I was at the ICCS cue show a couple months ago. I bet there were more than a hundred $30K+ cues in one room. And some $100K+ cues as well.
Share with us your $30,000 plus cues đ
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Seiji LĂ©pine
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I wish I had been there. That fact is very impressive. I like to hear that collecting cues is more popular
Seiji LĂ©pine
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Are there any photos of cues you thought really great?
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Seiji LĂ©pine
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Thank you !! That is a great link!!
A friend of mine owns the cue.
By the way, Iâve got a cue or two that move up the scale. Fatboy has 8-10 up a bit as well.
Will Prout
Seiji LĂ©pine
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Would really love to see them
Alton Takata
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Hello,
I'm Alton.
I used to make Cue Caps. Now, I'm into watching the LA Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. LOL
Note: This is not my Cue.
It belongs ( or, used to belong to) to a friend that is not into using Computers and visiting Social Media.
But, I did feel that Pool Cue Enthusiast here would like to see Gus Szamboti's Personal 8 Point Cue that he used at home and took to the Pool Rooms.
This is not Gus' Cue that he kept/left at Tony C.'s Home.
Below that, is Barry's "TRUBUTE TO MY DAD" Cue.
Portraits of Gus and Barry were done by Scrimshaw Artist Bob Hergert from Oregon.
Hi Will
Hi Matt
Hi Eric
Hi Jamie
Hi Steppo
Hi BBB
Hi to all of the Old Time Friends
Hi to all
Hi Kenny Tran
Oh, Hi Calvin Tan.. Guys, Calvin is right up there with some good looking Joint Protectors.
Hey Calvin, you can use that name "Cue Caps", too. LOL I have no problem taking credit for your Beautiful Work.
Hi to all
I'm Alton.
I used to make Cue Caps. Now, I'm into watching the LA Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. LOL
Note: This is not my Cue.
It belongs ( or, used to belong to) to a friend that is not into using Computers and visiting Social Media.
But, I did feel that Pool Cue Enthusiast here would like to see Gus Szamboti's Personal 8 Point Cue that he used at home and took to the Pool Rooms.
This is not Gus' Cue that he kept/left at Tony C.'s Home.
Below that, is Barry's "TRUBUTE TO MY DAD" Cue.
Portraits of Gus and Barry were done by Scrimshaw Artist Bob Hergert from Oregon.
Hi Will
Hi Matt
Hi Eric
Hi Jamie
Hi Steppo
Hi BBB
Hi to all of the Old Time Friends
Hi to all
Hi Kenny Tran
Oh, Hi Calvin Tan..
Guys, Calvin is right up there with some good looking Joint Protectors.Hey Calvin, you can use that name "Cue Caps", too. LOL I have no problem taking credit for your Beautiful Work.
Hi to all
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@Alton Takata
Nice to see you posting alton
Beautiful cues and of course cue caps too
Glad to hear all is well
I think Ohtani will be remembered as the greatest player
for sure the greatest 2 way player
BBB
Nice to see you posting alton
Beautiful cues and of course cue caps too
Glad to hear all is well
I think Ohtani will be remembered as the greatest player
for sure the greatest 2 way player
BBB
One of the Special Collection cues sold at the ICCS during the show for over $100K.
I had 8-9 cues at the show over $30K each.
Will Prout
I would be scare to even pickup a 30K Cue, I appreciate Art, but only want to look at it at distance.
Seiji LĂ©pine
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Thank you for your post! I admire Gus and Berry Szamboti. I would love one day to own one. The level of details is always remarkable. It's something only people deep into appreciation of cues understand for sure.Hello,
I'm Alton.
I used to make Cue Caps. Now, I'm into watching the LA Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. LOL
Note: This is not my Cue.
It belongs ( or, used to belong to) to a friend that is not into using Computers and visiting Social Media.
But, I did feel that Pool Cue Enthusiast here would like to see Gus Szamboti's Personal 8 Point Cue that he used at home and took to the Pool Rooms.
This is not Gus' Cue that he kept/left at Tony C.'s Home.
Below that, is Barry's "TRUBUTE TO MY DAD" Cue.
Portraits of Gus and Barry were done by Scrimshaw Artist Bob Hergert from Oregon.
Hi Will
Hi Matt
Hi Eric
Hi Jamie
Hi Steppo
Hi BBB
Hi to all of the Old Time Friends
Hi to all
Hi Kenny Tran
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I am waiting on updates for when my cue will begin work putting the parts together. I bought all the raw materials and it's been delivered including half a pound of alloy and antique parts from two old masters.
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Hi Alton! Hope you are well.
That is incredibly cool!Hello,
I'm Alton.
I used to make Cue Caps. Now, I'm into watching the LA Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. LOL
Note: This is not my Cue.
It belongs ( or, used to belong to) to a friend that is not into using Computers and visiting Social Media.
But, I did feel that Pool Cue Enthusiast here would like to see Gus Szamboti's Personal 8 Point Cue that he used at home and took to the Pool Rooms.
This is not Gus' Cue that he kept/left at Tony C.'s Home.
Below that, is Barry's "TRUBUTE TO MY DAD" Cue.
Portraits of Gus and Barry were done by Scrimshaw Artist Bob Hergert from Oregon.
Hi Will
Hi Matt
Hi Eric
Hi Jamie
Hi Steppo
Hi BBB
Hi to all of the Old Time Friends
Hi to all
Hi Kenny Tran
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Hi Alton,Hello,
I'm Alton.
I used to make Cue Caps. Now, I'm into watching the LA Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. LOL
Note: This is not my Cue.
It belongs ( or, used to belong to) to a friend that is not into using Computers and visiting Social Media.
But, I did feel that Pool Cue Enthusiast here would like to see Gus Szamboti's Personal 8 Point Cue that he used at home and took to the Pool Rooms.
This is not Gus' Cue that he kept/left at Tony C.'s Home.
Below that, is Barry's "TRUBUTE TO MY DAD" Cue.
Portraits of Gus and Barry were done by Scrimshaw Artist Bob Hergert from Oregon.
Hi Will
Hi Matt
Hi Eric
Hi Jamie
Hi Steppo
Hi BBB
Hi to all of the Old Time Friends
Hi to all
Hi Kenny Tran
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What a wonderful post!
I have known for many years that you have such a magnificent knowledge of the masters,
such as Gus, Barry, Ernie, Stroud, Schick, Tad, and others. Your personal mastery and genius has
guided you in the development of the best, complementary cue caps ever seen.
Your caps have taken trailblazing cues to the next level.
On top of all, you are a great friend.
Welcome back!
Will Prout
I have sold a couple real cues, not novelties, for well above $30K. They definitely do exist. I would love to share but out of respect for the owners I wonât be able to do that. In both cases, it was rarity that was responsible for the huge dollar amounts
I know one of them that we discussed.
Seiji LĂ©pine
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Well, since Larry asked and kindly showed interest in progress on my cue. I have to say all the materials have been purchased. But the most crucial part had to be redone. The joint collar is experimental and made of an alloy that the cue maker could only find one supplier would make. We basically resorted to a jewelry maker to cast the joint collar since all the machine shops the cue maker tried would not accept the request or could not meet the requirements. Below was the first attempt, the part after it got made turned out to be too small so I have been waiting an additional three months for a replacement part. This alloy will give a warm hit to the cue. It does not resonate as much as steel but will have slightly crisper hit that brass. I don't honestly know it I could tell the difference on this cue since so much of the cue is unusual. The concept is to make a modern vintage cue. It will look and play more similar to a cue made for the Golden Age of Straight Pool. The blank is 1975 Gus Szamboti/George Balabushka.
I imagine that there are a few Black Boars, maybe a Manzino, etc, that have probably been in, if not exceeded that price range. I could be wrong. Not my tax bracket.
