Pre Jerry Franklin VS Post Jerry Franklin SW cue

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pinoyincalgary

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Hi,
Just out of curiosity, is there a big difference between the SW cues made before and after Jerry Franklin's death? Also, is the price dramatically affected? Thank you for your answers.:)
 
no change in construction so i dont think theres a real difference.....and price is only affected by the market(supply and demand).....juston coleman
 
The same folks who worked with Jerry, still work there. His wife, Lorie, now runs the business.You get the same cue today as yester year.
blud
 
For Collectible value it makes a difference. I have one from when he was alive....and it does make a difference on selling one. As for construction, they still make them the same. But which one do you think would comand more money? One he was involved in the process, or one after he died?
 
pinoyincalgary said:
Hi,
Just out of curiosity, is there a big difference between the SW cues made before and after Jerry Franklin's death? Also, is the price dramatically affected? Thank you for your answers.:)
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In talking to South West they say the cues are still built the same way. But that doesn't stop the fact that Jerry made cues, or cues made when Jerry was alive, are going slightly higher in the market place. I would say the price could be affected by as much as 50-60%. A similar 1500 dollar current cue could go for between 1900-2400 dollars if it was pre 96. From a collecting standpoint, its relevent, from a playing stand point the point is probably moot.

Joe
 
I_Luv_This_Game said:
Sorry .. but i don't understand. Who makes the SW cues ? And what does tis Jerry Franklin guy do ?
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He was the original owner. He passed away a few years back.
SW is still run by his family.
 
Well put Classic............Mine was made in 91, and I could get alot more for it just because of that fact. Jerry had alot to do with the process and that fact alone makes them worth more than the ones he never touched. Just like the real old ones that Kersenbrock had to do with are aliitle more too.
 
pooltablemech said:
Well put Classic............Mine was made in 91, and I could get alot more for it just because of that fact. Jerry had alot to do with the process and that fact alone makes them worth more than the ones he never touched. Just like the real old ones that Kersenbrock had to do with are aliitle more too.
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I'd trade you TWO vintage Meuccis.
I swear Bob himself made them.
I'd even throw in a Red Dot. This one's rare.
Fuscia Red Dot !
I believe it's a collectable as Mrs. Meucci no longer wears fuscia red lipstick.
p.s.
No offense to all Meucci owners including Fast Larry.
 
Funny thing.....back years ago we ordered 2 custom Meucci Cues. One turned out to be a nice looking cue.......but the other one! Some goof ball decided that the cue would look good with a German Silver joint.......no rings. Just a Silver Joint with no ring below the silver and a sneaky pete shaft. The forearm is a beutiful piece of Birdseye......and the butt piece looks like pine! It is maple but, it is awhful! One ugly cue!
 
so what does jerry having something to do with it mean....if everything has stayed the same then it doesnt matter......its just like jerry was still making them......integrity of the cues hasnt changed....so i think people just use the fact he is gone as a boosting point to screw people out of there money......for example look at mottey....he has someone helping in the building of his cues ...does that make the any less a mottey...no i dont think so...and anyways james whites cues command a high dollar cause of that fact......juston coleman
 
LOL.............Jerry had alot to do with it............When Gus Szamboti died and his son started making cues.......Does that mean they still are worth the same? They are still made the same. Pre Jerry and Post Jerry also dates the cue..........which would be worth alittle more. My cue made in 91.........is worth more than one made today........not just because Jerry was involved, but the age of the cue.
 
Specially if you're one of those who appreciate fine cue craftsmanship, a great playing and looking cue tells a lot about the cue craftsman. A cue, or any product for that matter, is a good representation of the maker's outstanding engineering knowledge and practice. Now factor in the cue's age ....

Most cuemakers, specially the masters, are very protective of their secrets. Be it with their personal innovation on construction, wood selection or system of design conceptualization. These secret knowledge, be it a product of years of hard passionate work or natural talent, are hardly taught or are passed on slowly to proteges. Jerry exited so suddenly, so there remains the question.
 
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I bought a Southwest a few years ago, he told me it was a '93, before Jerry died, there was no papers, but he was known as a reputable broker for custom cues, how can I tell what year it is, and how do I authenticate the cue, thanks in advance for your comments, the cue plays really great, I find that there is no deflection at all with the cue, tremendous balance! I usee to have a Samsara, there is no comparison to the Southwest.
 
stroker6626 said:
I bought a Southwest a few years ago, he told me it was a '93, before Jerry died, there was no papers, but he was known as a reputable broker for custom cues, how can I tell what year it is, and how do I authenticate the cue, thanks in advance for your comments, the cue plays really great, I find that there is no deflection at all with the cue, tremendous balance! I usee to have a Samsara, there is no comparison to the Southwest.
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Check the number on the pin.
You can e-mail SW to get some info about the cue.
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Laurie Franklin
swcue@aol.com

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pooltablemech said:
My 91 doesn't have a number on the pin. Not sure when they started that?
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1993 is the year they started the dating. Stroker should send the cue to South West and get the letter of authenticity. It helps with any questions later on like if he wants to resell it. But it sounds like he likes it..

Joe
 
I have the reciept for mine with their stamp and a brief description of the cue. I guess that would suffice for authenticity.......right?
 
Not much has changed at SW since Jerry passed actually. Laurie has been involved with the manufacturing since the beginning. I shoot with cues made since and before Jerry passed and the quality may even have gotten better. But Jerry Franklin cues do demand a higher price on the market. Both eras of the SW play as good or better than any cues ever produced by any maker. That's the bottom line :)

50's, 60's, and before cues (even by Balabushka) are only good for the name behind the cue. None of those early cues play as well as even a new "Players" cue made today.
 
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