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For those on here that know me, I have been a fan of Huebler cues for about 30 years. I am from Missouri and occasionally get back. When I do I try to visit Paul. For a few months Paul has not answered his phone.
I learned last week that he is now in a nursing home and mostly in a wheel chair. If you do get to talk to him his memory of the past is still good. He may not remember you from yesterday.
For those of you interested in any of his equipment or inventory, I heard from Paul's attorney that no plans are made to liquidate at this time. I should know when this happens and will let you all know.

Some of you also know I have been buying wood and equipment to build cues for a few years. This probably will be at a retirees level unless it progresses and a demand is there. I had lengthy talks with Paul at his place of business and on the phone regarding the purchase of his place. He was adamant about not needing the money and that it all stays in the U.S. He is very aware of the value of his inventory. The volume of lumber alone is staggering. As much as I would like to see the Huebler tradition carried on it looks like a slim chance.

If anyone feels the need to speculate on the value of a Huebler Custom or production cue, I have been selling some of mine. I have a few left. Any cue sold buys me more materials or equipment. At this point I would rather invest in my future than wait to see what happens to cue values.
I personally think the Huebler cues have been selling very low and will some day greatly appreciate.
 
I just picked up a Huebler on a kind of luck of the draw because of a friend of mine. I posted it up here for ID about a month ago now.

I am originally from Missouri myself, and saw many Huebler cues, and played with one of my own that I bought from an old friend of my grandfathers when I was 11 years old. I mowed lawns for 2 months straight to make the $200 asking price, paid him $50 every 2 weeks until I had it paid off.

I am extremely disappointed in myself that I sold it when I entered the army 5 years ago. I have since been on the hunt to get another one identical to mine, as well as own a few others if I can find them. I admire his work and feel that the playability of the cues of his that I've had the opportunity to play with was absolutely amazing. I had friends that spent much more money on high end Schon, Joss, and Predator, and felt like my cue played just as well, if not better than the cues they bought for 3 and 4 times what my Huebler was worth.

I'm very saddened to hear that Paul isn't doing well, and while I never got to meet him, I have the utmost respect for what he has done.
 
bobalouiecda said:
For those on here that know me, I have been a fan of Huebler cues for about 30 years. I am from Missouri and occasionally get back. When I do I try to visit Paul. For a few months Paul has not answered his phone.
I learned last week that he is now in a nursing home and mostly in a wheel chair. If you do get to talk to him his memory of the past is still good. He may not remember you from yesterday.
For those of you interested in any of his equipment or inventory, I heard from Paul's attorney that no plans are made to liquidate at this time. I should know when this happens and will let you all know.

Some of you also know I have been buying wood and equipment to build cues for a few years. This probably will be at a retirees level unless it progresses and a demand is there. I had lengthy talks with Paul at his place of business and on the phone regarding the purchase of his place. He was adamant about not needing the money and that it all stays in the U.S. He is very aware of the value of his inventory. The volume of lumber alone is staggering. As much as I would like to see the Huebler tradition carried on it looks like a slim chance.

If anyone feels the need to speculate on the value of a Huebler Custom or production cue, I have been selling some of mine. I have a few left. Any cue sold buys me more materials or equipment. At this point I would rather invest in my future than wait to see what happens to cue values.
I personally think the Huebler cues have been selling very low and will some day greatly appreciate.
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Sorry to Hear. one of the best cue I have was a Huebler. Didn't Jean Balukas play with one or huebler made a Signature Series?
 
Paul made a signature series that I'm sure of....if Jean ever played with his cues that I do not know offhand.

It will be a sad day when Paul finally passes...I know that I have two old cues of his that are very special to me....many many dead bodies lying underneath those two cues, I don't plan on ever letting them go out of my collection.

One of the best playing cues for the $$$ that were ever produced, and in some ways he changed the industry by the quality of cue he produced...setting a new standard for production cues to match.

Paul is/was/always will be one of the original masters.....

-Grey Ghost-
 
Tough circumstances

About a year ago I found my first Huebler and it is a gem. I knew of his cues a long time a go, and never really appreciated the craftsmanship until recently. I was fortunate enough to have spoken with him on the phone 1 time and it is a simple conversation. He has certainly affected the cue making world. What a great man and we should all celebrate his achievements and his efforts to the tradition of cue making. Bob, you and I have talked, If was lil bit older and had the funds available I would love to keep his passion alive. I hope that we can do our part and show everyone that his cues ranks up there with the absolute best!
 
This is a great man, world traveler and he cared about the game. His Huebler Cups of yrs ago were and important part of the McDermott and Baxter years of past with different pool tour events on the semi pro level. His time on the BCA board was productive compared to todays personal agenda minded business owners. I was asked and did attend a BCA board meeting last year and when I name dropped Paul Hueblers name many of the board members had no clue who he was. I wish I was in the MO area I'd gladly stop in for a visit, I wish him well.
Bill M.
 
I got my Huebler Custom Ivory Queen back in 1995 and it's still my main shooter. In 2003, Paul did a leather wrap install and two new shafts and it still plays great. I'll never forget the phone call when my order was ready. He loved talking about cues and the construction techniques behind them. Even though I figured that he was always busy, he never gave that impression during our 3 calls.

I've never considered using aftermarket shafts with it in consideration of deflection, even though the shafts have ivory ferrules with pads. Overall, it just felt like a great solid cue and I've never wanted to part with it, even though I had offers from time to time.

My thoughts are with Paul and his family.
 
After my finishing my first season of league pool, and concluded I would be coming to play again. I decided to buy a Huebler sneaky pete as my first serious cue. Not sure if its co-incidence, but I have made the league playoffs every season in the last 3 years except 2; first season and the season I sent my sneaky pete back for matching shafts.

With the onset of arthritis, he stopped making new cues and only accepted limited repair work. This why he stop selling cues, and some people thought he stopped all together. I had a few conversation with Mr. Paul Huebler on the phone. He was very pleasant and nice when I ordered matching shafts for my sneaky pete.
 
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I live in northeast Missouri but I never got a chance to meet him. But living in Missouri I got a chance to see and play with allot of his cues. The first tournament I won had a Huebler cue for the 1st place prize. It was emerald green and was supposedly 20 years old at the time and this was in the early 90's. At the time I was a McDermott fan and I made a trade with a guy for a very nice cue but he definitely came out ahead.
It's sad to hear he isn't doing well. I heard once that he sold off most of his stock but after reading this post it sounds like that isn't true. I bet he has some nice stuff squirreled away.:eek:
 
A friend had just shown me a Silver Jubilee cue he had picked up recently and was wondering what it might be worth. The shaft is a little warped but the cue is in otherwise very nice condition.

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His is the SJ-5 model and looks very nice. I told him I would simply store it carefully and wait awhile as I think the cue will be worth quite a lot some of these days. Otherwise, I didn't know what to tell him.

Huebler cues were my choice for many years, owning and playing with several. The custom Ivory King with ankh inlays that Paul made for me was sold to Jon Wilson and I was told it was with him when he had his fatal car crash.

I've known of Paul's circumstance for a couple of months now. It's a shame that no provision was made to do something with that facility/inventory in Lynn.
 
I've always been a fan of Huebler cues! Very solid feel and they hit great to me. Sad to hear that Paul is in this condition. We all will age and it will happen to each of us, at some point. Paul Huebler has done amazing things in the cue world! Best wishes to you Mr. Huebler!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

bobalouiecda said:
For those on here that know me, I have been a fan of Huebler cues for about 30 years. I am from Missouri and occasionally get back. When I do I try to visit Paul. For a few months Paul has not answered his phone.
I learned last week that he is now in a nursing home and mostly in a wheel chair. If you do get to talk to him his memory of the past is still good. He may not remember you from yesterday.
For those of you interested in any of his equipment or inventory, I heard from Paul's attorney that no plans are made to liquidate at this time. I should know when this happens and will let you all know.

Some of you also know I have been buying wood and equipment to build cues for a few years. This probably will be at a retirees level unless it progresses and a demand is there. I had lengthy talks with Paul at his place of business and on the phone regarding the purchase of his place. He was adamant about not needing the money and that it all stays in the U.S. He is very aware of the value of his inventory. The volume of lumber alone is staggering. As much as I would like to see the Huebler tradition carried on it looks like a slim chance.

If anyone feels the need to speculate on the value of a Huebler Custom or production cue, I have been selling some of mine. I have a few left. Any cue sold buys me more materials or equipment. At this point I would rather invest in my future than wait to see what happens to cue values.
I personally think the Huebler cues have been selling very low and will some day greatly appreciate.
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A guy named Doc- used to always be on the phone with Paul

Doc owned Bohemian Cues- and sold hundreds of Pauls Cues in the Midwest.I would like to wish Paul,and family( the best-god bless you Sir)- your cues touched plenty of people here in the Midwest. If I'm off track I apologize. Post a ph # I'll give a shout out to Paul if he's capable-thank you Sir for letting me use your wears for like 40 yrs. I will advise Keith,Doc and family. thank you sir for posting!!! mark
 
Also from my side best wishes for Paul Huebler,
he really has given a lot to the billiard-world!

lg from overseas,

ingo
 
A picture of Paul's work speaks louder than any of my words. This one is still unchalked.

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Santa Claus was another name for Paul

My friend Keith bought Docs shop. and in the 17-20 yrs Keith worked in the shop he called Paul Santa Claus because of the beard. which I see in the pictures. correction no family left. mark
 
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I originally bought my first Huebler around 1990 and then my second Huebler in 1991 or 1992. I paid around $400 for the first one and $850 for the second one and both were purchased new.

I still shoot with the second one and the one I got in 1991 I gave to my brother with explicit instructions that it is to come back to me if he ever gives up pool. I recently mailed Mr. Huebler a letter asking if I could purchase a couple Huebler bumpers. The 1991 sticks bumper really needs to be replaced. If I post pictures on here, can anyone tell me what it's item number is? I have only ever shot with a Huebler and will continue to do so. I'm very saddened to hear about Mr. Huebler and my prayers have already been sent.

I recently found a Huebler being sold for $75 on Craigslist and I snatched it up right away. It is a blue Huebler with a steel joing and I belive it was a one of a kind. It has a Clicks logo engraved on the opposite side of the Huebler mark and I can only assume it was made for a tournament. I recently had a new ferrul and tip put on it. Thanks in advance and I'm glad I stumpled upon this forum.

Jerry
 

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Kennedy33 said:
I recently found a Huebler being sold for $75 on Craigslist and I snatched it up right away. It is a blue Huebler with a steel joing and I belive it was a one of a kind. It has a Clicks logo engraved on the opposite side of the Huebler mark and I can only assume it was made for a tournament. Jerry
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My first cue was a green Huebler. In the late 80's or early 90's, Huebler had a line they called the European Hitters, or "EH" line, that were stained various colors. The most notable (and I would assume most collectible) of these was a dark gray birdseye model that was called the Buddy Hall "Rifleman" cue. The only specimen of this cue I ever saw in person came with two ivory-ferruled shafts and I think sold in the $700-$800 range.

My particular cue was the EH-3 or EH-4, which sold for I think $230 at the time - it was green with a white/green linen wrap and a SS joint. If I remember correctly, the next model in the line (EH-4 or 5) was a blue cue with a white/blue wrap and a SS joint. Based on my knowledge of Huebler cues, which is not vast by any means, I would guess that your cue is an EH-4 or 5 that was been customized, probably, as you stated, for a tournament. Seems like there was also a blue EH model with a white fiber joint, possibly the EH-1 or EH-2.

It is a nice find for sure, and especially at that price.

Aaron
 
Kennedy33 said:
I originally bought my first Huebler around 1990 and then my second Huebler in 1991 or 1992. I paid around $400 for the first one and $850 for the second one and both were purchased new.

I still shoot with the second one and the one I got in 1991 I gave to my brother with explicit instructions that it is to come back to me if he ever gives up pool. I recently mailed Mr. Huebler a letter asking if I could purchase a couple Huebler bumpers. The 1991 sticks bumper really needs to be replaced. If I post pictures on here, can anyone tell me what it's item number is? I have only ever shot with a Huebler and will continue to do so. I'm very saddened to hear about Mr. Huebler and my prayers have already been sent.

I recently found a Huebler being sold for $75 on Craigslist and I snatched it up right away. It is a blue Huebler with a steel joing and I belive it was a one of a kind. It has a Clicks logo engraved on the opposite side of the Huebler mark and I can only assume it was made for a tournament. I recently had a new ferrul and tip put on it. Thanks in advance and I'm glad I stumpled upon this forum.

Jerry
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the pics you put up are of an AS-h8 and the clicks logo is a pool hall chain like fast eddies in southern louisiana and east texas.
 
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