Inlaid Tascarella Soon To Be/FS

[SphinxnihpS]

I would be happy to overnight you a cashiers check for $2500 for you cue. Please reply with your address if I understand what you are saying correctly. Mine isn't worth $5500 maybe only as much as the 12 pointer in your opinion. You should be doing handstands that I'd be dumb enough to pay more than my asking price of my other 12 pointer for your cue. Where's that Address?

You basically asked for information on why your cue is NOT worth your asking price of $5500. I'm not saying that it isn't, because someone might like it enough to pay that price, and then you can do the handstands. I was only making a comparison of the amount of work in your 3 Bluegrass Cues and mine, the different materials involved, and the asthetics. My main point is that the amount of time spent making that cue, and the other twelve point BG you have is comparable, maybe even comparable to your windowed cue, and that this is the largest factor in price, or at least SHOULD BE for a relatively new cue (though certainly there are people who weigh other traits of a cue more heavily, but I don't think too many cue makers do). The materials used in construction have much less impact. And finally, in its favor, it is a striking design. You are asking $2300 for the 12 pointer, and less for the windowed cue, so that's $3000+ more for the cue pictured in this thread. I don't think it's worth it.

What makes you think this cue is worth so much more than the others? You were not very specific, so perhaps your input will clarify it? Maybe I'm missing something from the pics?

 

[lenoxmjs]

Your point is well taken in the fact that construction probably did not take that much longer than the other cues. But from the wood standpoint I believe that any burl and ebony cue will command a premium in today's market. There just aren't too many people who don't like the combo as opposed to say purple heart or tulipwood. Now add to the fact that the cue is featured in the Blue book and has a multi segmented wrapless handle that is the nicest burl I've ever seen in a cue and I think your getting there. I believe there is an Ebony snakewood cue not nearly as fancy on billiardcue.com for like $4500 or so. I really wasn't even trying to sell the Harris. Everybody wanted a price so I gave them one $5500 is the price the owner wants and a small and I do emphasize small commission for myself. Now can we please get back to selling the Tascarella. Thank You.

Will be nice to see some of the cues that will be posted in Jazz's Thread.

 

[MikeH]

I think you are quite a bit high on that Tascarella, it is a great cue no doubt there, however you can pickup a non-inlayed 4pt 4veneer steel-jointed Rosewood cue for 2400-2900 (depending on wrap).

You never know though, perhaps you will find someone wanting to fork over the extra 1600-2100 for the 12 MOP inlays?

-Mike

 

[lenoxmjs]

Sounds good sir a new unplayed Tascarella for $2400. I'll buy everyone you can find for that money.

 

[MikeH]

I did not say new and I gave a range 2400-2900, and yes you can find a new Rosewood 4pt 4veneer non-inlayed Tascarella cue that range.

Kind of rude to ask peoples opinions/reasons and then put words in their mouths they did not say to defend your price...

Ohh well, not going to hijack your thread with an argument, best of luck on your sale...maybe you can sign my Forbes when you make the cover?

-Mike

 

[lenoxmjs]

Cue is sold pending funds. Thanks to all who expressed interest. More great hard to find cues to come..

 

[lenoxmjs]

I did not say new and I gave a range 2400-2900, and yes you can find a new Rosewood 4pt 4veneer non-inlayed Tascarella cue that range.

Kind of rude to ask peoples opinions/reasons and then put words in their mouths they did not say to defend your price...

Ohh well, not going to hijack your thread with an argument, best of luck on your sale...maybe you can sign my Forbes when you make the cover?

-Mike

Sorry my bad it's been a long day. Was just checking out the pics of your kids, very cute. Just a heads up though I'm going to be a dad for the first time and had picked out this really cool Eddie Bauer carseat for the kid when he arrives. My sister informed me that they are going to be recalling some of them something about possible amputation of the childs fingers. Since I see you got one I thought you might want to check on it.

 

[lenoxmjs]

Well, if you look at the cue gallery, you WILL see a fancier bluegrass cue. mine And I'll tell you, I paid NO WAY near $5500 for that cue. Granted, the amboyna segmented handle is a $1000 item. There is nothing wrong with trying to make a buck, but not in the order of about $2500 more than what you paid for it less than a year ago. If you can find a buyer at that price, let me know b/c mine would be worth $6000+....would love to almost double my money in 4 months

One last time. That Bluegrass does not belong to me. I simply posted what the owner of the cue stated it would take to make a deal. I did add $250 to the price to cover time and aggrivation in the event the person backed out and I got stuck with the cue. I think that that is a very slim margin. I have no Idea why you think I have owned this cue less than a year. I've never owned it and simply have access to it should someone be interested in it. In a way what difference does it make what the cue cost the owner . This is America and if you don't like the price make an offer or spend your money for a different cue. Even though I still pretty new at this I've bought a lot of cues from A-Z ers and Sold a lot of cues to them and every body is as happy as a clam so far. The only cue that I did own in the picture was the Tascarella which thankfully has a new home. Now it is official GUTSHOT does have the nicest Bluegrass I've seen. Thanks for letting me vent....

 

[Deadon]

I did not say new and I gave a range 2400-2900, and yes you can find a new Rosewood 4pt 4veneer non-inlayed Tascarella cue that range.

Kind of rude to ask peoples opinions/reasons and then put words in their mouths they did not say to defend your price...

Ohh well, not going to hijack your thread with an argument, best of luck on your sale...maybe you can sign my Forbes when you make the cover?

-Mike

And you are right Mike, I bought one unplayed in that price range ($2550.00) fairly recently, from a well known dealer. Several others have been sold on here in that price range. Thats why I didn't make an inquiry on it or the Szamboti.

 

[gutshot]

Ok, I take back what I said about the Harris price. After thinking about it, that price is really not that out of line. Considering the base price of that cue, the fact that it is in the Blue Book (if that is the cue), the popularity of Blue Grass Cues, and the fact that you are selling it for someone and needing some room to haggle and fee to sell it, $5500 may not be out of line.

 

[lenoxmjs]

New Price

After discussing the Bluegrass cue with it's owner the new Non-negotiable price is $4700. Hopefully this works for you all.