I was just cruising the pawn shops and...

bznsharkie

bznsharkie

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I found a Huebler cue, I honestly dont know much about them, but it was a tad beat up and they were asking $150 worth it? I need to know quick so I can run back down there. The wood was like a purple color and it was in mediocre condition.
 
You can most likely take it to a cue maker and have them re-finish it and make other repairs as needed.
 
From what I've heard, Huebler makes a good cue,Quality workmanship with a nice hit.I've never heard anyone say anything but good things about Huebler cues.

If it's not warped (most likely wont be) try offering them $75 and perhaps you can get it for $100.

Go to there website and perhaps you can see simuliar cue designs and see what they are going for. Here's their website URL
http://www.hueblercue.com/
Good luck, RJ
 
Yeah I actually just got back, and I got it for $100, I will post some pictures later, but it is birdseye maple and on the butt it says "Cue By Huebler" then in small print "made in U.S.A."
 
you should look under the bumper. custom cues were marked "custom shop" or something like that.
 
My experence with Pawn Shops is most stuff is over priced, and few bargins are there. Ex LAPD friend of mine was a Pawn Broker outside of Sacramento, bought stuff for Pennies on the Dollar, and Sold to unspecting Buyer for way more than a True Retail Value. Buyer know what you are buying, value, or you can get stung real bad. I was in a local Pawn Shop Recently, they had a Glock that was worth $250.00 used in any Gun Shop as it was First Generation Glock 17, was asking $500.00 for it. New Glock 17 can be had for about $450.00.....
 
It is a Huebler for sure, made in Missouri. I would have only spent $75 tops for that cue, of course our cost of living between our parts of the country can be quite different. Around here that cue would sale for 135-150 new.
 
Pawn shop owners are not uniformed business people that are willing to sell stuff for a few beads. With the internet today I am sure they know the full value of something, that is how they make their living. It appears as if you were not in the market for a cue but wanted something to flip and make a quick dollar. The best advice and words that I live by is from the "Flim Flam Man": "The only reason I can cheat them is because they think that they are cheating me. You cannot cheat a honest person." I have live by this and believe that it is true.
 
Yeah I am considering getting it restored and buying a nice shaft, so that by this summer it can be my main play cue. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think it will probably shoot better then my low end Mcdermott.
 
Looks like the AS-E2 with a modification from their current joint collar. Looks like it was used by a REAL CHALK GRINDER. $300 dollar cue new currently.

Terry
 
bznsharkie said:
Here are the pictures, also how do I pull off the bumper to tell if its custom.

http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=547508976
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You don't need to pull off the bumper. If it's a custom shop cue it will be visible around the perimeter of the rubber bumper. I know this because I have one. I had it refinished by Mike Webb(beautiful job Mike) and it is BETTER than new. I'll post a pic or 2 if I can figure out(and fix) why my camera won't download to my pc.

George
 
bznsharkie said:
Yeah I am considering getting it restored and buying a nice shaft, so that by this summer it can be my main play cue. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think it will probably shoot better then my low end Mcdermott.
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I bought a huebler in the late '80's and sent it in for restoration this last summer. I went through huebler because the rings were a bit unique and they offer a full inspection etc... However, they ended up finding more stuff wrong than I thought and I spent some money doing it. I didn't mind because I want to keep the cue I got in college, etc.... However, I would never do that with a 100 cue I just picked up used. You could easily end up spending more than the cue is worth new or used or for sentimental value. Granted, I had a new shaft made and a full refinishing and restoration. On the 100 cue I'd keep it as is and just have somebody put a new tip on it and maybe clean up the shaft. At most get a new playing shaft. If you do a lot more I hate to say it but you might just want to get a new huebler if you like the way it hits. If you send it to huebler they will inspect it and then have you approve the work. They won't surprise you with the bill, but they might recommend more work than you planned on.
 
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