Help identifying Viking cue stick.

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swampdonk

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Hi guys new to the forum ran across a pool cue I was given 15 years ago and would like some info on it. I would like to sell it but have no clue a fair asking price for both parties. I tried the viking site but was not able to nail it down and there is just no info on the stick at all not a weight or anything just the Viking logo on bottom. Any help would be greatly appreciated want to know what I'm selling before I do sell. Any input would be helpful.
 
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I forget the line it came from but I think it might be the third edition one. I have no idea on the value but most old Vikings go for like $100 I think. I am in no way an expert though.
 
There are so many different models its mind boggling. I don't want to give it away but don't want to rip myself off either. If it's not worth much I will just keep it in case I get back into playing pool I just used it for bar league.
 
Also wanted to add that stick looks to be very straight are there any "best" methods for testing for straigtness like a roll test ect. Not looking to sell a stick that won't satisfy the person buying it.
 
swampdonk said:
Also wanted to add that stick looks to be very straight are there any "best" methods for testing for straigtness like a roll test ect. Not looking to sell a stick that won't satisfy the person buying it.
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Roll the stick both screwed together and half screwed together. Look under the shaft as you roll it to see for a change in distance from the shaft to the table. A little bit of warp is expected-especially from an older stick that has likely been beaten and well loved/used.
 
If i find what model it is will there be a weight listed? I would like to know the basics of the stick but have no experience at all. Just want to know basic info so im not just selling a cue with no info.
 
swampdonk...Here's the truth...your cue was VERY likely less than $100 brand new, some 25-30 years ago. It is a very basic model with nothing special about it (other than you liked it). In the condition it's in (well used) it is certainly worth less than it cost new. Very few cues go up in value...and the one's that do were almost always from famous name custom cuemakers. If you can get $50-$75 you'll be doing good. Weight on a cue makes no difference, but if you want to know what it weighs, take it to the post office and use their scale. It is most likely between 18 and 20 oz. For the $50 you'll get, I'd just keep it. :grin:

Scott Lee
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I'm also extremely new to this forum and would also like some information on two cues I got at a garage sale of an ex biker. This was about 15 years ago but I believe they are from the 60's or earlier. Where is the best place for me to post pics for people to take a look at?


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