Help with any info on Helmstetter cue?

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I am curious if anyone knows any information about the Helmstetter cue in the picture?

I am interested to know when it may have been made, the model number, and how much it retailed for.

I know that the cue is not worth much, but I am just very interested to know some info about it (if anyone out there knows any info about the cue).

Thanks
 

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justinb386 said:
I am curious if anyone knows any information about the Helmstetter cue in the picture?

I am interested to know when it may have been made, the model number, and how much it retailed for.

I know that the cue is not worth much, but I am just very interested to know some info about it (if anyone out there knows any info about the cue).

Thanks
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Your cue appears in the 3rd Blue Book of Cues on page 112. It's the model 97-7, which retailed for $260 and is listed as $185 in used MINT condition. Not a highly valuable cue, but probably worth a re-finish if it's relatively straight and has no major damage.
 
Donny,

Can you tell me the model number / year / price of my Helmstetter? I bought it new in 1987, I believe for $185. Put a new OB shaft on it last spring.
 

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Hey Jeff, very beautiful Helmstetter cue. I love that design. It seems like only the VIP Helmstetter cues hold their original retail value very well, and maybe have even gone up in value. I would love to have a Helmstetter just like yours.

jeffj2h said:
Donny,

Can you tell me the model number / year / price of my Helmstetter? I bought it new in 1987, I believe for $185. Put a new OB shaft on it last spring.
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Thanks a lot for the info Donny. I was hoping it had a higher retail value. I thought that they were a little pricier than that, but I guess it is still a good quality cue. I do not think it is worth a refinish (too expensive). Thanks.

Donny Lutz said:
Your cue appears in the 3rd Blue Book of Cues on page 112. It's the model 97-7, which retailed for $260 and is listed as $185 in used MINT condition. Not a highly valuable cue, but probably worth a re-finish if it's relatively straight and has no major damage.
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Can anyone tell me if the threads are piloted 5/16x18 or 5/16x14? This has always been confusing to me, because I could never tell the difference. Thanks.
 
Thanks for the comments Justin. The cue is still in very good shape for being 25 years old; it's always stayed in a case when I'm not playing. It sat on a shelf for most of 15 years until I got back into the game 18 months ago. My first though was to buy a new custom cue. Then I realized how much of a pain it is to find a good custom cue maker and actually get a cue from them. I ended up re-falling in love with my original cue.

Regarding the thread type, I originally posted that pic last year asking the same question. Turned out to be 5/16x18 (5/16" diameter and 18 threads per inch).
 
Not 97-6

justinb386 said:
Your cue appears to be the 97-6 (that I found in the link below).

http://bluebookofpoolcuevalues.com/...d=ADAM_CUSTOM_CUES_HELMSTETTER_97_SERIES_CUES

I do not have a blue book, so I do not know the prices of any of these cues. Very beautiful cue (the 97-6).
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A close look at the 97-6 in the Blue Book reveals two rings in butt cap without the inlays between, and a stainless steel shaft.

I believe the cue in question has plastic or other non-metal joint.
I think it's a much nicer cue than the 97-6. Sadly, it's not showing anywhere in the Blue Book.
 
It sure is a super sweet looking cue (much nicer than the 97-7, in my opinion). Would love to have a Helmstetter cue with those inlay features.

Donny Lutz said:
A close look at the 97-6 in the Blue Book reveals two rings in butt cap without the inlays between, and a stainless steel shaft.

I believe the cue in question has plastic or other non-metal joint.
I think it's a much nicer cue than the 97-6. Sadly, it's not showing anywhere in the Blue Book.
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No doubt

The cue you have is from the"86 Series", NOT the 87 or 97 line as alot have claimed. The 86 Series had that particular ringwork and had a steel joint, as the 87 Series had the white implex (plastic) joint. Your cue sold new for around $550, and wholesaled for around $300. Still a super nice cue. If you decide to sell, let ne know, thanks!
 
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