The stock photo doesn't really serve the pearl any justice. It looks a LOT nicer up close. I did see one of their $400 cues with a really slight blemish on one of the points and they had it marked down to $200. I was tempted to pick it up but figure it'll probably be sitting there for a while. If anyone ever wants a factory second or anything like that, let me know. I'll drive up there (only 20 minutes or so) and take a look for you, let you know how much and whatnot.