Sold **** RICHARD BLACK "Knight" 1 of 1****

[kidcuban21]

Very Special Richard Black Cue, cue is Dead Straight, both Shafts are original with Ivory ferrules. Cue is mint, no scratches, shafts are straight, one shaft has light use and other is unused original.

This is like buying a new Richard Black cue when he made them himself, cue has approximately 28 inlays of mother of pearl not including any of the ringwork which is also mother of pearl!!! The knight inlays are of Ivory as well. Cue is truly unique and catches alot of attention. Priced at $$$shipped/insured 2nd day and I feel that is a gift, I spoke to Mr. Black today, 7/23 who is now 85 years old, this cues value is North of 6K today with 2 shafts and ivory ferrules accordingly. Cue is located in South Florida and can be seen/ bought in person. Thank you for your interest.

Weigh In:
Butt 15.39 oz.
Shaft 4.06 oz. 12.95 mm
Shaft 3.88 oz. 12.60 mm

Thank you for your interest.

$SOLD$



-As a side note, any Richard Black at this time is a good investment Richard Black is now 85, just like Scruggs and many many others, when they stop making cues, $ will only go up, a great investment and beautiful cue, this is guaranteed!

 

[Lyndy1212]

Using the probability of someones passing who is still currently alive to boost your sale is a questionable method at best….. let’s have a little class here

 

[Bavafongoul]

One of my cues gradually increased in value due to the passing of the cue maker.
I suppose it’s merely the secondary marketplace’s normal reaction to the loss of
an esteemed name in cue making. Nonetheless, capitalizing on someone’s death
doesn’t sit well with me. My cue’s value shouldn’t have changed but it actually has.
It always comes down to rarity & scarcity, namely what else comparable is available?

 

[Lyndy1212]

I hear ya. It’s a fact a lot of collectors are aware of. But a lot of these makers are on these forums as well as their close friends and family. There is definitely a good number of members who are personal friends with Mr. Black. It’s not a bad idea to take a minute and think about how a sales disclaimer like that would go over with those folks.

 

[kidcuban21]

Multiple emails received.

Sold

 

[mikemosconi]

Wow- sold fast! Did not see asking price. I will say that my RB is still my favorite cue of all time and will not be sold as long as I can make a ball. I am so glad that I bought it directly, in person, from Richard and still have that receipt- it was a lot of money for me back in 2003 with 2 guys approaching college years - but I treasure that cue every time I take it out for a spin!

I have had many of the "best " cue maker's cue in my hands since then, due to good fortune in life, nothing, nothing, feels as good in my hands as Richard's cue.

 

[kidcuban21]

I got another Richard Black for sale....

Have not posted it here on AZ yet accordingly, but if you come to my house in Ft Lauderdale to see the Joss you can check out this amazing Black. It looks like I just it just came off of lathe, both Shafts ïvory ferrules and leather wrap & over 48 inlays of MOP plus ringwork!!!

That should give you motivation to drive over.