need help valuing a pool cue
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Best guess, very inexpensive cue, possibly from overseas. The design work on the cue would seem to be an obvious copy of Joe Gold's work. If stepdad never mentioned the cue being a serious piece to mom, it prolly isn't.
For mom, I hope I'm wrong.
For mom, I hope I'm wrong.
bluejean03
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Thanks, everyone, for your ideas. My stepfather (definitely not named Rocky) used to be pretty into pool and went to conventions. He had three cues that were clearly important to him. The other two we found online, valued at around $450 and $900.
Another poster suggested that I upload pictures of under the bumper and the joint areas, so here they are - maybe they will help. Thanks again!
Thanks, everyone, for your ideas. My stepfather (definitely not named Rocky) used to be pretty into pool and went to conventions. He had three cues that were clearly important to him. The other two we found online, valued at around $450 and $900.
Another poster suggested that I upload pictures of under the bumper and the joint areas, so here they are - maybe they will help. Thanks again!
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Good pics. The inside of that buttcap has got to be unlike anyone elses. The two opposing detents should be instantly recognizable to the right collector, if it is a collectable at all.
Further, those detents suggest this cue was probably made in a high production factory as opposed to handmade. Ever look at the bottom of an old pepsi bottle or even some of todays cylindrical plastic bottles? They'll often have two opposing notches like that for the machinery to spin the object through the various stages of construction.
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Further, those detents suggest this cue was probably made in a high production factory as opposed to handmade. Ever look at the bottom of an old pepsi bottle or even some of todays cylindrical plastic bottles? They'll often have two opposing notches like that for the machinery to spin the object through the various stages of construction.
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bluejean03
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Thank you! That's really interesting and should help us get an idea of the cue's value.
I had a "ROCKY" cue once upon a time, I bought it for 20.00 in a pawnshop. It had actual railroad ring work, and was well constructed and very playable. I actually shot rather well with it.
The thing is, it is definitely an oversea production cue, and not worth much. The one I owned is what is known as a decal cue, because the "inlays" are really a graphic decal applied under the finish. Post close ups of the points and butt or look for signs like crooked points or scratched decals to see if the points on yours are inlaid or a decal. Actual inlays would be a boost to the value of the cue, but I am not sure if there are any cues by this brand with them or not.
I think actual value of this cue would be between 20 and 50 dollars depending.
dave
The thing is, it is definitely an oversea production cue, and not worth much. The one I owned is what is known as a decal cue, because the "inlays" are really a graphic decal applied under the finish. Post close ups of the points and butt or look for signs like crooked points or scratched decals to see if the points on yours are inlaid or a decal. Actual inlays would be a boost to the value of the cue, but I am not sure if there are any cues by this brand with them or not.
I think actual value of this cue would be between 20 and 50 dollars depending.
dave
I may be wrong but the notches on the inside of the butt cap look like they were designed for automated construction. My best guess would be a Chinese or Philippine mass production cue. It's hard to tell from the pics but I also think it may be decals on your cue and not actual inlays. That joint is also very typical of overseas cues that are mass produced.
I don't know about the Rocky
The cue looks like a Stout.
Nick
The cue looks like a Stout.
Nick
bluejean03
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the other cues
The other cues he had were a Jacoby that sold new for $895 ten years ago and a McDermott worth about $450. But maybe he had a cheap one, too - perhaps he started with it. I don't know if that's useful, but thanks again for everyone's help!
The other cues he had were a Jacoby that sold new for $895 ten years ago and a McDermott worth about $450. But maybe he had a cheap one, too - perhaps he started with it. I don't know if that's useful, but thanks again for everyone's help!