Rare Mid 80's Scruggs Keep Or Sale?

TWOFORPOOL

TWOFORPOOL

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I bought this Tim Scruggs cue last week for a great price. It has four points with 4 "Boxed" veneers, ivory inlay in each point, in the very back are 4 large oval ivory inlays with gold Tiffany diamond in each oval. I talked with Mr. Scruggs about this cue and he stated:

Made in the Mid 80s. Made "no more than 20 of them". To make one today would cost 3,500.00.

The cue is in 90% condition with a few minor dings (have to look to find them). All ivory is in excellent condition. Both shafts have ivory ferrules and one shaft has very very slight wobble (completely playable) and the second shaft has a medium wobble (I wouldn't play with it!).

I'm not sure if I should keep the cue and play with it or sell the cue and get another cue for around 1,500.00. I just don't feel very comfortable playing with this expensive of a cue. I also haven't played with a stainless steel jointed cue for over 25 years. I consider myself a player and not a collector. Also I don't need the money. Lastly, no matter what cue I play with it will have an OB-1 shaft on it! I know putting another shaft on a scruggs is a terrible thing to do.



Some pictures:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff303/TWOFORPOOL/scurggscue006.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff303/TWOFORPOOL/scurggscue002.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff303/TWOFORPOOL/scurggscue001.jpg

Would you keep the cue or sell it?
 
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depends on you. if you like the hit of the cue (which i cant imagine you not liking) then keep it and play with it.

if you're more into collecting, i would buy a nice predator sneaky pete and not play with the cue.

either way, if you got it for a good deal, don't sell it or be pressed to sell it. imagine how much that cue will be worth in 15 or 20 years.
 
bob, no doubt it's a keeper. while it might not matter, my preference is SS joint and Z2 or OB1. heckuva solid hit with loads of feel.
 
i agree with you, I dont like to play with flashy cues, I love owning them and play with them at home, but for my playing cue I perfer something simple, right now I'm playing with a cue that I love but it is just a bit to ornate to be a "player", i;m gonna keep playing with it for along time but it isnt my style

regaurding your cue, its too fancy for me to play with too, if i was in your spot i'd keep it if $$$ isnt the issue, cue prices are soft now and who knows what he future will bring? with all that in mind keep it get a playing cue then sell it when times are better.
 
Keep the cue, Bob. He's a TREMENDOUS cuemaker, and I suspect you're one good tip away from a cue you can really love. (Remember, that's still the most important element of the cue.) Happy holidays. GF
 
I hate to see you...

...in such a quandry. Give me the cue for Christmas! You'll feel so much better! (or is it me who will feel better!?!?)

I got a beautiful Scruggs over the summer. At first I felt the same as you as far as playing with a cue that costs that much. But since nothing plays as well as that cue I can't really see putting it away (and I definitely ain't selling it) so I use it as my player. That's why Tim makes them hit so nice, so you can play with them.

MM
 
I'd sell that cue for around three hundred. It's old for god's sakes. Most people would throw it away if it's over ten years old. Just like a sweater. I'll take it for the three bucks and try to make ten or twenty bucks extra. Probably a fake, anyway. How about $400. Alright, $500. There's a lot of fake cue guys out there! Think it over. I mean, you don't want to be taken advantage of.
 
A lot of us are players and collectors. We tend to pick playing cues that perform, but many of us have pretty fancy cues too.

This cue is a good playing cue from a decent maker that most likely will be in a collection one day. Basically, it is a very attractive, mid-priced custom and it should be played. My JW cue will one day be in a collection I'm sure but for now it's got a Predator 314 on it and I play with it every day.

Many players use cues like this for 20 years and sell them for twice what they paid. You bought it right. I would play with it, take pride in ownership of it (it's a great looking cue), and over the years the rarity and value will increase - what more could you ask?

Chris
 
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Keep the cue.

Tim Scrugss is one of a couple dozen cuemakers that have consistantly been in demand and have made quality cues for several DECADES. Other cuemakers have ups and downs in the collectors market. Tim has always been consistant in his value both in brand new cues as well as older cues. I had a cue similar to that and always regretted getting rid of it.
 
My opinion since you asked...

I tend to agree with the forum. I think Tim Scruggs cues are decent cues and I find them more sought over in the Northeast verses other places.

Prices are down, but I would list and sell if the price was fair. Scruggs cues are overpriced generally, but that is more because of demand than excellent play. Hold your rocks, but I have sold so many Scruggs Sneaky Petes for $400+ and giggled to the bank. But if it makes you happy so be it.

There are many cuemakers that I think I would be buy before a Scruggs. Apparently, you are thinking the same or you wouldnt have asked the question.

JMO

Good luck,

Ken
 
wow a timmy sneaky for 400???

i've had two in my career, one i sold for 150 and antoher i sold for 200. i bought one for 100, and antoher i beat out of this kid who couldn't make 2 balls with. he said it was his uncle's and he had given it to him, and was trying to sell it for 50 bucks.

I immediately noticed the TS on the forarms and told him i would gladly put up 100 and play him for it. :) :)
 
Allright, Allright. I'll go $550. Better catch me fast, though. I am supposed to match up with a pretty good player tonight, and I might not have much expendable cash tomorrow. What am I saying, I will get the cheese, baby.
 
Same Cue

I have the same cue with different red/black/red/black veneers. Mine was made by Bill McDaniel. He said he made mine in the early 80s. I say keep your cue. If you are going to play with an OB1 don't waste your money on a good cue.
 
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