Higher potential resale value?

dareads

dareads

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I am getting ready to get a new Schon and was wondering if there was a potential to have a higher resale value down the road. I was considering a STL 9 or a similarly priced LTD model. I didn't know if the rarity of the LTD would help keep the value higher. Thanks
 
I think you would be better off getting an R series. These were made by Bob Runde. There are a couple for sale currently on AZ. pm me and I will give the thread
Greg
 
i dont think so. schon isnt one of those cues. if youre gonna spent 1000$ spend $1400 and get a mottey or white or something along them lines. youll always get your money back. your lucky if you get 3/4 of the money back you spend on a line cue
 
dareads said:
I am getting ready to get a new Schon and was wondering if there was a potential to have a higher resale value down the road. I was considering a STL 9 or a similarly priced LTD model. I didn't know if the rarity of the LTD would help keep the value higher. Thanks
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Higher resale value....you are kidding right:D :D
 
Not kidding at all. I know it's not an investment that will go up in value, just trying to minimize potential losses. Also, regarding getting a custom for about $1,400, I can pick up a STL 9 for about $650. I think if I told the wife I wanted to spend $1,400, I would have to build a bigger dog house.
 
lol. im not making this statement to knock anyones cues. im sure i will catch flack but... here it goes

im sure if you told her your were taking $650 and throwing it in the garbage it wouldnt make her happy either. atleast youll have 750$ to build your bigger dog house :D :D :D
 
dave sutton said:
lol. im not making this statement to knock anyones cues. im sure i will catch flack but... here it goes

im sure if you told her your were taking $650 and throwing it in the garbage it wouldnt make her happy either. atleast youll have 750$ to build your bigger dog house :D :D :D
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You may catch some heat but at least you know that you tried to help... :)
 
In that price range ($650) there are a lot of options in true custom makers. You are inhibiting yourself by looking at it as a "what's the least amount I will lose?" mentality. If you like Schon, then buy the one that you like. Otherwise, give Jeff Olney, Troy Downey, Bryan Mordt or even Carolina cues a shot. But in the end, it's what you like, and not what anybody else thinks, that matters. We will all have opinions for you, but they are just that....
 
i can get you into a Schon at a great price. If you are dead set on a Schon go with the LTD. Click on my link to my Ebay store and check out the Schons I have in stock. If you want the STL9 I can get you one at a great price.
 
I recently sold my STL-9 for $400. It was like new with two shafts. Tried to sell on ebay, but couldn't get a minimum bid of $400. I'm learning about cue values the hard way. I have been trying to sell other production cues recently. No luck. May have to donate to charity. If you like the looks and the cue plays well for you, buy it. If you want to invest in the future spend time following the cue market, and then if you are on a tight budget, buy some gold or silver or a Searing. If you want to speculate I am gambling on the future of Custom rare Hueblers. Paul Huebler is one of the last of the early Masters. This is just my opinion. To each his own. Good luck on your cue purchases.
 
BPG24 said:
You may catch some heat but at least you know that you tried to help... :)
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i always mean well. brian mort (BCM) impresses me. his fit and finish is flawless

however. if you want the schon troy (koinnkid) is the guy to see. he has some great cues and great prices. stand up guy. easy to work with and youll never have a problem :D thumbs up
 
Having had many schons....I can say that they bring on the used market about 60% of retail....doesnt matter if stl,limited, elites or uniques. So the best advice is to find a nice used one buy it for about 40% less than retail.....and you probably wont loose any money when you want resale.
 
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Buy a schon if you want a nice player as far as buying and hoping it will go up in value well it won't you will get something for it but not what you paid, I have a schon limited and I paid 1700 this was over a year ago and I know I will never get what I paid for it, but it is a great playing cue and I'm very happy with it.

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if you like schons and the way they play then IMO id buy a nova cue they are like a schon on steroids.they play exstremely well and hold a value pretty good.and are becoming somewhat collectables.thats what I play with all the time now is a nova.but this is just my opionon.
 
pooltableproCP said:
In that price range ($650) there are a lot of options in true custom makers. You are inhibiting yourself by looking at it as a "what's the least amount I will lose?" mentality. If you like Schon, then buy the one that you like. Otherwise, give Jeff Olney, Troy Downey, Bryan Mordt or even Carolina cues a shot. But in the end, it's what you like, and not what anybody else thinks, that matters. We will all have opinions for you, but they are just that....
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IMO, this is excellent advice. The key words in any cue deal, or anything else, for that matter, is to buy what you like.

Joe
 
You've been a member of this forum for 2.5 years. You should already know the answer to your question, and you should also pretty much know what kind of response you would get, or you must not have been looking often. Buy what you like. My motto is: never buy retail when it comes to a cue or jewelry.

I would take my time and decide exactly what you want to do. If your heart is set on a Schon, buy the Schon you like, but try to get the best price. There was a guy a few days ago trying to trade a Schick sneaky for a Meucci. To each his own. I personally don't think that was a wise choice, but it was not my cue or money.

If you like Schon's, I agree with one of the previous posts that you should try to find an R model. You won't get a fancy heavily inlayed one, but it will keep its value over the years better than just about any of their CNC models, IMO.

Good luck.
 
I would not buy a Shone as an INVESTMENT Value cue.
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Buy your Shone as a player, and if you want an Invest Value Cue as the Collector on the Forum.
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If you are dead set on a Schon, don't buy new.

Bide your time and watch on here and ebay and catch one you like at a low price.

If you can catch one that the seller is willing to let let go cheap for a quick sale, then you are already ahead of the day you decide to sell.
 
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