Some SW cues....
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R.Paul said:
I don't understand the letters, are people worried about knockoffs? I don't think that's a problem here in the US, I've purchased many Sw's in my time and never once needed a letter? Over there does that help them sell? Is it just on pre marked cues?
Jim
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JimBo said:
well Jim its a different story in Taiwan where there are many knock offs. As his SWs are before the time when the serial no is marked on the pin, its helpful to have laurie's letter.
titlistsucker said:
Actually there are many SW mimics in Taiwan but none of them look close to original SW cues. Most of those SW look-alikes do not come with brass 11-3/8 pins. A few models do have brass pins but the color of the pins tend to be lighter. It's not difficult to tell the difference at all.
Many buyers would question the genuineness of the cue if it didn't come with a LOA. it's a hectic to explain over and over again. By spending a few bucks both buyer and seller can save a lot of time, why not?
JimBo said:
Jim
I don't know about SW, but I have several people who have ordered custom cues who have asked for an "authenticity" from me. The cue has the logo and some are signed --- but still ask for an "authenticity". So I supply one with color pics of the cue if requested. Maybe insurance companies are asking since this has only been in the last year or so for me - or just more people collecting and want the documentation. ???
Jack
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i think a custom cue should come with something that would verify their authenticity.
it wouldnt be very hard to dup one of those letters though.
something like what dpk does with a letter and pictures of the cue along with a picture of himself holding the cue all laminated together in one page would be a better idea. he even includes a $1 bill with the date of completion (year) in the laminate.
it wouldnt be very hard to dup one of those letters though.
something like what dpk does with a letter and pictures of the cue along with a picture of himself holding the cue all laminated together in one page would be a better idea. he even includes a $1 bill with the date of completion (year) in the laminate.
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i think it's more for authentication, resale, and to deter knock offs from being sold as originalspoolchady said:It's a trend I think. For those people who buy cues for display, not for play, they want a piece of paper with the cue that way when they hang the cue on the wall it will look more like collectable item.
