JOB South West

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When I saw the 50K South West on ebay my first reaction was "Holy Crap". But then I thought "Well why not?" If I had the cash to spare, I'd buy it.

By the way I'd love to see that Sea Turtle case. The cue aint bad either.

JOB South West
 
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50k .... who knows..... how bad does someone want it..... i've seen fancy ones go for almost 15-20k....

that is a beauty though!
man- to be rich like Bill Gates.... then i wouldn't care- i'd spend 50k...
 
That same cue was for sale on ebay last year for 60K,and the Sea Turtle case is a leather print,not the real thing.
 
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I want to know why a personal friend of a great cuemaker would sell a cue that was made especially for him. I can't imagine a gift that could be more meaningful than something that was handcrafted by a friend just for you before his death. Cash can always be made somewhere else... the saying "everything can be bought for the right price" shouldn't apply here.


*** I just noticed that the seller will ship worldwide with "optional" insurance... I think I might buy a $50,000 cue and take the chance and save a few bucks on shipping :)
 
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lazybum said:
I want to know why a personal friend of a great cuemaker would sell a cue that was made especially for him. I can't imagine a gift that could be more meaningful than something that was handcrafted by a friend just for you before his death. Cash can always be made somewhere else... the saying "everything can be bought for the right price" shouldn't apply here.


*** I just noticed that the seller will ship worldwide with "optional" insurance... I think I might buy a $50,000 cue and take the chance and save a few bucks on shipping :)
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I guess there are any number of reasons why someone would make the decision to sell, but I know it would be tough. I also know that if I ever sell anyone on here a $50,000 cue, I will personally deliver it...forget giving it to UPS/FedEx, etc.
Joe
 
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the guy is selling and some other cues for Jim Blaylock owner of JOB's in Nashville,Tn.the price is completely out of line.if i was filthy rich i wouldn't pay $20,000.
 
masonh said:
the guy is selling and some other cues for Jim Blaylock owner of JOB's in Nashville,Tn.the price is completely out of line.if i was filthy rich i wouldn't pay $20,000.
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you wouldn't even be in the running anyway at that price. i'm sure he's had offers over that. if the claims about the cue are documented by Laurie the cue is worth much more than 20K imo but what would i know. :)
 
it was a sarcastic statement meaning the price is way too high.i wouldn't be in the running b/c he wants 50 geezels.get it.i have seen nicer ones than that sell for 20's.
 
masonh said:
it was a sarcastic statement meaning the price is way too high.i wouldn't be in the running b/c he wants 50 geezels.get it.i have seen nicer ones than that sell for 20's.
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how do you know it's way too high and what information do you have to say so. are you a potential player in the purchase?? there's only 1 of these "last" cues by Jerry. that and the fact that's it's a very fancy example made for a personal freind can make all the difference.
 
I tend to agree...

I agree with Bama. I look at the Balabuska for the Pete, and think the same thing.

Hell, I have a hard time selling cues that I have "normal" cuemakers make for me as I develop a relationship or partnership if you will as we work on the cues together.

But on the other hand, eventually it will be handed down to an heir, maybe, who may or may not understand its significance. I have a piddly collection of maybe 10-12 cues worth maybe $25K TOTAL. The same amount in guns and probably the same amount in coins. Not a big deal, the only thing, when I die and the kids dont want them for whatever reason, I would like them to get fair market value (ie sell them for what their worth instead of a yard sale).

The point is sometimes it may be easier to give the $50K cash (or 48.2K) than a cue that they dont know what the hell to do with, and heaven forbid they actually play with it.

Ken
 
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