Free Hoppe shaft to a good home (almost free)

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OK, here's the deal. Back in the '80's I bought a Hoppe with a bad shaft. So I had a shaft made for it. A good shaft. Drove down to Colorado Springs one fine day and dropped the cue off at Dave Kikel's shop. He made me a shaft. Sort of an unusual taper, a bit stiffer than an average pool shaft but not a billiard shaft either. I recently had the Hoppe converted and the old shaft does not fit. I assume the one I have will fit a standard brass joint Hoppe. Mine was a Hoppe from a later era, probably late '60's early '70's, probably one of the ones made by Adams. I am not absolutely sure and don't know about any small differences in joint hardware there may have been in the different eras. So I will give it away, but here's the deal.

If the shaft works for you please donate something to charity this holiday season. I don't really care what. Buy some Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, give some money or stuff to a local family in one of those adopt a family things, donate something to a shelter, whatever. I won't ask, don't care how much. You have to let your conscience be your guide.

I will pay shipping in the US. It may be bad shipping. It may not get there. I make no promises about quality and won't listen to complaints or problems about the shaft. if it doesn't fit your cue or work for you, it is your "problem" but since it costs you nothing it isn't really a problem. If you want you can sell the shaft, burn it, use it to jump, or prop up vines in the garden. You can also find someone else to give it to. Once it leaves my possession it isn't my concern. But if you receive it and like it donate something. I don't mean to harp on conditions, but I am just saying that since I am giving it away I am not going to go to much trouble over it.

So tell me if you want it. I reserve the right to send it to anybody who responds, not in any particular order etc....:)
 
I will be more than glad to make a nice donation if I am picked to recieve the shaft, PM me if you need my address.--Leonard
 
You know Mr Hoppe can find a mate for this 'ol shaft, and it won't be sitting in a corner or closet. Very nice gesture sir. What a great way to kick off the holiday season. :)
 
I have a hoppe without a shaft. I would love to have it. I also make charity donations every xmas holiday anyways. And not just the people in front of walmart. Please pm if interested.:)
 
Thanks for the responses

Thanks for all the interest, a bit more interest than I expected. I notified the recipient by PM. To all who responded both in the thread and by PM, thanks again; I hated to disappoint people with an interest in it, but alas there is only one.
 
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