Samsara cues

hang-the-9

hang-the-9

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Been reading the posts here for a while, and I don't see anyone with a Samsara collection, or one being used as a playing cue. I see Gus this, Barry that, Tim other thing. For cuemakers that have been called "the best woodworkers in the business" the don't seem to get the collection market respect they should. Why not? Or do they and I'm just clueless?

Also, their Barcue series (one of which I got off ebay and plays very sweet) seem to have 2 different logos, a "B" and the "S" within the ball that they use for a logo. Are there 2 different series of them, a "beta" and a regular? I got one with the S, and was very happy, the B logo just does not seem very proper on a cue by them, almost seems like they want to distance themselves from the fact that they made it.
 
I love the things Samsara does. I've talked with that Doucet (sp) fellow. Their cues are inovative and as well made as anything out there. If you have one it is something to be proud of.
 
Yeah...no offense, but you're pretty much clueless. Anytime you see super expensive cues in any kind of cue show, Samsara is well represented. They were among only a dozen cuemakers asked to submit a cue for the Smithsonian exhibit. Samsara cues are very sought after, and have high collectability. One reason you don't see a lot of folks playing with them, is because they COST a lot! :D (I play with a $1200 somewhat 'plain' cue, and a $4000 "show" cue). My cues play great, and I'd love to have a REALLY fancy Samsara, but can't cough up the $10K-$20K that they go for. One other thing about their designs...they are so complex that nobody has been able to copy them. LOL They are definitely among the best woodworkers in the business.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

hang-the-9 said:
Been reading the posts here for a while, and I don't see anyone with a Samsara collection, or one being used as a playing cue. I see Gus this, Barry that, Tim other thing. For cuemakers that have been called "the best woodworkers in the business" the don't seem to get the collection market respect they should. Why not? Or do they and I'm just clueless?.
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I'm with Scott. Not only are they super artists, but they're a rarity among cuemakers who cater to collectors first in that they use no computers; every single one of those fantastic patterns is accomplished by hand. And Jim Stadum once made me an all-cocobolo case that still blows people away. GF
 
I totally agree with Samsara being great cue makers, but when I was looking at the Cue section, I don't think I came across one person that showed off their Samsara(s). I have always wanted one since I read about their skill a loooong time ago, the barcue series has been a godsend for me, price-wise. Even though it has no inlays the little S on the butt and the fact that it's made to the same specs as the other models is all I need.

Any ideas as to why they have some barcues with B and some are shown with an S?
 
i have a huge Samsara cue, it plays great. Its butt on the back cover of one of cue blue books i think its 2 or 3 not the first one. its the tiger eye cue. i agree there isnt alot of talk about them, even their "Barcue" is a good pole for the $$$ and the 700-($1000) are great I dont know why there isnt more talk about them, they are awesome cues. i play with a Barry FWIW.
 
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