Is it worth it to sell a beat up cue?

SirNoobs

SirNoobs

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I have an old Dufferin sneaky pete (the ones with the pin in the shaft) in my cue case which I use as a breaker but it is such a hassle to get out of the case because it's like a damn club. Since I don't use it as much I've been thinking of getting rid of it and possibly buying a dedicated breaker.

I'm not sure if I should even put it up for sale because while the shaft and the butt roll somewhat straight apart, the pin is bent where when I put them together, the cue has a somewhat significant roll. I realized if I tried to replace the pin, it would cost almost as much as the cue itself! What would be the best option here? Should I keep the cue as is or try to get the pin fixed so it can sell?
 
I typically save cues like that for kids I see at the pool hall who have a liking for the game and you can tell are trying to play. Makes them happy and the cue doesnt go to waste.
Chuck
 
SirNoobs said:
I have an old Dufferin sneaky pete (the ones with the pin in the shaft) in my cue case which I use as a breaker but it is such a hassle to get out of the case because it's like a damn club. Since I don't use it as much I've been thinking of getting rid of it and possibly buying a dedicated breaker.

I'm not sure if I should even put it up for sale because while the shaft and the butt roll somewhat straight apart, the pin is bent where when I put them together, the cue has a somewhat significant roll. I realized if I tried to replace the pin, it would cost almost as much as the cue itself! What would be the best option here? Should I keep the cue as is or try to get the pin fixed so it can sell?
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SirNoobs,
I would consider that I had gotten the best out of the cue and I would find someone who you think would like to learn to play and just give it to them. This chain of events might cause several players to be created because the guy you give it to might do the same with the cue itself not to mention others down the road. I would at it as a way to help the sport and just not worry about the matter. I personally don't like selling cues I never come out good anyway. So there is my opinion.
 
SirNoobs said:
I have an old Dufferin sneaky pete (the ones with the pin in the shaft) in my cue case which I use as a breaker but it is such a hassle to get out of the case because it's like a damn club. Since I don't use it as much I've been thinking of getting rid of it and possibly buying a dedicated breaker.

I'm not sure if I should even put it up for sale because while the shaft and the butt roll somewhat straight apart, the pin is bent where when I put them together, the cue has a somewhat significant roll. I realized if I tried to replace the pin, it would cost almost as much as the cue itself! What would be the best option here? Should I keep the cue as is or try to get the pin fixed so it can sell?
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Don't want it, throw it away or give it away. I don't keep crap anymore. I just throw away three cordless drills with bad batteries. It cost more to replace the batteries then they are worth and I was sick of looking at them.
 
Try and gut the top pin out of the shaft and make a crook of wood shaped shaft, so you can have a sneeky pete cane in your old age
 
I can attest that giving the cue to some kid that likes to play is the way to go.
My son got a short cue sent him as a gift by Steve Klapp when he was 8, he's 14 now and has been playing non-stop since. I don't think he'd like to play as much if he did not get the cue.
 
Thank you for your inputs.

I agree it would probably be best to hold onto it and see if I can find someone to give it away to. Hopefully, they won't mind that it has got a roll haha. Selling it as is will probably not get me much money anyway. I think if I have a little extra money on the side, I should ask a cue maker if they can get creative with it.
 
Chuck Fields said:
I typically save cues like that for kids I see at the pool hall who have a liking for the game and you can tell are trying to play. Makes them happy and the cue doesnt go to waste.
Chuck
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Well said. Good to see a casemaker who knows what he is talking about and has integrity on this site.
 
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