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SphinxnihpS

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I may have asked this question before, but I can't seem to find my post... oh well.

I have in my posession a DPK with 6 tall points of Gancalo Alves into a Bubinga forearm. Each point has a single holly veneer. The butt is Bubinga. The cue has the standard DPK/SW rigngwork at a b d e. Wrap is white and green spec irish linen. Cue is in original very played condition, with 2 original shafts and two fairly new DPK shafts (from his new shop), 4 total, all with WH Micarta ferrules. The cue is 60+ inches in length, and I imagine it's 21+oz.

What's something like this worth? I have to either buy it, or send it back.
 
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This cues is worthless.Therefore, I think you should send it to me immediately for proper disposal.I will take it to the pool room and play it till it falls apart!lolololol:D If only we could all be that lucky.
 
danlamb said:
This cues is worthless.Therefore, I think you should send it to me immediately for proper disposal.I will take it to the pool room and play it till it falls apart!lolololol:D If only we could all be that lucky.
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Sounds good! I assume you will waive the cue disposal fee and the hazardous materials fee (to the health of road players), but if not, please let me know who to make the check out to.

I'll check with Erik, thanks, but more replies are welcome.
 
Jazz said:
Or Deno Andrews ...
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Deno's prolly not the guy to ask. One question you better know first off is how do you know it is what you say. Now assuming it is the cue can be worth anywhere from 3,500 up to 5k, many things play in, of course are the shafts all DPK shafts (how do you know?) was it refinished or original, if it's refinished I'd worry about the new shafts. The new BB3 has over inflated prices on a few cues and was way low on some, but DPK's were on the good end of it. The cue you discribe can fetch more then 5K if a person really likes the look, but those wood combos don't normally turn heads. I'd say 4K is a safe bet.

Jim
 
JimBo said:
Deno's prolly not the guy to ask. One question you better know first off is how do you know it is what you say. Now assuming it is the cue can be worth anywhere from 3,500 up to 5k, many things play in, of course are the shafts all DPK shafts (how do you know?) was it refinished or original, if it's refinished I'd worry about the new shafts. The new BB3 has over inflated prices on a few cues and was way low on some, but DPK's were on the good end of it. The cue you discribe can fetch more then 5K if a person really likes the look, but those wood combos don't normally turn heads. I'd say 4K is a safe bet.

Jim
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I am assuming that it is a DPK, but the source is beyond reproach, so my assumption is fairly safe, but even if I have been lied to, the worst outcome is that this is a Jerry Franklin SW. He also states that all the shafts are indeed DPK, 2 early 80s, and two new (from within last few years). The cue is definitely not refinished.

My concerns are:

The wood selection is not a head turner. I hate GA, and Bubinga though nice, darkens and browns considerably with age. It starts out reddish-purple, and ends dark brown. The wood is in such condition that I had trouble identifying it, and I am a wood expert.

The cue is very played.

The cue is long and heavy (because it's long). I do not know whether this increases or decreases the value.

The points are not even.

I should post pics.
 
SphinxnihpS said:
I am assuming that it is a DPK, but the source is beyond reproach, so my assumption is fairly safe, but even if I have been lied to, the worst outcome is that this is a Jerry Franklin SW. He also states that all the shafts are indeed DPK, 2 early 80s, and two new (from within last few years). The cue is definitely not refinished.

My concerns are:

The wood selection is not a head turner. I hate GA, and Bubinga though nice, darkens and browns considerably with age. It starts out reddish-purple, and ends dark brown. The wood is in such condition that I had trouble identifying it, and I am a wood expert.

The cue is very played.

The cue is long and heavy (because it's long). I do not know whether this increases or decreases the value.

The points are not even.

I should post pics.
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It not worth much until you get it authenticated. Send it to Laurie at Southwest and have her ID it for you. Then, and only then, can you work on what its worth and if you decide to sell it, your a** is covered.

Mike
 
you simply must verify by sending pics to dpk through ed young. i don't think laurie can tell you if dpk made the cue, only david can.

as a playing cue, you will have to consider it's length/weight, both of which would diminish it's value to a person who wants a playing cue.

if it's for investment, you'll have to suck it up and not let your taste in woods affect your business decision.
 
bruin70 said:
you simply must verify by sending pics to dpk through ed young. i don't think laurie can tell you if dpk made the cue, only david can.

as a playing cue, you will have to consider it's length/weight, both of which would diminish it's value to a person who wants a playing cue.

if it's for investment, you'll have to suck it up and not let your taste in woods affect your business decision.
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Laurie Franklin had incredible records of all the work that came out of the SW shop.. If it was made there she more then likely can verify it.. Also being very familiar with Davids specs makes that combo very reliable.. Not sure if Davids memory is as good.. But using both of them would be my choice...
Best,
Ken
www.highendcues.com
 
ed youngs phone number is 312-519-2505, kersenbrock is in this shop probably as we speak. Mason
 
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bruin70 said:
you simply must verify by sending pics to dpk through ed young. i don't think laurie can tell you if dpk made the cue, only david can.

I agree, DPK is still around and although he's like a box of chocolates I think he's the way to go, of course Laurie can tell you if it's a SW or not. But as I read it the cue isn't yours so these options are out I guess.

as a playing cue, you will have to consider it's length/weight, both of which would diminish it's value to a person who wants a playing cue.

I am not sure but I doubt a player is your resale market.

if it's for investment, you'll have to suck it up and not let your taste in woods affect your business decision.
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I disagree, I think the look of the cue plays into how collectable it is, as well as the uneven point work, but that's just me.

Jim
 
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