I have sent several PM's with no response.
I did respond to your message. Show your "serious" collectors, that you mentioned in the PM, the pics and make a serious offer. I'm not trying to be rude, but what part of "make me an offer" is everyone having trouble understanding? If I cant get what I believe they are worth they will continue living happy lives inside George cases.
No trades, ca$h offer. If you are a fan of old Schons you know what they are worth.
All three are non catalog stitch ring Runde Schons. I would be surprised if they are one of a kind but I have never seen other cues like them. Ive seen boatloads of nice R12s, quite a few R8s a handful of R13 R14 R15 and R16s. NONE LIKE THESE. In my opinion they are top tier loaded Runde Schons. It does not get better.
All have one original shaft with micarta ferrule. All are heavy old cues. I dont have a scale and it doesnt matter old cues are heavy.
Barbell cue is original with the expected dents, dings and scratches. In decent shape. I like it as is. 12.5 shaft
Middle cue - 2 groups of 4 ivory diamonds between 2 ivory windows, was refinished Dec 08 by Schon. Two of the ebony rings in the butt were cracked. You cant tell it was ever worked on. Schon replaced the buttcap. I still have the original durlin cap it had a dark patch on it. The dark patch didnt bother me and if I keep it I will probably have it reattached some day. I believe it belongs on the cue. They did a wonderful job faster than they said they would. HUGE THUMBS UP! 13.0 shaft
Bottom cue - 4 large ivory diamonds, was refinished by Scott Sherbine of proficient billiards in Fall 06 ish. I have no respect for him and was EXTREMELY unhappy with the results. Ive looked at pics of other cues he refinished posted here with one of the same defects that irked me. Everyone here loves Scott so I must be crazy. It is in the same condition as the day I got it back. Razor thin 11.4 shaft, 2 pre-China predator 30 inch dash ring shafts with Scotts idea of a pilot.
I am not a broke crackhead gambler. This recession is a great time to be in the auto repair business. If you are a serious buyer make a serious offer or wait till the estate sale after my death.
Thanks, Matt
Maybe if you're really lucky my widow will be using them to stake tomatoes in the garden and you can trade her some dowel rods for them .