If your boss ask you to work next month for 75 .percent of your normal pay.
That's a apple to oranges.
People already have agreements with their salary.
Like I said before.....if he ordered the cue with the agreed price then no, you should get the agreed upon price.
On the other hand, if the cue is one you already had and are just trying to sell it..well, it should not be considered offensive to make a offer of 25% off your asking.
Btw, did you ask him if he was willing to give 375 or even 350?
Custom cues are not sought after or even looked at the same these days.
He'll, the average Joe in most all pool rooms can't tell the difference between top tier and cheapest of the customs.
Its just the way it is thanks to economy not to mention there are production cues in the $300 range that play very well........and most importantly the average Joe has heard of the (common) brand.
Most all room goers know of McDermott, pechauer, Predator, players etc.... but mention Scruggs and the like and 80% don't know what or who it is.
That's just the way things are now.