebook, either. 2 of the 3 I have never seen another of.
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In my opinion since the wrap material and colors on these cues is not rare, such as the Cortland Material which is no longer made it should not hurt the value of the cues at all, as long as they are wrapped by some one who knows what they are doing.

JIMO
 
I agree that it will not hurt the value on those cues, provided what goes on in the original wrap's place is classy. If you go with a pink wrap or a blue or something like that, it may devalue them a little. But when I say a little I am meaning only the cost of a new wrap, as it is easy to change.
 
Via my 2 cents, I played professional golf on the hooters tour for a while before getting into billiards. My view on changing the wrap is what i would associate to changing the grip on your favorite golf club. There are certain sticks you wouldnt change grips on unless you have the ability to change to a similar OEM grip (Scotty Cameron putters come to mind). A Scotty cameron OEM grip change will actually lower the resale of the putter because its NOT the original.

IMHO it depends on the stick your going to replace the wrap on.

I wouldnt change the grip on a scotty cameron unless i had a replacement OEM grip that i could change back to if i wanted to resell the club. It may be different for OEM cue wraps but thats what i feel.
 
If anything it will probably add value on a modern production cue. It depends on what you have done and who the buyer is. For instance if you add leather and the buyer loves it that will probably make the sale for you. On the other hane something oddball might be a diffrent story. If anything it shows that the cues is being maintained and that is also important.
 
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