Seeking recommendations on cue purchase

Roadkill said:
I've been wanting a Dale Perry but I hear he's got a 3 year waiting list. Do you still have the certificate of Authenticity?
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Yes, I do.

I also have a "tribal style" black Dale Perry cue with the quick release joint....w/certificate.

I think the cert's are packed away because I just moved from Cali to Tejas, but my moving boxes should be delivered soon.

I may have the cert's in my truck or something.

I definitely have the cues available at my parent's house.

But I'm in Japan right now, and don't fly back/arrive in Texas until tomorrow.
 
MrGreenChalk said:
Want to buy sneaky pete, considering BCM, Keith Josey, budget $350.00, suggestions?[/QUOTE


1) Buy what you can afford!!!

2) Remember nothing says it has to a Custom Sneaky, which is more than likely a Pre-made Blank anyway!!!!!

3) For your price range, you can get the most bang out your buck with a QUALITY production cue. In addition is doesn't have to be new, in fact a used cue may be better, if it is in good condition.

4) I would recommend Schon, McDermott, Pechaurer, or a Heubler they all make a good wrap-less cue.

5) The most important thing to consider when buying any cue is how it feels to you. Do not buy a cue without trying it first, or without a guaranty that you can return it if you don't like the way it feel and hits. I would recommend a local seller that would let you try a cue before you buy it. I am a retailer, and I allow all my customers to chalk and test every cue before they buy them. Cues are no different than anything else you would purchase, and this will give you the chance to get the best cue for your money. Remember, no two cues will ever hit alike, while they may be similar they will also have differences, in weight, in balance, and in the transmission of hit. Take your time shop around and try as many cues as you can before you buy, this will help you more than what anyone says is good for you.

Good Luck!!!!!
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JimS said:
I sure love the hit of my Chuck Starkey cues. Right in that price range too. Do a search and you'll find that even Jay Helfert likes them a bunch.
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I agree Chuck makes a great cue, and he will make sure your happy with what you buy.
 
manwon said:
MrGreenChalk said:
Want to buy sneaky pete, considering BCM, Keith Josey, budget $350.00, suggestions?[/QUOTE


1) Buy what you can afford!!!

2) Remember nothing says it has to a Custom Sneaky, which is more than likely a Pre-made Blank anyway!!!!!

3) For your price range, you can get the most bang out your buck with a QUALITY production cue. In addition is doesn't have to be new, in fact a used cue may be better, if it is in good condition.

4) I would recommend Schon, McDermott, Pechaurer, or a Heubler they all make a good wrap-less cue.

5) The most important thing to consider when buying any cue is how it feels to you. Do not buy a cue without trying it first, or without a guaranty that you can return it if you don't like the way it feel and hits. I would recommend a local seller that would let you try a cue before you buy it. I am a retailer, and I allow all my customers to chalk and test every cue before they buy them. Cues are no different than anything else you would purchase, and this will give you the chance to get the best cue for your money. Remember, no two cues will ever hit alike, while they may be similar they will also have differences, in weight, in balance, and in the transmission of hit. Take your time shop around and try as many cues as you can before you buy, this will help you more than what anyone says is good for you.

Good Luck!!!!!
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I've got a few McDermotts for sale, too.

Lifetime warranty and Lifetime maintenance....can't beat that.

I don't have any McDermott Sneaky Pete style, though.

I have a McDermott that looks like the one used in the "5 in the side" post.
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Roadkill said:
I've been wanting a Dale Perry but I hear he's got a 3 year waiting list. Do you still have the certificate of Authenticity?
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You need a C of A for a Dale Perry?

Wasn't Dale selling his stuff on eBay for a while?

Fred
 
Cornerman said:
You need a C of A for a Dale Perry?

Wasn't Dale selling his stuff on eBay for a while?

Fred
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Before Dale went eBay crazy, his cues retailed over $1,000.
Now, they are much, much cheaper.

And usually, for a cue price over $1,000, the cue builder would have C of A's.

I don't know if he still does C of A's for his cues, now.
 
okinawa77 said:
Before Dale went eBay crazy, his cues retailed over $1,000.
Now, they are much, much cheaper.

And usually, for a cue price over $1,000, the cue builder would have C of A's.

I don't know if he still does C of A's for his cues, now.
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Yeah it's called a signature or logo - As far as cue builders go.
 
I have over $600 in my main cue ( I know thats not much to some people on here but it is to me) and bought a players sneaky pete for $50 new so people could use it instead of my cue when they come over to play. I was playing in a local bar tourney one night and kept missing shots that I should have made and got frustrated and decided to play with the Players sneaky pete. I have won more tourneys in the last 3 months with that cue than I had in the previous 2 years with the much more expensive one. If it gets banged up - no problem just get on Ozone and get a new one for another $50.
 
Well there are a lot of SP's on the Wanted & For Sale Section of AZB from time to time, and a lot of great sellers here. Read the reples posted, and go with the advice of the members who opinions you trust.
 
okinawa77 said:
And usually, for a cue price over $1,000, the cue builder would have C of A's.
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I doubt I have a single Certificate of Authenticity for any cue. Maybe for the Satin Cue, but it wasn't a big deal to me.

Fred <~~~ clueless on certificates
 
Do yourself a favor and check out DOUG PATRICK of Patrick Custom Cues work. I bought a Cocobolo Sneaky off him with two shafts recently and I can't get enough of it. He's right in your price range and the cue is gorgeous and hits like St Anthony's hammer. The phenolic break shaft has changed my breaks for the better for sure.
 
Razorback Randy said:
I have over $600 in my main cue ( I know thats not much to some people on here but it is to me) and bought a players sneaky pete for $50 new so people could use it instead of my cue when they come over to play. I was playing in a local bar tourney one night and kept missing shots that I should have made and got frustrated and decided to play with the Players sneaky pete. I have won more tourneys in the last 3 months with that cue than I had in the previous 2 years with the much more expensive one. If it gets banged up - no problem just get on Ozone and get a new one for another $50.
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you could have just got lucky and got one that was made well. everynow and then i run into a players or lower end production cue that doesn't play bad at all.
 
Second that . . .

Balabushka said:
Do yourself a favor and check out DOUG PATRICK of Patrick Custom Cues work. I bought a Cocobolo Sneaky off him with two shafts recently and I can't get enough of it. He's right in your price range and the cue is gorgeous and hits like St Anthony's hammer. The phenolic break shaft has changed my breaks for the better for sure.
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His Cues Are Remarkable!

www.patrickcustomcues.com
 
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