question for the cue guys...

Actionhound said:
you were sending me a nasty note??? lol...

yea... im getting a good bit more than what i paid for it... or so he says... we wont find out till the cash is in my hand.
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Unless you are talking about a dozen or so of the current more/most desirable cuemakers, value on the secondary market on a used cue could potentially be half or even less when compared to the retail cost of the cue new.

You asked for opinions and Mason's guesstimate of $1000 seems right on to me. There are a lot of factors that go into the "sale-ability" of cues, especially played cues - condition, # and size of shafts, design, point style, woods used, inlays - ivory or not?, etc. It is really in poor form to ask for these opinions and then belittle or degrade a poster who is simply replying to your query. :(

BTW, Rick Howard makes a heck of a cue. They play great, designs are generally simple, and his execution (fit and finish) is super. That being said....resale is not anything like a Szamboti, for instance. If you have bought this cue right and now have the opportunity to sell it for, say, double your money, then I would jump on it....that is unless it's going to be your long term player. When you come across a cue that really suits your game, money obtained through resale shouldn't be a consideration. It's nice to know there's that option, though, if you get into a pinch !!
 
masonh said:
90% of the guys here and all the guys that chimed in here are very knowledgeable about cues and cue values.this board is a more accurate barometer than even Ebay,but i agree with Adam Ebay is a great place for you to go back and look at Howards that have sold.Ebay also deals more in luck.meaning you might steal a cue worth $1000 for $600 or you might also sell a cue worth $600 for $1000.on Ebay you might find the guy who has to have your cue and will pay whatever,here at AZ it is more business oriented,and you will get about what your cue is worth most of the time.between Ebay and this place,the market is set.used to be Ebay,but i feel like this place has heavily influenced the market on many types of cues.Rick Howard makes a great cue,but if you get $1000 you have done well even with 4 shafts.Ribdoner knows his cues too and whatever amount i have bought and sold is a peanut to what he has done.when are you coming to Nashville Ribdoner,i thought Alex said you were coming.
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I was breathing hard :D but then my stump (amputation site--foot-lol) got infected so I'm sittin here watching the CUBS suck and bangin this keyboard.

I'll be over in the near future.:)
 
the "market" price will always be thought lower by ones not wanting it or looking to buy it and flip it and higher by those who would actually want it. though this forum does have many who have bought and sold many cues, asking for value here or any open discussion forum doesn't always mean you'll get the right answer for the simple reason that there are just too many out there who will never see this forum nor ever know the cue is/was available. if your actually looking to sell it, i would advertise the cue in as many places you can and take offers. for a new cue like this, you can even try and contact the maker and see if anyone on his list would want to forgo their wait for a new cue and buy yours, then of course flip the maker a couple bucks for the effort ya' know...i think this will maximize the potential to give you a more realistic value of your cue. good luck
 
Used is anything but brand new, whether you used one shaft or both, think used car, it's just like that, it's only new once
 
In your thread in the main forum, you said you were offered twice what you paid for it...sell it.
 
well i would just like to thank everyone for giving there input... now we will just have to wait and see if the donkey is serious... i dont take anything like this serious until the cash is in hand.:D

but thanks again.
 
Saw the note in your signature sectiont that you show 50 + hours of pool. Is that per week? If so, holy cow! I don't get that much play time in during a typical month!
 
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ribdoner said:
You asked for an opinion and he gave you "his". No need to get chippy with "him" for it. If you don't agree ignore it and move on.

FWIW I've been dealing with "him" for apprx 6 to 8 yrs and I would estimate the value of cues which have flowed through "him" to be north of 200k. His foundation for rendering opinions is solid.

You might consider ebay for a barometer for actual market value.

I like your cue!!!:)
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I BET YOU, IT WONT DO A 1000 ON EBAY.MOST CUES WONT DO HALF OF RETAIL.ITS SAD BUT I KNOW FIRST HAND. GREG
 
cuenut said:
Saw the note in your signature sectiont that you show 50 + hours of pool. Is that per week? If so, holy cow! I don't get that much play time in during a typical month!
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yea... i play every night for about 8 hours or so... i stay in action (hence the name actionhound) and if im not in action which is rare then i go to the local tourny's... i dont really waste time "practicing" as i found out that the best way to practice is to actually play, but maybe once a week i will play the ghost if there isnt anyone around to play... thats the only practice i get.
 
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