Is $1,000 Enough?

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As I've said in a couple of previous threads I'm looking to upgrade my cues & go custom, I have picked the cue maker & what I want done design wise but what I would like opinions on is wether or not $1,000 is an acceptable amount to have a matching pair of cues made? (One player & one break).
 
Here's what i'd do: buy a $80 J&J jump/break. They work great. Spend the other $920 on the cue. Seriously, high-dollar j/b's are a waste of $$$$$. My J&J breaks(&jumps) every bit as good as the Gilbert i sold.
 
I think that really depends on your design. If you're just looking for simple plain jane or merry widow style cue without much in the way of inlays or fancy ring work, then yeah probably if you pick the right cuemaker.

Other than that...no, probably not. If you want anything beyond the simplest style or even a simple style from a more well known cue maker then I'd pick up a cheap jump/break and spend the rest on your playing cue.
 
I personally don't think you need an expensive breaker either, but I sure do like the look of a matching set of cues so do what you feel. In my opinion, 1000 is a super reasonable price to spend for a matching set if it's from a reputable maker.
 
garczar said:
Here's what i'd do: buy a $80 J&J jump/break. They work great. Spend the other $920 on the cue. Seriously, high-dollar j/b's are a waste of $$$$$. My J&J breaks(&jumps) every bit as good as the Gilbert i sold.
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As someone who owns a Gilbert jump/break...I don't disagree. I love my Gilbert and I plan on keeping it, but it's not because I think it performs better than a J&J for $80. I like the feel, balance, and quality of my Gilbert so it's worth it to me. But I know I could break and jump equally with a cheaper cue and the same tip on there (Samsara) and balance and feel aren't nearly as important or necessary in a break cue I don't think. I hate playing with butt heavy house cues but I can break with one just fine.
 
What is this cuemaker's current rate? If it's from SouthWest, then $1000 for a pair is a downright bargain.
 
garczar said:
Here's what i'd do: buy a $80 J&J jump/break. They work great. Spend the other $920 on the cue. Seriously, high-dollar j/b's are a waste of $$$$$. My J&J breaks(&jumps) every bit as good as the Gilbert i sold.
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I would go with this ^^^
In a few years time (banking all those nickels and dimes) you'll be able to get a custom J/B if you so desire :thumbup:
 
Spend 80% on a great custom and 20% on a good b/j cue......personally, I'd make the allocation 90%/10%.
 
I have to agree!

slide13 said:
As someone who owns a Gilbert jump/break...I don't disagree. I love my Gilbert and I plan on keeping it, but it's not because I think it performs better than a J&J for $80. I like the feel, balance, and quality of my Gilbert so it's worth it to me. But I know I could break and jump equally with a cheaper cue and the same tip on there (Samsara) and balance and feel aren't nearly as important or necessary in a break cue I don't think. I hate playing with butt heavy house cues but I can break with one just fine.
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I have had a number of early Gilberts and they look and break great. I also think that its always worth checking with some of the Cue brokers, searching the used market first.
 
An alternate plan..,

9 ball said:
As I've said in a couple of previous threads I'm looking to upgrade my cues & go custom, I have picked the cue maker & what I want done design wise but what I would like opinions on is wether or not $1,000 is an acceptable amount to have a matching pair of cues made? (One player & one break).
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Joe Salazar Custom Cur Broker or Cornerstone Custom Cue Brokers
 
Bavafongoul said:
Spend 80% on a great custom and 20% on a good b/j cue......personally, I'd make the allocation 90%/10%.
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I totally took the "20% on a good b/j" the wrong way!

I said I wouldn't give $200 for a b/j! But then I asked,,,, if it was a reeeaaaly good b/j??? Then maybe;)
 
I think it really depends on what you're after. Just keep in mind that a custom isn't necessarily an upgrade and the wait can be a long one
 
Who is it? If that question is out of line then thats fine too, but if you like the maker and their work then thats a pretty reasonable deal. Everything made to your specs is the reason for going custom anyway. It's all about what you want......not what everybody tells you to get.

Also, in all honesty if you have to come here to ask this question then the set you are thinking about getting might not be for you............I hope you don't take this the wrong way because it wasn't meant to be said in a mean or bitter way.
 
I think there is some confusion as to what you're asking.

Are you aski if $1000 is enough to get two cues built to you specs?

Or

Are you asking if the $1000 you've been quoted for the two cues is reasonable?


I assumed the fist, but some people are assuming the second. If the second, I think $1000 for two custom cues is pretty cheap! If the first, see my previous reply.
 
Black-Balled said:
I say 743 is enough.
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Blackie,u changed ur pic - WTF lol? Seriously though " Custom " is VERY subjective now days - and with current definitions o doubt u can get both for that price. I am with the others though, don't worry so much about getting a matched set. Spend a couple honeies on a decent J/B and spend the rest and be mostly worried about your player.
 
slide13 said:
I think there is some confusion as to what you're asking.

Are you aski if $1000 is enough to get two cues built to you specs?

Or

Are you asking if the $1000 you've been quoted for the two cues is reasonable?


I assumed the fist, but some people are assuming the second. If the second, I think $1000 for two custom cues is pretty cheap! If the first, see my previous reply.
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I thought about this after I made my reply. He could get a nice set made for $1000 by some cuemakers that frequent this forum. It would just depend on who made for it to be a reasonable price.
 
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