Runde Cues

[Matt_24]

I know this is the cue gallery, but since there is quite a bit of discussion on here regarding collecting, I thought I might post a question to the serious collectors in this forum.

I have always loved Bob Runde cues. I don't think I've ever seen one that I didn't love. Everyone I've seen is definitely original in design. He uses exotic materials, and they are all of top quality. Why don't these sell for more than what they do? Is there an aspect of cues that keeps them from being referred to in the reverance of a Barry Szamboti, or Bill Schick, etc, etc. Just trying to learn a few things.

 

[ScottR]

I know this is the cue gallery, but since there is quite a bit of discussion on here regarding collecting, I thought I might post a question to the serious collectors in this forum.

I have always loved Bob Runde cues. I don't think I've ever seen one that I didn't love. Everyone I've seen is definitely original in design. He uses exotic materials, and they are all of top quality. Why don't these sell for more than what they do? Is there an aspect of cues that keeps them from being referred to in the reverance of a Barry Szamboti, or Bill Schick, etc, etc. Just trying to learn a few things.

From what I've heard, he would be rated as one of the best in an anonymous poll of other well-known cue makers. I don't know why he hasn't gotten the recognition from the market.

 

[Shorty]

Maybe part of it has to do with his association with Schon perhaps. Many cue collectors and players frown harshly on "production" cues as they call Schons. They are truly cue snobs in my opinion. Schons can hardly be called solely a production cue company, with lines such as the LTD, SP, Elite and Unique that offer very limited runs of cue designs. I think that Mr. Runde gets tied to this moniker and perhaps his cues just stay under valued. Regardless, I hope to one day own an older basic Runde Schon myself.

JMO, FWIW,
Shorty

 

[ARM9BALLER]

Maybe part of it has to do with his association with Schon perhaps. Many cue collectors and players frown harshly on "production" cues as they call Schons. They are truly cue snobs in my opinion. Schons can hardly be called solely a production cue company, with lines such as the LTD, SP, Elite and Unique that offer very limited runs of cue designs. I think that Mr. Runde gets tied to this moniker and perhaps his cues just stay under valued. Regardless, I hope to one day own an older basic Runde Schon myself.

JMO, FWIW,
Shorty

HA HA. I don't see Andy Gilbert or Barry Szamboti or BLUD coming out with a LTD, SP, Elite line. Do you? Exactly....PRODUCTION CUE=Schon

 

[Shorty]

shorty your ears sure have gotten pointy!

Yeah...must be all this pool knowledge I am soaking up from AZB.

Shorty

 

[Addicted2CuesRU]

HA HA. I don't see Andy Gilbert or Barry Szamboti or BLUD coming out with a LTD, SP, Elite line. Do you? Exactly....PRODUCTION CUE=Schon

Ha Ha, but alot of that had nothing at all to do with Bob Runde... I am not sure, but aren't philosophical differences part of the reason Bob Split from schon... Why should he continue to suffer from decisions that are completely out of his control...

I have always loved schon (since 85-86 from memory when I was like 16)... and Bob Runde's designs had a lot to do with that... I remember asking my parents if I could spend my college money to invest in a business selling Pool Cues back then...

Schon is still a top quality (production?) cue, but if there is any slip in quality it is certainly not Bob's fault... Does this look Production? This is an example of Bob's Custom work, please use only his work to judge his ability...

 

[Addicted2CuesRU]

Runde Custom Butt...

Here is the Butt...

 

[Shorty]

WOW what a magnificient cue Chuck...thanks for sharing. Always liked that cue.

Shorty