FS: Meucci Originals OL-2 and 88-3

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l0k0

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I am selling both my Meucci Originals OL-2 and 88-3. The OL-2 is also known as The Propellar Cue and The Airplane Cue due to the ablong shapes at the butt of the cue. This cue is ALL original with mother of pearl inlays as well as silver inlay for the rings. The cue is in "mint" condition throughout its entirety rolls straight together and apart. Next, the 88-3 also known as The Spear Cue due to the small spears it has pretruding between its points. This cue is also perfect and "mint" throughout its entirety. Also this cue as an extra "original" shaft that has NEVER been chalked or even screwed into the butt. This shaft is definately what i would call a virgin, LoL. This cue also rolls straight both together and apart. BOTH cues have the original "Ivory" ferrules and tips. No nicks, dents or dings in either cue. As I can sell they were both very well taken care of by me, and only used in tournament playing.

If anyone knows anything about Meucci Originals, they know that Meucci does NOT make the Meucci Originals anymore. Now days they only make "Meucci" and from what i am told, the Meucci is of very poor quality. However, the Meucci Originals were the best that has ever come from Meucci. They changed the Meucci Originals logo to the regular Meucci logo back in 1984. So needless to say that both of these cues are atleast 21yrs or older. However, i cant be exact on the production date. You do not find many of "any" of these 2 cues around. These are 2 of the most saught after Meucci Originals found today, and here is your chance to have both in "mint" condition. If you know anything about cues, u understand that the value of these cues just keep going up. They may not be Custom Cues, but u can rest assure they are the best that was ever made from Meucci. I'm accepting offers on BOTH cues, or just each of the cues seperately. If anyone is interested, please contact me. I can take more pictures if i must, however these are just a few that i took earlier. PM me if ur interested....Thanks....=-)

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l0k0 said:
I am selling both my Meucci Originals OL-2 and 88-3. The OL-2 is also known as The Propellar Cue and The Airplane Cue due to the ablong shapes at the butt of the cue. This cue is ALL original with mother of pearl inlays as well as silver inlay for the rings. The cue is in "mint" condition throughout its entirety rolls straight together and apart. Next, the 88-3 also known as The Spear Cue due to the small spears it has pretruding between its points. This cue is also perfect and "mint" throughout its entirety. Also this cue as an extra "original" shaft that has NEVER been chalked or even screwed into the butt. This shaft is definately what i would call a virgin, LoL. This cue also rolls straight both together and apart. BOTH cues have the original "Ivory" ferrules and tips. No nicks, dents or dings in either cue. As I can sell they were both very well taken care of by me, and only used in tournament playing.

If anyone knows anything about Meucci Originals, they know that Meucci does NOT make the Meucci Originals anymore. Now days they only make "Meucci" and from what i am told, the Meucci is of very poor quality. However, the Meucci Originals were the best that has ever come from Meucci. They changed the Meucci Originals logo to the regular Meucci logo back in 1984. So needless to say that both of these cues are atleast 21yrs or older. However, i cant be exact on the production date. You do not find many of "any" of these 2 cues around. These are 2 of the most saught after Meucci Originals found today, and here is your chance to have both in "mint" condition. If you know anything about cues, u understand that the value of these cues just keep going up. They may not be Custom Cues, but u can rest assure they are the best that was ever made from Meucci. I'm accepting offers on BOTH cues, or just each of the cues seperately. If anyone is interested, please contact me. I can take more pictures if i must, however these are just a few that i took earlier. PM me if ur interested....Thanks....=-)

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mind quoting your expected price?
 
Honestly, i really dont have an expected price. Although, im not just gonna give them away either, if thst what ur asking. I just know that these cues are the very best ever made by Meucci and to never be made again, atleast not as the Meucci Originals. Since they were made prior to 1984, i would assume that this make the cues Vintage. Also, considering their age and the condition that they are still in, i would expect the price to be reasonable. Maybe these arent a custom one of a kind cue, but u can rest assure that you dont find them sitting around just anywhere. My dad got me into collecting cues when i was younger. Meucci was always a favorite of mine since i began with my MO-1 (Sneaky) and then was handed down my MO-6. The OL-2 and 88-3 are the latest additions to my collection. Im having to sell due to some minor financial problems. If there wasnt a problem, trust me i wouldnt sell them. I would love to keep all of my collection, but unfortunately thats not gonna happen. I figured i would throw these out to everyone and just see what kind of prices i am offered. If anyone wants snymore pics, please feel free to ask. I promise whoever buys these cues, they will NOT be disappointed. And in years to come, im sure u can see the prices steadily increase on such fine pieces of work. One mans lose, is another mans gain. Unfortunately i will be the one losing in the long run....=-(

PS: The 88-3 comes with 2 Ivory joint protectors to match the ivory joint on the shaft and ivory joint on the butt. The other shaft for the 88-3 does NOT have a joint protector as this shaft is NEVER taken out of its case. When i took it out 2day for the pic, that was probably the 2nd time it has ever been out....Thanks
 
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Still have them around, have had a few offers but nothing serious. PM me if something comes up....=-)
 
The 88-3 (Spear Cue) is still in my possession and still for sell if anyone is interested. Everything is original with 2 shafts, one shaft has never been used or thought about seeing chalk. Also i have come 2 realise that Meucci makes 99% of their cues with a Sealed Wrap. This cue just so happens to be one that was ordered with an Open Wrap. No this doesnt make it a custom one of a kind, atleast i wouldnt think. I'm just saying its not often u find this cue in the condition its in, let along with an Open Wrap. Anyways, still sitting in the cue shelf under lock and key if anyone is interested. Will post newer pics if needed...=-)
 
I think instead of more photos, pricing info would be more informative.
l0k0 said:
The 88-3 (Spear Cue) is still in my possession and still for sell if anyone is interested. Everything is original with 2 shafts, one shaft has never been used or thought about seeing chalk. Also i have come 2 realise that Meucci makes 99% of their cues with a Sealed Wrap. This cue just so happens to be one that was ordered with an Open Wrap. No this doesnt make it a custom one of a kind, atleast i wouldnt think. I'm just saying its not often u find this cue in the condition its in, let along with an Open Wrap. Anyways, still sitting in the cue shelf under lock and key if anyone is interested. Will post newer pics if needed...=-)
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Just some facts. The 'OL' series didn't exist prior to 1984, and in fact didn't come to fruition until right at the end of the Meucci Original era. Also, Meucci Originals never used ivory in their cues with the exception of the ivory butted JR-7 at a whopping 2600.00 retail back in the mid 80's.

It is also a falicy that the Meucci Originals labeled cues were only made until 1984. They in fact were made well into the 90's, and if memory serves, weren't halted until 91-92.

I'm not accusing you of lying, but should mention that you should get the facts straight before posting them in this forum. It makes you look like a more credible seller if you state the truth as known by most people in the cue world, rather than things that are mostly false.
 
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As far as the "1984: thing goes. The information was gather herewhich actually it states somewhere around 1985, but maybe they are just guessing, LoL. So u cant say the research wasnt done on that part. As far as Ivory is concerned I have contacted Meucci as far as having the Ferrule replaced on my MO-6. They specifically asked if i wanted it back in original state with Ivory, or if i would like the newer Ivorine. Then explained to me the difference between the two, which in returned sounds like Ivorine is stronger and would outlast the Ivory. So i guess the website is just guessing, and for the people at Meucci. Maybe they are just guessing also. But hey cant say i havent tried, LoL. As for the 88-3 im not looking to get much for it. Maybe $1 or $2, LoL. Cant really complain since it still has an used shaft with the original plastic wrapper it came in...=-)
 
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As for the 88-3 im not looking to get much for it. Maybe $1 or $2, LoL. Cant really complain since it still has an used shaft with the original plastic wrapper it came in...=-)
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I'll give you a dollar, and I'll even spring for the shipping. :D
 
Now look how easy that was. Already have someone interested in it, LoL. Honestly i dunno what i would take for it. Really would like some opinions on what others think. Also, it would probably depend on the market and so fourth. Not looking to sell it mega money, just looking for a reasonable offer. I've come up on an unused P. Tascarella cue that i am currenlty interested in. Just figured i would sell a cue or 2 in hopes to keep myself from diging too far into the bank account...=-)
 
as far as the unglazed wrap goes....Meucci always glazed over their wraps (stock). If you ordered this cue and wanted the wrap unglazed, you had to pay an extra fee (this never made sense to me). I'm guessing some poor schlep over at muecci had to take the cue off the production line and finish it by hand.
 
None of the Meucci ferrules are real ivory. They used a substitute plastic ivory that was almost impossible to tell from the real stuff.

The Oldie Airplane cue - you have the nice older version with real abalone inlays, real ebony, real silver joint and rings, etc. I have one just like it and it didn't have a coated wrap,etc. I think this model was intoduced right after the 84 series but before the 88 series. If you look at the closely at the butt sleeve you should be able to see some wood grain.

As far as the logo goes and the year, they had two different manufacturing facilities going in the later 1980's. One was using the new logo and one was still putting them out with the old logo. The first "oldies" flyer showed both. Many Oldies were actually produced with the new logo too.

The newer logo version of the airplane cue is a 95 series and it was plastic all the way around. The newer one is pretty much junk.

The 88-3 looks like my old cue I sold to Subsonic2u on E-Bay. That's not realy Ivory either. Thats a nice looking specimen you have there. Many had a blue dye that was thinner based and these bled into the clear coat.

Your airplane cue is worth in the $400 - $500 range in excellent condition and the 88-3 about $400. I would put them on e-Bay and let people fight over them. The airplane cue is in more demand, I'm sure.

Chris
 
Boogie said:
as far as the unglazed wrap goes....Meucci always glazed over their wraps (stock). If you ordered this cue and wanted the wrap unglazed, you had to pay an extra fee (this never made sense to me). I'm guessing some poor schlep over at muecci had to take the cue off the production line and finish it by hand.
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Yeah u would think it would have been the other way around. I mean paying extra for the Finished Wrap makes more sense. COnsidering it did take a tiny bit more clear to cover the wrap. Meucci was backwards on that, id say. Then again, i dont really like the feel of an open wrap. I'm more into the finished wrap, as far as how i get the feel of the cue. Other people are opposite and they like the open wrap. Guess Meucci thought the market had more demand for a cue with an open wrap. So assuming, the seen that as oppertunity and tried 2 take advantage of it by charging extra for an open wrap. Oh well, some big company is always trying to take advantage of the little man. Appears this was just one of those things....=-)

PS: The open wrap is one of the things that everyone always asks about. Seems not very often do u come upon a Meucci with an open wrap. Well atleast not a Meucci Originals. Though im sure there are plenty more of them out there. Just doubt there are many Spear Cues out there like it...=-)
 
E Bay

Hi Chris, Jay H. here. I finally put a couple of cues on E-Bay. A Meucci (Cliff Joyner's old cue) and the plain Espiritu. Just wanted to try it out and see what happens. By the way, do you know Steve Meeker. He has a couple of nice Palmers.

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None of the Meucci ferrules are real ivory. They used a substitute plastic ivory that was almost impossible to tell from the real stuff.

The Oldie Airplane cue - you have the nice older version with real abalone inlays, real ebony, real silver joint and rings, etc. I have one just like it and it didn't have a coated wrap,etc. I think this model was intoduced right after the 84 series but before the 88 series. If you look at the closely at the butt sleeve you should be able to see some wood grain.

As far as the logo goes and the year, they had two different manufacturing facilities going in the later 1980's. One was using the new logo and one was still putting them out with the old logo. The first "oldies" flyer showed both. Many Oldies were actually produced with the new logo too.

The newer logo version of the airplane cue is a 95 series and it was plastic all the way around. The newer one is pretty much junk.

The 88-3 looks like my old cue I sold to Subsonic2u on E-Bay. That's not realy Ivory either. Thats a nice looking specimen you have there. Many had a blue dye that was thinner based and these bled into the clear coat.

Your airplane cue is worth in the $400 - $500 range in excellent condition and the 88-3 about $400. I would put them on e-Bay and let people fight over them. The airplane cue is in more demand, I'm sure.

Chris
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jay helfert said:
Hi Chris, Jay H. here. I finally put a couple of cues on E-Bay. A Meucci (Cliff Joyner's old cue) and the plain Espiritu. Just wanted to try it out and see what happens. By the way, do you know Steve Meeker. He has a couple of nice Palmers.
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Hi Jay! How are you? I'm glad to see you are getting started with e-Bay. I'll check out your auctions.

I don't know Steve but I sure would like to hear from him about his Palmers. Can you let him know about my web site?

Also, I am going to do a little advertising for you if you don't mind in the "for sale" section right here.

all the best,

Chris
 
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