How much is a shaft with 'special' ferrule worth?

[zpele]

I have to opportunity to buy a cue with shafts with ferrules that have been changed to ivory by a reputable cuemaker. What kind of an impact does that have on the value of the shaft? They are not low deflection and there are 2 of them.

All together with the cue itself the guy is looking for around $300. The cue alone (McDermott TC-1) makes it worth it as a resale but I don't know anything about the value of the shafts or if they detract from the value.

I did talk to someone in my area and he said the fact that the ferrules were changed means there may have been a problem with them in the first place that warranted such a repair.

 

[Black-Balled]

I have to opportunity to buy a cue with shafts with ferrules that have been changed to ivory by a reputable cuemaker. What kind of an impact does that have on the value of the shaft? They are not low deflection and there are 2 of them.

All together with the cue itself the guy is looking for around $300. The cue alone (McDermott TC-1) makes it worth it as a resale but I don't know anything about the value of the shafts or if they detract from the value.

I did talk to someone in my area and he said the fact that the ferrules were changed means there may have been a problem with them in the first place that warranted such a repair.

that was the first thought, but upion further thought...

The probability that 2 shafts' ferrules would require replacement is pretty low, don't you think?

I don't think it would really have any impact on value.

 

[ideologist]

I have to opportunity to buy a cue with shafts with ferrules that have been changed to ivory by a reputable cuemaker. What kind of an impact does that have on the value of the shaft? They are not low deflection and there are 2 of them.

All together with the cue itself the guy is looking for around $300. The cue alone (McDermott TC-1) makes it worth it as a resale but I don't know anything about the value of the shafts or if they detract from the value.

I did talk to someone in my area and he said the fact that the ferrules were changed means there may have been a problem with them in the first place that warranted such a repair.

It depends on the shafts. Are they McDermott shafts? They aren't anything special. Not bad shafts by anymeans, but nothing special. Ivory ferrules aren't going to send their value up too much.

People have ferrules switched out to ivory for playability. Ivory is one of the worst offenders in giving more deflection. But, people who played with ivory for a long time enjoy the feel, it gives a very distinct amount of feedback.

Also, the only people who are going to buy that cue for $300 are going to want 2 shafts with it. Even then, be ready for disappointment. McDermotts are only investment pieces when collectors are shopping for them.

 

[cueaddicts]

Usually, having an ivory ferrule on a good shaft can mean an extra $50 more in value, on average. All depends on what brand of shaft really.

 

[zpele]

It depends on the shafts. Are they McDermott shafts? They aren't anything special. Not bad shafts by anymeans, but nothing special. Ivory ferrules aren't going to send their value up too much.

People have ferrules switched out to ivory for playability. Ivory is one of the worst offenders in giving more deflection. But, people who played with ivory for a long time enjoy the feel, it gives a very distinct amount of feedback.

Also, the only people who are going to buy that cue for $300 are going to want 2 shafts with it. Even then, be ready for disappointment. McDermotts are only investment pieces when collectors are shopping for them.

Well $300 for the TC-1 is very low. It's currently valued at $1400 in value as it was only given away in a certain tournament and could not be bought.

Of course that price is optimistic and it really depends on what someone is willing to pay.

 

[ideologist]

Well $300 for the TC-1 is very low. It's currently valued at $1400 in value as it was only given away in a certain tournament and could not be bought.

Of course that price is optimistic and it really depends on what someone is willing to pay.

McDermott is valuing it at that. I'm not knocking the cue, I think it is very classy looking, I love the laurels. But, those prices are exorbitant at best. I'll betting that only a hardcore McD collector will buy it for a price that satisfies you. If you buy it for $300, you may not get more than that for it.

 

[rayjay]

Most likely the ferrules were changed to ivory for play characteristics. An ivory ferrule can cost $75 or more to install. Having them makes your cue more desirable, but I don't think the value goes up because of them.

 

[RRfireblade]

Generally adds anywhere between 50 and 70/80ish to the cost of a standard shaft to add an Ivory ferrule.

In the used market, you can figure out the depreciation.

Given the choice, I'd probably pop another 50 tops for Ivory.