Ok, I will start. Here is one I bought from Chady a few years ago. I passed it on to keepitreal (Brett) and I believe Casey Kilian got it after that. Beautiful cue with sterling silver veneers. I have also been very happy with every Phillippi I have owned. A very undervalued maker in my opinion. Just don't know why they don't bring the $
I have bought close to 20 cues directly from Phillippi and no one is in easier to deal with than Rick and Richard. I would also suggest, let them do any repairs, leather wraps, etc. Their work is outstanding, prices are extremely fair and their turn around time is better than anyone in the business.
Regardless of design theft or otherwise, the cues are well made, well put together, my comment was about that and nothing else. I am well aware of the borrowed influences in these cues, thank you.
....and yes I think $4000 for that particular cue is excellent value for money.
Alot of nice Phillippis,iwas wondering if there is a difference in the hit or craftsmanship between Rick and Richs work?,im sure there isnt much difference but i heard cues made by the father command alittle more $.