Questions on cue shipping (High end)

[Getnbzy]

I am thinking of trying to make a deal on a cue that is in taiwan, but am concerned because it has ivory in it and am not sure if it will make it here (U.S.) because of customs. Any opinions? My possible trade is a high end cue as well (But the only ivory is in the ferrules) Thanks one and all.

 

[wjpjr]

Yea my recomendation is : Don't !
Your takeing to big of a chance to get nabed by customs !
They'er really looking at pool cues now days !!
My $.02 worth
Bill

 

[Danktrees]

or have proficient do it, they dont send your cue to the other person if they dont send the other guys cue to u. but then if it gets nabbed the guy in taiwan gets screwed over. present that as an option to him and see what he says. u should probably mention that if it gets confiscated he might not get anything.

 

[masonh]

my buddy buys lots of the Phillipino cues on Ebay and they all come coated in a black rubbery/glue type substance.you could find out about that stuff and maybe get the guy to use it.by the way that is my old Searing you have there i think.i sold it on Ebay awhile back,maybe a year or more.i sthe Brazilian purpleish colored in the butt sleeve?

 

[ABall]

Make sure it's shipped EMS also. EMS is the safest way not to get searched. I think they use black shoe polish on the ivory and it wipes right off.

 

[Johnfan]

I had a guy that mailed us a JossWest cue with Ivory joint and ferrule. Lots of Ivory inlays. Did not have a problem. Don't know why?

 

[Johnfan]

you can ask "Matty" here on the forum. He is in Taipei, Taiwan. He moves many high end cues.