Does ED use cnc work on his cues? Are his cues great players as well as appreciate in value? Lets hear some input on these cues!
Yes, Ed Prewitt uses CNC machinery in the building of cues for inlays. The CNC is just a tool. One must have the knowledge of how to program and operate the tool and Ed has this in spades from his machinist background. He is also a genius in the mechanical realm. I have been an EP dealer for over 5 years. I also play with an EP cue and feel there is no better playing cue made today for any money. He uses great woods and a precision approach to cuemaking. He usually makes about 18-20 cues per year. As far a appreciation goes, the honest answer is nobody has a crystal ball. Right now there are very few cues or makers where appreciation over list price is a certainty. If you're looking for a great playing/looking cue, look no further. If you're looking for an investment, consider stocks, bonds, or a CD.
Martin
LOL, why would anyone spend over 5k on a cue that isn't going to appreciate in value....
I think a Prewitt would be a great investment IMO...I agree you shouldn't invest your life savings in cues, but I don't think Ed's cues will depreciate anytime soon!
Why not spend over 5k. Who would of thought a Szam or a Balabuska would get the type of money they get.
Ed makes a great playing cue and his work is perfect. I am using one of his cues as my main player right now.
If your looking just to make money on any cue maker and not looking to play with them or collect them then you should not buy cues in this price range.
LOL, why would anyone spend over 5k on a cue that isn't going to appreciate in value....
I think a Prewitt would be a great investment IMO...I agree you shouldn't invest your life savings in cues, but I don't think Ed's cues will depreciate anytime soon!
Some people buy cues because they have a passion for pool, and even greater passion for cues, and they actually don't even CARE about the money. Hell! There are some collectors who buy cues just to say "I've got the biggest, fanciest _______ ever made!"
What you spend on a cue has NO connection to whether or not it will appreciate in value. If the OP is looking for a cue that will yield a profit, perhaps he's putting his money in the wrong market. In today's economy AND today's cue market, there are only one or two 'easy sells'.
Some people buy cues because they have a passion for pool, and even greater passion for cues, and they actually don't even CARE about the money. Hell! There are some collectors who buy cues just to say "I've got the biggest, fanciest _______ ever made!"
What you spend on a cue has NO connection to whether or not it will appreciate in value. If the OP is looking for a cue that will yield a profit, perhaps he's putting his money in the wrong market. In today's economy AND today's cue market, there are only one or two 'easy sells'.
great post,
great post,
I'll trade you a dozen Moochi for a Gus.:grin-square:
From what ive seen on Eds cues on the secondary market, they depreciate alot for the # he makes and having such a wait. Nice cues though and great players