feeler.. Pete Tascarella's player

[gmcole]

I am considering selling this cue. As the letter states, it was Pete Sr's personal cue. I just had Pete make me 2 xtra shafts and put a new wrap on it.(it did not need a new wrap, but Pete said it will be new with a new wrap) The cue is 99.99% PM me if your interested or have a good idea what it's value is.
thanks-jeff CUE is sold pending payment, I may regret it?

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=58583&highlight=gmcoles

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[gmcole]

Still looking for input
thanks-jeff

 

[Deadon]

Jeff;

Ok

New Tascarella player is about 2500-2700.00 retail on the secondary market. I don't think the fact that it was made for Pete adds much, if anything, to the value of the cue. Perhaps the ring configuration might, but the classic design, Bushka, styling is whats sought after.
Its a player not a collector's piece.
Mike

 

[FAST_N_LOOSE]

Jeff;

Ok

New Tascarella player is about 2500-2700.00 retail on the secondary market. I don't think the fact that it was made for Pete adds much, if anything, to the value of the cue. Perhaps the ring configuration might, but the classic design, Bushka, styling is whats sought after.
Its a player not a collector's piece.
Mike

I GUESS IT DEPENDS ON WHO'S BUYING IT. WHAT WOULD BUSHKAS PLAYER BE WORTH.

 

[Deadon]

I GUESS IT DEPENDS ON WHO'S BUYING IT. WHAT WOULD BUSHKAS PLAYER BE WORTH.

Marcus;

I figured you would chime in, few know Pete's cues better than you. While its very possible that Tascarella may be the next legendary cue maker, and his cues are good investments compared to most, it may be a few years before we can mention Tascarella in the same category for collectability and value as Balabushkas.

I do have one very knowledgeable friend that thinks Tascarella will be the next great legend in cue making.

However, they are certainly one of the best playing cues made today.

Mike

 

[gmcole]

Jeff;

Ok

New Tascarella player is about 2500-2700.00 retail on the secondary market. I don't think the fact that it was made for Pete adds much, if anything, to the value of the cue. Perhaps the ring configuration might, but the classic design, Bushka, styling is whats sought after.
Its a player not a collector's piece.
Mike

Thanks for the input but...If thats the case I'll keep it. I thought all Tascarellas, Herceks, Szambotis, and Balabushkas were colectors because they were great players. I thought that the level of colectability depends on complexity,rarity,history and condition. This one comes with 2 brand new shafts at about $300 a piece, and a letter from Pete. Tascarella is to Bushka as Hercek is to Spain and barry is to Gus. I would love to have all 8's personal player's. Now that would be a colection.
thanks-jeff

 

[FAST_N_LOOSE]

Marcus;

I figured you would chime in, few know Pete's cues better than you. While its very possible that Tascarella may be the next legendary cue maker, and his cues are good investments compared to most, it may be a few years before we can mention Tascarella in the same category for collectability and value as Balabushkas.

I do have one very knowledgeable friend that thinks Tascarella will be the next great legend in cue making.

However, they are certainly one of the best playing cues made today.

Mike

I AGREE, BUT THINK ABOUT THIS, AND SEE IF YOU AGREE WITH ME......

I FEEL THAT A CUE BUILT BY THE CUEMAKER AND USED BY THE CUEMAKER IS MORE SPECIAL THAN A PLAIN CUE. IT ISN'T ALL CUMAKERS, BUT JUST THE UPPER TIER GUYS. I WOULD PAY A LITTLE MORE FOR A MOTTEY, A SCRUGGS, A BLACK, A STROUD, AND SEVERAL OTHERS, IF I KNEW THEY MADE IT FOR THEMSELVES.

 

[vinniebabarooch]

Nice looking cue.
Good luck with sale Jeff.

 

[skins]

I do have one very knowledgeable friend that thinks Tascarella will be the next great legend in cue making.

i thought this when i first held and played with one of his cues in the late 80's. his construction technique is perfect, fit and finish is among the best in the industry and the playability is on parallel with the best there is, was and ever will be imho.

 

[gmcole]

Nice looking cue.
Good luck with sale Jeff.

thank you sir!!!

 

[NYC cue dude]

I GUESS IT DEPENDS ON WHO'S BUYING IT. WHAT WOULD BUSHKAS PLAYER BE WORTH.

I'm still trying to figure that out. Any guesses? I own george's personal playing cue, sold to me directly from gregory, his son. It also has a letter of provenance from him, too.

rg

 

[Deadon]

I AGREE, BUT THINK ABOUT THIS, AND SEE IF YOU AGREE WITH ME......

I FEEL THAT A CUE BUILT BY THE CUEMAKER AND USED BY THE CUEMAKER IS MORE SPECIAL THAN A PLAIN CUE. IT ISN'T ALL CUMAKERS, BUT JUST THE UPPER TIER GUYS. I WOULD PAY A LITTLE MORE FOR A MOTTEY, A SCRUGGS, A BLACK, A STROUD, AND SEVERAL OTHERS, IF I KNEW THEY MADE IT FOR THEMSELVES.

I would agree, in general for a top maker, but not necessarily during his productive life. I mean that the cue that NYC has now, is more valuable because of the cue and the fact that it was a documented personal playing cue. Do I think I would pay more for a personal plain playing cue that a current maker used, probably not, and if I did, it wouldn't be any of those mentioned above except maybe Tascarella. Now if it was a fancy personal, thats another ball park.

Mike

 

[Deadon]

Thanks for the input but...If thats the case I'll keep it. I thought all Tascarellas, Herceks, Szambotis, and Balabushkas were colectors because they were great players. I thought that the level of colectability depends on complexity,rarity,history and condition. This one comes with 2 brand new shafts at about $300 a piece, and a letter from Pete. Tascarella is to Bushka as Hercek is to Spain and barry is to Gus. I would love to have all 8's personal player's. Now that would be a colection.
thanks-jeff

Frankly, Jeff, I don't know your age or situation. If I was younger, I would put the cue and letter away, safely stored and not played. Certainly if its going to be worth much more than just the value of a cue someone will play with, time be the difference and will make it more valuable. Pete's full splice players are a classic, as were Georges. I know, I play with one every day.

Mike

 

[gmcole]

I'm still trying to figure that out. Any guesses? I own george's personal playing cue, sold to me directly from gregory, his son. It also has a letter of provenance from him, too.

rg

I think about or close to "ALOT"

 

[gmcole]

I was not sure if I was going to sell this cue or not. The cue is for sale PM me for price. The cue is perfect. First original shaft has been played and is blued, second original looks like it was test hit,no blueing, 3rd and 4th shaft are new.
thanks-jeff

 

[rayjay]

Personally, I would pay more for a big name cuemaker's personal cue, especially with the provinance, especially someone like Pete. How much more? Not sure. I would love to have it, but this is not the time for me. Beautiful cue, I hope whoever gets it appreciates it's uniqueness!

 

[gmcole]

Personally, I would pay more for a big name cuemaker's personal cue, especially with the provinance, especially someone like Pete. How much more? Not sure. I would love to have it, but this is not the time for me. Beautiful cue, I hope whoever gets it appreciates it's uniqueness!

thanks,
Thats how I feel. This is a special cue.
thanks-jeff

 

[gmcole]

i thought this when i first held and played with one of his cues in the late 80's. his construction technique is perfect, fit and finish is among the best in the industry and the playability is on parallel with the best there is, was and ever will be imho.

Thanks, I agree

 

[wild west]

I agree with the others...it all depends on whos looking to acquire the cue. We all look at cues with different opinions; we only use the market and trends as a guide to put a $$ amount on it. Never the less...this is a very special cue. Personally...I would hang on to it.
But, if you must move it, i have a Franklin I may be willing to trade for it. Maybe!
-West

 

[gmcole]

I agree with the others...it all depends on whos looking to acquire the cue. We all look at cues with different opinions; we only use the market and trends as a guide to put a $$ amount on it. Never the less...this is a very special cue. Personally...I would hang on to it.
But, if you must move it, i have a Franklin I may be willing to trade for it. Maybe!
-West

Thanks,
I've had tons of trade offers, I really need to raise some cash to fund another project. I will consider a partial trade as long as a fair amount of cash is with it.
thanks-jeff