New cue?
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DeeDeeCues
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the quality that matters can't really be seen.
I apologize that I don't really know how to answer your question. I'm replying because your post has been up a while without response.
At under $500, you aren't talking about a custom cue unless it is a sneaky or a plain Jane. Look closely at the wood under the finish, try to see sanding marks. Look for any gaps or glue lines where pieces come together. If it has points, see if they are the same length. Other than that, there isn't much that can be seen that is telling off quality.
In the $500 range, it would probably be a production cue. Mezz or Joss would be the brands I recommend.
Custom cues usually start higher than $500 and often a custom cue at a low price would be a red flag in itself. The problem from a consumer standpoint is that it can be hard to see if it's a well made cue or not, obviously there are some thing you can look for like sanding marks, are things nice and straight, gluelines and so on, but that doesnt tell how the woods seasoned, how long it took to turn from a square to a finished cue. What type of finish is used, the quality, fit and finish of parts used. Personally I thread everything as I feel the chemical bond by itself isn't strong enough and I send things out, not knowing how it's gonna be used and in what climate, so I do everything I can to avoid problems down the line.
Custom cues usually start higher than $500 and often a custom cue at a low price would be a red flag in itself. The problem from a consumer standpoint is that it can be hard to see if it's a well made cue or not, obviously there are some thing you can look for like sanding marks, are things nice and straight, gluelines and so on, but that doesnt tell how the woods seasoned, how long it took to turn from a square to a finished cue. What type of finish is used, the quality, fit and finish of parts used. Personally I thread everything as I feel the chemical bond by itself isn't strong enough and I send things out, not knowing how it's gonna be used and in what climate, so I do everything I can to avoid problems down the line.
