ordering a tascarella

[xianmacx]

What is the best way to order a tascarella? I called his number a few years ago and he borderline flipped out on me. "who are you where did you get my number?"

Did I just catch him on a bad day? Should I try again?

Lets say I did get an order in...how does the payment go? Half now, half at completion?

thanks in advance...
Ian
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[skierlawyer]

I've purchased two cues from Pete and have one on order. I recently called to order another one and he wouldn't take my order. He said he has enough orders to keep him busy for years and isn't accepting new orders. Your best bet is to buy one from someone and keep it forever. I sold my 1st Tascarella for a $800 profit a few months after I got it. Biggest reget I have. The cue was spectacular, payed like a dream and although I have another one I miss that 1st cue.

 

[spliced]

I called Pete about six months ago to ask if he would convert a titlist. He didnt sound too enthused but agreed to let me send it and he would check it out. Of course my dumbass lost the address he gave me. When I called again to get it he basically flipped on me and refused.

 

[eeng168]

What is the best way to order a tascarella? I called his number a few years ago and he borderline flipped out on me. "who are you where did you get my number?"

Did I just catch him on a bad day? Should I try again?

Lets say I did get an order in...how does the payment go? Half now, half at completion?

thanks in advance...
Ian

In the past, I've sent a deposit of $500 and you would pay the rest when the cue is completed. I don't believe he is taking any more orders.

 

[Ken_4fun]

Screw him

What is the best way to order a tascarella? I called his number a few years ago and he borderline flipped out on me. "who are you where did you get my number?"

Did I just catch him on a bad day? Should I try again?

Lets say I did get an order in...how does the payment go? Half now, half at completion?

thanks in advance...
Ian

Sounds like a flake to me. While pool players are some of the weirdest cats youll ever find, some cue makers are in a whole another class.

There are too many top flight cuemakers out there to deal with some flake.

There used to be a very good cuemaker on this site, in fact, I once called him about ordering a cue. While his cues were good, very good, they werent good enough for me to put up with his $hit.

Just my opinion,

Ken

 

[skins]

Sounds like a flake to me. While pool players are some of the weirdest cats youll ever find, some cue makers are in a whole another class.

There are too many top flight cuemakers out there to deal with some flake.

There used to be a very good cuemaker on this site, in fact, I once called him about ordering a cue. While his cues were good, very good, they werent good enough for me to put up with his $hit.

Just my opinion,

Ken

remember ken when dealing with artists, which is essentially what a cue maker is, you have to understand some create their art more for the love of it and less for the business of it. every one comes out of the wood work when a maker like this gets really popular and allot of them want a cue because they're hard to get and worth more than you pay for them. pete happens to be a great guy and loves to make cues for people who want to play with them but with his notoriety come all the people who bombard him every day to make a cue for them and i could see him being a little standoffish. i've found pete to be a very personal man but one willing to listen none the less. my suggestion to the poster is call him back and explain the situation to him and ask him again. you might be surprised at his response this time once things are talked over.

 

[jimmycue]

Sounds like a flake to me. While pool players are some of the weirdest cats youll ever find, some cue makers are in a whole another class.

There are too many top flight cuemakers out there to deal with some flake.

There used to be a very good cuemaker on this site, in fact, I once called him about ordering a cue. While his cues were good, very good, they werent good enough for me to put up with his $hit.

Just my opinion,

Ken

I have orderd and received two cues from Pete and he was great to deal with and delivered as promised. That was a few years ago so maybe he is just too busy to deal with new orders, i guess good for him but bad for anybody that wants one of his cues custom made to your own specs.

 

[vinniebabarooch]

I Agree!!

Sounds like a flake to me. While pool players are some of the weirdest cats youll ever find, some cue makers are in a whole another class.

There are too many top flight cuemakers out there to deal with some flake.

There used to be a very good cuemaker on this site, in fact, I once called him about ordering a cue. While his cues were good, very good, they werent good enough for me to put up with his $hit.

Just my opinion,

Ken

Way too many good cuemakers out there. Give Joel Hercek a call! One of the nicest guys that you would ever want to talk to. Did I mention, the BEST constructed cue that you could get! IMHO.

 

[Denny]

I understand that if you are going to contact Pete by phone you better do it in the early a.m. He does not like being taken away from his work during the day. Which may be why he was cross with you. Artist don't like to stop and start when they are in a ZONE so to speak.

Denny

 

[Ken_4fun]

Guys...there isnt an excuse.

remember ken when dealing with artists, which is essentially what a cue maker is, you have to understand some create their art more for the love of it and less for the business of it. every one comes out of the wood work when a maker like this gets really popular and allot of them want a cue because they're hard to get and worth more than you pay for them. pete happens to be a great guy and loves to make cues for people who want to play with them but with his notoriety come all the people who bombard him every day to make a cue for them and i could see him being a little standoffish. i've found pete to be a very personal man but one willing to listen none the less. my suggestion to the poster is call him back and explain the situation to him and ask him again. you might be surprised at his response this time once things are talked over.

Artist my a$$. There isnt any excuse for being an a$$. If your not interested in it answer in a professional manner.

I spoke with Arnot about building a cue. He didnt want to do it out of the material I was wanting. He was professional, very professional, I had no problem and I wish him the best.

You have let society tell you that if someone is famous or "artist" it is okay for them to behave this way. They behave this way because we allow it. Go out in public and watch children behave. They usually meet our expectations. I have swatted my daughters (a long time ago they are 18 and 15 now) on the butt occasionally to reinforce my expectations.

I dont give a damn how good he thinks his cues are ANY professional should act professional.

If you want to deal with spoiled children, good for you. I, for one, will not.

JMO

Ken

 

[badabing]

What is the best way to order a tascarella? I called his number a few years ago and he borderline flipped out on me. "who are you where did you get my number?"

Did I just catch him on a bad day? Should I try again?

Lets say I did get an order in...how does the payment go? Half now, half at completion?

thanks in advance...
Ian

I have talked to Pete three times on the phone and he was a pleasure to talk to on all three occasions. The last call was made by Pete returning my call. I had some questions on a Tascarella cue I was buying and he was kind enough to take the time to answer my questions.
Dave

 

[TommyT]

What is the best way to order a tascarella? I called his number a few years ago and he borderline flipped out on me. "who are you where did you get my number?"

Did I just catch him on a bad day? Should I try again?

Lets say I did get an order in...how does the payment go? Half now, half at completion?

thanks in advance...
Ian

I recently recieved a cue from Pete. Throughout the process he was patient and professional. He even took the time to call me after I got the cue to see if I liked it.
I wonder what time Ian called Pete or exactly how the conversation went. We are only getting one side to this story. I'm sure Pete does not suffer fools lightly.
TommyT

 

[xianmacx]

whoa whoa...easy Tommy...

I called him at approx 7pm. The conversation was a few years ago so I dont have verbatim.....

"hi my name is Ian, I am calling to get some info about your cues and possibly place an order"

"who gave you my phone number"

"um I was given it by someone on the internet"

"uh its a 2 year wait and Im not taking orders"

"ok thank you"


I am very familiar with dealing with people, I do it for a living. Im hoping I just caught him at a bad time and am going to try again using a little advice given by another poster.

Ill report my findings...

Ian
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[Koop]

He even took the time to call me after I got the cue to see if I liked it. TommyT

You see, now that is excellent customer service and exactly what you should expect from a cuemaker. Happy to hear that it was probably more of a timing issue.

 

[TellsItLikeItIs]

whoa whoa...easy Tommy...

I called him at approx 7pm. The conversation was a few years ago so I dont have verbatim.....

"hi my name is Ian, I am calling to get some info about your cues and possibly place an order"

"who gave you my phone number"

"um I was given it by someone on the internet"

"uh its a 2 year wait and Im not taking orders"

"ok thank you"


I am very familiar with dealing with people, I do it for a living. Im hoping I just caught him at a bad time and am going to try again using a little advice given by another poster.

Ill report my findings...

Ian

Why not try calling him at an earlier hour next time? Maybe at 7:00pm he was eating supper, or spending a little time with his family. I know I get a little grouchy when I have to eat a cold plate of food

 

[xianmacx]

Why not try calling him at an earlier hour next time? Maybe at 7:00pm he was eating supper, or spending a little time with his family. I know I get a little grouchy when I have to eat a cold plate of food

yes sir, I have since been given a time frame that he perfers to be contacted. Gonna give it a try.

Thanks
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[8-ball Rat]

yes sir, I have since been given a time frame that he perfers to be contacted. Gonna give it a try.

Thanks

FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY....DON'T CALL HIM ON SUNDAYS!!!

TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!

 

[skins]

Artist my a$$. There isnt any excuse for being an a$$. If your not interested in it answer in a professional manner.

I spoke with Arnot about building a cue. He didnt want to do it out of the material I was wanting. He was professional, very professional, I had no problem and I wish him the best.

You have let society tell you that if someone is famous or "artist" it is okay for them to behave this way. They behave this way because we allow it. Go out in public and watch children behave. They usually meet our expectations. I have swatted my daughters (a long time ago they are 18 and 15 now) on the butt occasionally to reinforce my expectations.

I dont give a damn how good he thinks his cues are ANY professional should act professional.

If you want to deal with spoiled children, good for you. I, for one, will not.

JMO

Ken

you've summed up my thoughts in your answer. it's no one's right to get a cue from a cue maker. it's a privilege. they owe no one anything. and yes they are artists and it seems obvious you havn't dealt with many. this type attitude is the reason why most will never see a cue from guy's like pete unless they buy it second hand. it's also a good enough reason why guys like pete wouldn't want to "create" for people like this also.

 

[Ken_4fun]

Skins --- You make me smile.

you've summed up my thoughts in your answer. it's no one's right to get a cue from a cue maker. it's a privilege. they owe no one anything. and yes they are artists and it seems obvious you havn't dealt with many. this type attitude is the reason why most will never see a cue from guy's like pete unless they buy it second hand. it's also a good enough reason why guys like pete wouldn't want to "create" for people like this also.

I did not say that cuemakers owe me anything. I said that they should act in a professional manner. Common courtesy IS an obligation for me. I treat people how I want to be treated. Pretty simple, but perhaps a little stretch for some.

I have had several cuemakers build cues for me. I always considered it a colaberation verses "having someone create for me".

Skins perhaps youre right, I DO have too much pride to kiss someones a$$ to get them to "create" a cue for me. Obviously from your post you do not. Pucker up and get your cue.

I on the otherhand will work with a class act, and there are lots and lots of them, cuemaker.

Grow up,

Ken

 

[RiverCity]

Im not going to say anything about Pete because I dont know the man, and have not dealt with him. But this is a huge problem in the cue business right now, primadonnas who are getting premium dollars for their cues..... whether they play good or not. I have hit with tons of cues and alot of very high dollar ones from some of the new builders (I say builders because some are glorified assemblers, not cue makers. Some others buy a few books or videos and have at it). The feel they are "artists"...... give me a freakin break. They are tool makers. Some build prettier tools than others, but the whole purpose is to make a tool to strike the cueball with, the tool that hits the best (that fills the purpose the best) should be the ones getting the money. Guys like Tim Scruggs, Billy Schick, Barry Szamboti etc deliver the purpose of what a cue is. And for extra dollars they will make it as pretty as you want to spend. They deserve the money they get for cues. Some guy who can run an engine lathe and crank out cues left and right is not in the same league and by NO means deserves 1000's of dollars for some of the crap they ship out.
I was a machinist for several years and could probably teach alot of the new builders a thing or 2 about machining a cue, but that doesnt classify me a cue maker. I dont have the knowledge about the wood gained from YEARS of knowledge and experience of working with it, and quite frankly neither do alot of the newer builders. Reading a few books does not mean you deserve $3000 because you figured out how to use a pantogragh.
Sorry for the rant, this is a topic that gets my fur up.
Chuck