SouthWest is just one of many "NAME" cues , life won't end if you don't get one ... It is very petty and shallow to publicly air your disappointment . Laurie is doing the best she can . I personally have visited her and truly admire her for making a living making cues as I have made them myself . I used to have one ( from early 80's made by Jerry) that was made for Jimmy Mataya ... Played good . After 2 unsuccessful attempts to buy her cues in person , I started making my own . I've had the gambit of so-called name brands and truly believe that their names do not mean great playing cues !!! The flippers and no playing turds have set the prices because idiots are paying them . My advice , since good woods are getting harder to get , I would call PRATHER , or Andy Gilbert . They seem to have good woods ! Thats what is most important , don't pay for a name when it's all about playing the game . Get off little Laurie because she is a real sweetheart and should be admired for her work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man , people nowadays , I say spank the hell out of your children , maybe the future will improve ...
Part of what you say is true. It is like saying it is the Indian, not the Bow & Arrow. But if someone want to wait 12 year for their dream Cue, that is also OK by me. My SouthWest Number should come up in Mid 2020. Then I will decide MerrowMerry Widow, Six Pointer, and the pick the Wood Combination. The only draw back got the wait is the price also went up for 1200 -1500 bucks to who know what??
Laurie is selling something in DEMANA, and if you want a Southwest you have choices.
Southwest Tribute from any number of builders.
Southwest pre owned.
New Southwest from some person who is making a profit.
Call Laurie, get on th list wait your turns, pick you dream, pay deposit, wait for build, and wait for delivery.
Faux Southwest Decal Cue from offshore.
Your choice.:grin: