Crispy Fish said:
Nineballchamp said:
Lucasi authenticity
- Thread starter Crispy Fish
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Decals vs. Inlays
Wouldn't you be able to tell if it was decals if you took
a magnifying glass or jeweller's eye with you and examined
the cue with those? Wouldn't a decal be raised above the
wood's surface some under the finish so you could tell?
(examining the edges of the decal or inlay).
Wouldn't you be able to tell if it was decals if you took
a magnifying glass or jeweller's eye with you and examined
the cue with those? Wouldn't a decal be raised above the
wood's surface some under the finish so you could tell?
(examining the edges of the decal or inlay).
Don't you think
that inlaying the decal itself would be going to extremes, and
cause to much labor to be done? I mean, if you go to that much
trouble, why not just put a 'real' inlay in?
Although, I do think that we can learn different ways or techniques
for doing things with our products that the Asian culture can provide
for us. You only have to look at Asian originated cars to see that.
I remember when I was in the Navy, and we spent months painting
the ship, and pulled into Hong Kong, and the Captain had the Chinese
do it for us, and they were done with it in 3 days, but they did not
use Paintbrushes like us, they used sponges and rags to do it....
Plus, my Mom has a Hyundai Sonata, and my brother has a Lexus,
and he said the quality of my Mom's car rivals his Lexus ... and you
know the price difference there ... Americans are going to have to
get 'unspoiled' in future, or they will be learning some very hard lessons.
Are you listening all you unions?
hondo said:
that inlaying the decal itself would be going to extremes, and
cause to much labor to be done? I mean, if you go to that much
trouble, why not just put a 'real' inlay in?
Although, I do think that we can learn different ways or techniques
for doing things with our products that the Asian culture can provide
for us. You only have to look at Asian originated cars to see that.
I remember when I was in the Navy, and we spent months painting
the ship, and pulled into Hong Kong, and the Captain had the Chinese
do it for us, and they were done with it in 3 days, but they did not
use Paintbrushes like us, they used sponges and rags to do it....
Plus, my Mom has a Hyundai Sonata, and my brother has a Lexus,
and he said the quality of my Mom's car rivals his Lexus ... and you
know the price difference there ... Americans are going to have to
get 'unspoiled' in future, or they will be learning some very hard lessons.
Are you listening all you unions?
Snapshot9 said:
A decal (not to be confused with a transfer) the size of points would likely cause a buildup of whatever clearcoat they use along the edges unless they recess it or blend the edges somehow. This means sanding and re-coating(added cost). Don't know what the cost of real inlays is but assume even as low as $1 per cue as compared to $1 to have 100 decals made. Personally I could care less about what my actual playing cue looks like as long as it plays. It could cost $5.00 or $500 and I'd be happy I hadn't been ripped off, but $200+ for a cue with decals that MAYBE cost $ 20 - $ 40 to make?
Terry
What's a transfer?Tbeaux said:
A transfer is the anal massage you got when you spent $200 on a cue you could have bought at Wal-Mart. Did I read this thread right? Lucasi Authenticity? You guys are lost.
Why don't you contribute something then instead of just slinging insults?SPINTHEBALL said:
Crispy Fish said:
Go to the McDermott site and look at the low end cues with the pictures on them. Those are transfers. McDermott offers an option to make a transfer using pics or drawings from the customer, they will then put the transfer on their low end model solid white cue. Costs around $200+ I think. Don't know if it's worth the additional cost or not but it is available. It's kind of like a decal but very thin.It can be printed out right on a printer and used. Don't know if Lucasi or anybody could make a transfer that looks like real points that's why I figured decals on the Lucasi.
Terry
Hey Fish,
Have I got the cue for you!!! Its a Viper with all the decals you can handle, the best part is, Ill sell it just to you for 250.
its people like me that try to help people like you= it always backfires, if your only spending 250 be happy it has a joint in it. Save up and buy a real cue
Have I got the cue for you!!! Its a Viper with all the decals you can handle, the best part is, Ill sell it just to you for 250.
its people like me that try to help people like you= it always backfires, if your only spending 250 be happy it has a joint in it. Save up and buy a real cueSnapshot9 said:
I bought a Lucasi through ebay. When I contacted the dealer about the claim that the advertised inlays were decals, he responded to me, saying they were inlays as far as he knew, and gave me a number to call if I wanted. So if anyone wants to call....
"If you wish to call the makers and importers of these cues and ask them this same question please do so at 1-800-835-7665 and ask for Wes Bond then tell him of this link and make sure that they get Mike Baggot the GM involved since he needs to know about this claim that Lucasi cues are overlay."
"Yeah you are right" about what?LWW said:
This thread is about whether or not Lucasi cues are falsely advertised as having inlays, not the hit of the cue. For me personally, the hit isn't as important since I'm putting a Z shaft on it anyway. So when it comes to the butt, I'm mainly interested in something that looks good to me. I know that's not a popular opinion -- some people don't care what their cue looks like -- but I'm not trying to change anybody's mind about it. It's just my personal preference and that's okay. It's not like I'll be forcing YOU to play with the cue, is it?Nineballchamp said:Hey Fish,
Have I got the cue for you!!! Its a Viper with all the decals you can handle, the best part is, Ill sell it just to you for 250.
hellboymcclain
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yeah im not sure on the materials but i have a l-e65 with a predator and it hits great. i have had it re finished and it was real.
i have the lucasi L-e66 and i can vouch for the authenticity of the inlays on that one, my cue has a chip in the finish right at the edge of the inlay, i scraped my fingernail against it and felt flush with the rest of the cue, many of the sites claim the wood to be ebony and i looked under a real bright light and i can see woodgrain, but on the other hand i know nothing about ebony, but for what its worth i think the marble inlays in my L-E66 are real
I own a Lucasi, I purchased a Billiard Warehouse made by Lucasi, supposedly only 25 were made, in any case I just like the look and is my current break cue. With the Radial pin and non Stailess joint it would rivial alot of more expensive cues out there Playability wise. IMO, where its made doesnt concern me, because before Lucasi, you couldnt get an affordable cue that played as well as Lucasi.
I also think people need to leave Politics to the politicians, I see a product that performs, and is affordable, as far as the people who actualy make the cue, or Where shouldnt matter as long as the product is good. If the American cue maker's want to fend off Lucasi sales then they need to up the anty with a better product for the same price. I see this a challenge, not a threat.
The American cue makers as well as WE Americans need to challenge our cue makers to build a better product at the same cost. Sure they proboly wont make 100% profit on every cue but the Masses of Americans will stand by our cue makers if they make an effort to compete.
A freind of mine Just purchased a base model Joss, Recieved the cue yesterday and I hate to say this but Ive seen better Player's cues. I didnt say anything, and I will keep my opinion from him on this but I cant believe the quality of these cues. Joss used to be the only cue Id use, and they are still a good cue, but for the money I'll keep my Lucasi.
Right now, best bang for the buck, American? Id have to say Schuler. having played with my Newly aquired Schuler 2 days, having my lucasi, and hitting with a brand new joss yesterday the Schuler by far is superior, better hit, more spin, and the balance is perfect. The Only cue even close would be Schon, and I hate to say it but the Schuler imo is the better cue.
Best of Luck,
SPINDOKTOR
I also think people need to leave Politics to the politicians, I see a product that performs, and is affordable, as far as the people who actualy make the cue, or Where shouldnt matter as long as the product is good. If the American cue maker's want to fend off Lucasi sales then they need to up the anty with a better product for the same price. I see this a challenge, not a threat.
The American cue makers as well as WE Americans need to challenge our cue makers to build a better product at the same cost. Sure they proboly wont make 100% profit on every cue but the Masses of Americans will stand by our cue makers if they make an effort to compete.
A freind of mine Just purchased a base model Joss, Recieved the cue yesterday and I hate to say this but Ive seen better Player's cues. I didnt say anything, and I will keep my opinion from him on this but I cant believe the quality of these cues. Joss used to be the only cue Id use, and they are still a good cue, but for the money I'll keep my Lucasi.
Right now, best bang for the buck, American? Id have to say Schuler. having played with my Newly aquired Schuler 2 days, having my lucasi, and hitting with a brand new joss yesterday the Schuler by far is superior, better hit, more spin, and the balance is perfect. The Only cue even close would be Schon, and I hate to say it but the Schuler imo is the better cue.
Best of Luck,
SPINDOKTOR