Question about older meucci

Electech

Electech

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Hello,

I have had a meucci 80-4 series cue for 13-14 years now. It plays great but I haven't had it out of the case in years till today. Kinda reminded me of a questions I always had about it.

My questions are it's is an even 57 inch split and the wrap is not coated. Was this common for this series? Also I know meucci cues aren't really collectable but would it hurt the value to have it refinished?

Thank you for your time,

Matthew

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Why would you want it refinished? It looks to be in excellent condition. To some, refinishing does reduce the value. Most meucci's do have the finish over the wrap but I think they did make some of the "originals' without. If you are going to keep it, I wouldn't really worry about the value. Otherwise, you may want to keep it original.
 
Not really. The older cues are collectible to some but the value isn't there enough for refinishing to hurt. I would say the cue is worth about $300. I would play with it as I think the older ones play far better than the newer ones. I still like a few of the older Meuccis. Star of David, MO-5, 80-5 and the original Gambler are my favorites. The last Meucci I had was an 80-4 that came in a nice Ann Gore case. Both were like new. Picked them up for a steal. Play with it.
 
I like my cues in near perfect condition. So personally I would refinish it if I wanted to keep it.
I agree its a $200-300 dollar cue and to have it refinished is around $100. (Proficient Billiards or Muellers RAT cues, are suggestions for less expensive refinishers with great turn around times)

Meucci's aren't really collectable. That model cue you have I have seen hundreds of times.

As many above noted, the older ones seems to have played a little better.

Ken
 
I agree love the older meucci originals a bit more than the newer ones. From what I have been told that may be because mike erwin made most of the meucci original cues. Bobs foreman at the time and if I am not mistaken when he left the company so did the old logo. Not sure how true this is but just what I have been told over years
 
I don't know which models of Meucci cues did not have coated wraps. Mine were all late 80s-early 90s and were coated. I agree that refinishing won't hurt the value because the cue is not a collectable. But it probably won't help value either. Refinish because you want to, not as an investment. If you're trying to sell and the finish isn't too bad, a simple rewrap might spruce up the looks a bit.

Old Meuccis were good cues. I still own one. Have fun.
 
Thanks all for the comments. I plan on keeping it plays pretty sporty. Just wondering more about the model.

Thanks again,

Matthew


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Sealegs50 said:
I don't know which models of Meucci cues did not have coated wraps. Mine were all late 80s-early 90s and were coated. I agree that refinishing won't hurt the value because the cue is not a collectable. But it probably won't help value either. Refinish because you want to, not as an investment. If you're trying to sell and the finish isn't too bad, a simple rewrap might spruce up the looks a bit.

Old Meuccis were good cues. I still own one. Have fun.
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I'm pretty sure you could order them without the coating if you wanted. Almost 100% positive, but its been 20+ years since I've owned a meucci.

Know that we used to get them rewrapped all the time with plain linen. Had a guy who would do them at tournaments in the 90's in indiana.
 
cubswin said:
I'm pretty sure you could order them without the coating if you wanted. Almost 100% positive, but its been 20+ years since I've owned a meucci.



Know that we used to get them rewrapped all the time with plain linen. Had a guy who would do them at tournaments in the 90's in indiana.
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How about the 57 inch length? Was that standard ? It is an even split so the shaft was not cut down.


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