Rich Cue / Starfire Jet?

[Cornerman]

That seems plausible, the original owner stated that he purchased in the late sixties after returning from Vietnam. I believe I read somewhere that Saul founded the company, and was followed up by Abe, maybe a father son thing? I'm not sure, but I appreciate the feedback.

The Bowery Billiards Company was started by Isadore Rich. His son Sol (Saul) started Rich Cue as an offshoot. Bowery concentrated on billiard balls. Cousin Abe joined the company years after his holocaust survival as a worker bee. An apprentice, so to speak. But make no mistake, Sol was the cue maker. So any wild hopes of an “Abe era Rich Q” is not a thing.

Abe moved to Florida ~1965 because NY was too cold for his broken body. He founded Florida Cues with his brother Morris, and then eventually when Morris realized there was no money in cues, Abe rebranded as Star Cues, paying homage to his Jewish faith.

Rich Cue is Sol Rich and then eventually Isaac Algave, branded as Rich Q and Rich Cue.

Abe Rich Cues are Florida Cues and Star Cues. Abe didn’t do inlays.

 

[11Cues]

Lol, there were no "wild hopes", my experience with this family and their cues was zero as of two days ago, I was truly just looking to identify the unknown. I do appreciate that quick history, though, all knowledge is good knowledge.

Either way, the cue in question has been identified. Big thanks to everyone, I appreciate all of the input.

 

[maha]

You must not be familiar with the current cue market.

Old information is sometimes historically valuable, and sometimes just old information.

You never hit with the cue posted. Period.

of course i never hit with it nor did you. but i hit with many of the rich cues back in the 60's when they were at their best and were considered junk cues by all good players. and had very little value when trying to re sell.

if the market is high for them then i would suggest someone sell any they may have as it is mispriced.

you like the old junk cues because you can buy them cheap instead of having a few great cues which you may have i dont know. but it does not make the old cues that all good players laughed at respectable.

 

[Chopdoc]

of course i never hit with it nor did you. but i hit with many of the rich cues back in the 60's when they were at their best and were considered junk cues by all good players. and had very little value when trying to re sell.

if the market is high for them then i would suggest someone sell any they may have as it is mispriced.

you like they old junk cues because you can buy them cheap instead of having a few great cues which you may have i dont know. but it doest make the old cues that all good players laughed at respectable.

ROTFLMFAO!

I have more than a few great cues. I choose mostly to not show what I have online, same with guns and other such things.

You are really barking up the wrong tree on this matter.

 

[maha]

your the one that put me down as i was supplying first hand info on the cues.
when you disagree with someone no need to make it a personal attack unless you have your own inferiority issues.

my price guess would reflect what someone trying to sell one might be offered in the pool room. or on line for the most part.

 

[GoldCrown]

ROTFLMFAO!

I have more than a few great cues. I choose mostly to not show what I have online, same with guns and other such things.

You are really barking up the wrong tree on this matter.

I will support you/your knowledge. I love Rich Cues. They are as good as any out there.I have one from the 60’s. Rolls straight plays great. My first was $32. Should have kept it