mzbhavnhrl, if you're sure it's a Bushka, send it off to Tascarella & get a letter of authenticity. Otherwise, that is a darn pretty Palmer.
For Sale 1972 George Balabushka
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Balabushka cue
Its a 1970 from what my uncle told me today. im sending pete pictures of the cue plus scott at proficient billiards also.
Its a 1970 from what my uncle told me today. im sending pete pictures of the cue plus scott at proficient billiards also.
balabushka cue
OMG i said my uncle found the bill of sells and it was a 1970 not a 1972. he wasnt real sure what the exact year it was till he found that today and called me.
OMG i said my uncle found the bill of sells and it was a 1970 not a 1972. he wasnt real sure what the exact year it was till he found that today and called me.
Pete will not authenticate this cue from pictures alone. Don't waste your time or his.
Agreed, if you're certain that its a Balabushka, then send it to Pete Tascarella to get a Certificate of Authenticity. There are too many similarities between this cue and a 3rd Catalog Palmer Model 12. If it is verified and authenticated, then you won't have a problem selling it.
Perhaps George took a Palmer as trade, then sold it, thus explaining the bill of sale.
There's a great plan man...
As mentioned above, send the cue to Pete cross your fingers and wait a bit. Just stop the sale for now until you know for sure. Maybe your uncle bought a George and a Palmer and got rid of the wrong one over the course of 40yrs. Costly mistakes happen... One or two more months after having the cue for that many years is not such a big deal. An old receipt wont do much in my opinion anyhow.
Dan Z
As mentioned above, send the cue to Pete cross your fingers and wait a bit. Just stop the sale for now until you know for sure. Maybe your uncle bought a George and a Palmer and got rid of the wrong one over the course of 40yrs. Costly mistakes happen... One or two more months after having the cue for that many years is not such a big deal. An old receipt wont do much in my opinion anyhow.
Dan Z
Palmabushka?
Tried to sell this as my Palmer for $350. Since the butt cap was replaced and the linen wrap changed to leather, and it has been refinished, who can really tell what it is. I think it plays just like a Palmabushka.
Seriously though, The pin on mine is much tighter threading, a little longer,
and the end more rounded than the cue in question.
Tried to sell this as my Palmer for $350. Since the butt cap was replaced and the linen wrap changed to leather, and it has been refinished, who can really tell what it is. I think it plays just like a Palmabushka.
Seriously though, The pin on mine is much tighter threading, a little longer,
and the end more rounded than the cue in question.
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My friend you have a Palmer Cue, not a Bushy.....
Balabushka
It was confirmed by pete that its not a balabushka.
It was confirmed by pete that its not a balabushka.
Is It Still For Sale?
How much does your uncle want for the cue please? If it is in fact a Palmer it is still a fine cue.
How much does your uncle want for the cue please? If it is in fact a Palmer it is still a fine cue.
Shocker................
I think it could use a refinishing.
I think it is a nice cue.
Do let me know if you are selling it.
Thank you
Best regards
Chris
I think it is a nice cue.
Do let me know if you are selling it.
Thank you
Best regards
Chris
How can that be????
You have a receipt that says it's a 1970 Balabushka. Did Alfred E.Neumann write the receipt?
JV
Here is the deal.. "the man" said he had a bill of sale claiming it was a George Balabushka from 1970. So when someone says that have something, and they DON'T .. That is step one to being setup by some sort of scammer. So I, as I am sure there are others, would like to see his bill of sale.
So if YOU want to buy his cue, then be aware he has already LIED once. Which everyone should realize.
post #5... My uncle called me today and found the bill of sales and it is a 1970 balabushka to be exact.
JV