NICEST CASE YOU'LL EVER SEE.... Because it's mine:)

Hey, Ken. Very unique case. Great work.

Hope your coming to the DCC.

Happy Holiday and I'll talk to you soon.................

JimmyK
 
I'm sorry to say but if I ever meet you in a dark alley, and you have that case, I'm going to be like one of the cowboys on it and YELL, THIS IS A STICK UP, your getting Mugged.


But seriously, Beautiful, Not Simply either, everything is top notch with that. Awsome.
 
Fatboy said:
I got a case exactly like that when I opened a checking account at Wells Fargo.:eek: :p :p :p
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Eric; I think I know you well enough that you'll not take offense if I characterize you as ..... well..... Eric... you're an a$$hole. :groucho:
 
case

darn & i was just going to offer $85k, guess i'll have to invest in some thing else. sweet case ken. regards don
 
HighEndCues said:
Not looking to sell the case right now..
But, If you want everything in the case, the case is included in the $90k price tag..:)
Best,
Ken
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I that a JBcase? i look great.
 
That is an Instroke dealer case. There were a few of them made and I think that maybe Prather or Bludworth had this one. I designed the case.

The tooling however was done either by a master tooler in the Czech Republic or by one of my former partner's friends. I am not sure because it was done after I left Germany.

We made many dealer cases like this out of nappa leather and they were $500.

It's a beautiful piece. I think that the original price was $1500 or $1600 somewhere in that range.

John
 
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John Barton said:
That is an Instroke dealer case. There were a few of them made and I think that maybe Prather or Bludworth had this one. I designed the case.

The tooling however was done either by a master tooler in the Czech Republic or by one of my former partner's friends. I am not sure because it was done after I left Germany.

We made many dealer cases like this out of nappa leather and they were $500.

It's a beautiful piece. I think that the original price was $1500 or $1600 somewhere in that range.

John
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Yeah I was right with Instroke:wink:
John wait your Sketch:grin:
Ralf
 
John Barton said:
That is an Instroke dealer case. There were a few of them made and I think that maybe Prather or Bludworth had this one. I designed the case.

The tooling however was done either by a master tooler in the Czech Republic or by one of my former partner's friends. I am not sure because it was done after I left Germany.

We made many dealer cases like this out of nappa leather and they were $500.

It's a beautiful piece. I think that the original price was $1500 or $1600 somewhere in that range.

John
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Hi John,
Thanks alot for the information..
It is an absolute incredible case.. I love it..
Whoever did the tooling was definitely a Master..
I'm very surprised at the original price( Must have been a while ago)..
You can find 2x4's going in that range..
I can't imagine someone attempting to make a case like
this at 3x that price...

Thanks,
Ken
 
thediamond said:
I will give you $1600 for it, Ken.....you can keep the SWs:D
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Hey my Oversea's buddy,
I'm going to hold on to this case for now..
I appreciate your offer..
I couldn't imagine someone attemting this case again for that kind of money..
If John can make another like this at that price, I would consider buying another one from him. Just don't know who would do the tooling???
Maybe John can get back to us..
Any Barry's left over for me:)
Best,
Ken
 
Well there is certainly an argument for finding this Eastern Block Master Tooler cause the work on that case is exceptional.

I haven't sold everything, Ken. Just a few select cues. I got PMs from worried dealers thinking I was jacking in cues. Don't worry.....your livelihoods remain intact, he, he, he!!!
 
thediamond said:
Well there is certainly an argument for finding this Eastern Block Master Tooler cause the work on that case is exceptional.

I haven't sold everything, Ken. Just a few select cues. I got PMs from worried dealers thinking I was jacking in cues. Don't worry.....your livelihoods remain intact, he, he, he!!!
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Hey Simon,
I was just snooping to see if you were moving Barry's..

Dealer's really PMed you worrying:smile:
Thank God I don't have to rely on cues for my Livelihood..
Take care,
Ken
 
I was joking about the livelihood bit. Just concerned people that thought it was the end of collecting for me. Still got a few makers on the globe that need to make me a wand before I leave cues. Its nice buying nice cues but its even better having them made.
 
thediamond said:
I was joking about the livelihood bit. Just concerned people that thought it was the end of collecting for me. Still got a few makers on the globe that need to make me a wand before I leave cues. Its nice buying nice cues but its even better having them made.
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Hey Simon,
I never had a doubt that you couldn't give it up..
Remember I saw you at Valley Forge..
You couldn't give your cash away fast enough..
Like a kid in a candy store, and we know you have a sweet tooth...
Best,
Ken
 
Thanks for reminding me, ha, ha, ha!!

Just made an inventory on what I bought over the three days and who from.......

Barry Szamboti: Classic Cues
Barry Szamboti: Highend Cues
Gus Szamboti: Cornerstone Custom Cues
Andy Gilbert: Cue Addicts
Ginacue: Cueaddicts
Thoroughbred: Tony Clifton (maker)
Thoroughbred: Tony Clifton (maker)
Thoroughbred: Tony Clifton (maker)
Jim Murnak: from Jim
Winning One Pocket:Classic Cues
Chicken Salad and drinks: Highend Cues


I flew to Florida with $5 left in my pocket:)
 
thediamond said:
Well there is certainly an argument for finding this Eastern Block Master Tooler cause the work on that case is exceptional.

I haven't sold everything, Ken. Just a few select cues. I got PMs from worried dealers thinking I was jacking in cues. Don't worry.....your livelihoods remain intact, he, he, he!!!
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We have some super badass toolers over here. Had a true master in my house a few weeks ago. This guy is a legend here.

Check out Japanese tooling on the net and you will some stuff that blows you away.

Also Jiasen has a pretty strong panoramic tooling master right now. We could definitely do more cases like this.
 
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