Sold Searing used cue for sale (Hard leather bound case included)

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On a positive note, while I realize pool players have a bad stigma attached to us, most, if not all the folks I've met and dealt with were good guys. I went to the SBE and bought a cue and case (different dealers). I believe I got a really good price on both. The dealers I bought from didn't appear like they were trying to make a killing in profit. To me, they seemed like guys that just loved pool and were looking to eek a few bucks out of the hobby they enjoy.

Personally, my motto is to try to break even on cues. If I can buy a cue, enjoy it for a few years and then sell if for the same price, that's a win for me. If I lose a little, I could live with it. I'm pretty sure I have never sold a cue for more than I paid for it; if I did, it was because I forgot what I paid.

Six or seven years ago I sold a really nice SW for what I paid for it probably ten years prior. Apparently, I wasn't keeping up with the SW market because it sold REALLY fast and I had several back-up buyers waiting for the sale to fall through. Oh well, it was still a win in my book.
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I don’t even look to break even. That’s the best scenario.

I factor deprecation in a cue. If I buy a 5k cue then I’m looking to lose 5-10% on it. Which If you spread out through the months or years of ownership it is reasonable. It’s better than buying a production cue and having a hard time getting rid of it.

I am willing to lose that 5-10% to get back that $4500. I don’t want to be bag holding cues. Have my money stuck in them.

I may even discount it even more if someone really likes it.
 
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On a positive note, while I realize pool players have a bad stigma attached to us, most, if not all the folks I've met and dealt with were good guys. I went to the SBE and bought a cue and case (different dealers). I believe I got a really good price on both. The dealers I bought from didn't appear like they were trying to make a killing in profit. To me, they seemed like guys that just loved pool and were looking to eek a few bucks out of the hobby they enjoy.

Personally, my motto is to try to break even on cues. If I can buy a cue, enjoy it for a few years and then sell if for the same price, that's a win for me. If I lose a little, I could live with it. I'm pretty sure I have never sold a cue for more than I paid for it; if I did, it was because I forgot what I paid.

Six or seven years ago I sold a really nice SW for what I paid for it probably ten years prior. Apparently, I wasn't keeping up with the SW market because it sold REALLY fast and I had several back-up buyers waiting for the sale to fall through. Oh well, it was still a win in my book.
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Good attitude... But lets say you ( a person) paid $500 for cue years ago but its discontinued, in excellent condition and in demand... How do we price those? Just asking.
 
Price a cue however you like. If you want to keep the price low to make it accessible to all buyers and you feel good with that then that’s up to you. If the market on your cue has increased and you think you’ll profit and want to profit then price it to current market value. There’s nothing wrong with giving away a good deal on a cue but “profit” shouldn’t be considered a bad word either. Selling a cue is work and work should be paid for. Every once in awhile extra money comes in handy 😎.
 
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