I have to admit - I am jealous of you and some of the other folks that can afford those cues. Oh well - still love my Janes hand built.
Playing cues - How Much $$$?
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I have to admit - I am jealous of you and some of the other folks that can afford those cues. Oh well - still love my Janes hand built.
I play with every cue I buy, but I don't buy cues that are over 1500 as a general rule. I've owned some cues that would now be worth much more than when I owned them, but regardless I think cues should be played with. Some people think of cues as art work, I just look at them as pretty tools.
I still drive my truck, and it cost way more than any cue I'll ever own.
I still drive my truck, and it cost way more than any cue I'll ever own.
Play with a Ted Harris amd not sure if that will ever change, might be my playing cue forever. Probably less than $1k
Jason
Yes, the line is drawn. However I did not buy them for an investment.... I enjoy the beauty of a cue in pristine condition. I have 2 players and a breaker. The rest sit on the wall and collect dust.
If a 3000 dollar cue from say Tacarella gave you a competitive edge then you should use it. However , I would note that I don't know of any professional playe saying X cue makes me a better player. So I guess basically if you feel you are a better player with a 3000 dollar cue and you play "better" with a 3000 dollar cue then well it probably means nothing.
If there was some "magic" cue anyone who was serious about being professional would use it basically. It's the process of elimination.
Professionals don't use X cue so really it doesn't matter just play iwth what you like.
If there was some "magic" cue anyone who was serious about being professional would use it basically. It's the process of elimination.
Professionals don't use X cue so really it doesn't matter just play iwth what you like.
I don't want a cue I don't use, I'm not a collector and so there is no value in a cue sitti in the closet to me. To that end I currently only have one playing cue. Wouldn't mind another at some point, but it'll need to be a player too.
For me, I haven't spent more than $1100 yet on a cue and that was for my Runde which is my player. Love it and worth every penny.
Eventually I'd like a bigger Runde and/or a Tascarella. Also on the list for a Southwest someday. So looking st up to $3.5k or so. I'd use those. Beyond that is when I think l it gets a little to pricey for me to feel comfotsble with.
Also....insurance! I took out a personal articles policy for a watch I bought and decided to throw my cues on too while I was at it. All together my playing case is worth about $2k. For about $28/yr it's now covered by insurance outside the home. At first they were hesitant as pool is associated with bars which is seen as a high risk area for theft, but my insurance agent worked with the underwriter and got it approved. I will definitely do the same if I move to bigger cues!
For me, I haven't spent more than $1100 yet on a cue and that was for my Runde which is my player. Love it and worth every penny.
Eventually I'd like a bigger Runde and/or a Tascarella. Also on the list for a Southwest someday. So looking st up to $3.5k or so. I'd use those. Beyond that is when I think l it gets a little to pricey for me to feel comfotsble with.
Also....insurance! I took out a personal articles policy for a watch I bought and decided to throw my cues on too while I was at it. All together my playing case is worth about $2k. For about $28/yr it's now covered by insurance outside the home. At first they were hesitant as pool is associated with bars which is seen as a high risk area for theft, but my insurance agent worked with the underwriter and got it approved. I will definitely do the same if I move to bigger cues!
I owned and played with a Gus Szamboti cue for almost 7 years. It was a great experience. I sold it because there was a time when I could not take it to pool halls. I miss it a lot now that I am retired.
Because of the commotion which is typical during league night, I use my old Joss MW which I don’t think I could sell for more than the $200 I paid in 1985. I would not be happy if it gets knocked over, but it wouldn’t be tragic. It is a fine old cue. All of my cues are players.
I only shoot at pool halls, not bars, but I never had a problem taking my Scruggs or Runde when I owned them. My present cue is maybe $1250, but my filled 3x6 case would run me $2500 to replace. IMHO, high dollar cues are just basic four/six/eight point cues with a name and lots of very thin inlays. Odds are a standard platinum wedding band has more precious metal in them than any gold/silver inlaid in a cue. I almost always hold my cue when not shooting, it comes to the bathroom when I do and gets taken apart if I decide to step outside. No matter the cost of a cue, just remember this: 1st place a cue is most likely to be stolen from is a bar/pool room. 2nd place is your car. Don't leave them unattended in either situation and odds are your golden.