How much does having an unused shaft affect cue value?

[Woof Biscuit]

I have a Tascarella bumperless hoppe that is only a couple of months old. I have only used one shaft. I had the tip replaced because I really like how the Kamui Medium plays. The unused shaft is a bit heavier and I want to check it out but don't want to take off the original tip, or chalk it for that matter, if it will really hurt the value. What do you all think?

 

[dr9ball]

I have a Tascarella bumperless hoppe that is only a couple of months old. I have only used one shaft. I had the tip replaced because I really like how the Kamui Medium plays. The unused shaft is a bit heavier and I want to check it out but don't want to take off the original tip, or chalk it for that matter, if it will really hurt the value. What do you all think?

There are many opinion's on this. Here's mine take it for what you will.

Unless you bought the cue to flip and make a profit, it is likely you may have bought it to play with. If you in fact did buy the cue to play with then you owe it to yourself to do just that.

If you bought the cue as an investment, you shouldn't have used either shaft or the butt

Some buyers will see an unplayed shaft as a bonus, others will not.

People are different. Follow your heart. (What if that unplayed cue makes it a magical cue for you? ...and you never try it...).

 

[Twice]

put your favorite tip on both shafts, figure out which one you prefer to play with and stick with that shaft. keep them clean and I don't think it'll affect the value.
JMHO

T

 

[Woof Biscuit]

Thanks for the feedback. I dropped the two shafts from about two inches from the ground (tip first of course) and the unplayed one sounds better. I did buy the cue to play with. I'm by no means a collector. I appreciate the functional art of cues but I'm a player first and foremost.