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Itzel10101 has a new thread for a really nice Scruggs cue asking $1400. Dark stained BEM and beautiful veneers/stainless steel joint.
But if you can get an ivory joint Scruggs cue, even though you haven't seen the cue just yet, unseen, that's a cue that has to be closely considered. My flat faced Scruggs @ 18.1 ozs is absolutely the very best feeling cue I've ever owned and Nick's also a great person to do business with.
You got some tough choices and speaking personally, I'd have to give Nick's cue some serious consideration simply because of the joint. However, I realize that everyone has their own preferences when it comes to cue joints, ferrules, tips, shaft sizes and cue weight.
Good luck and please post photos of the cue you ultimately select.