Southwest cue prices

Sneakypete05

Sneakypete05

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I heard Southwest has recently changed their prices on new cues.I also thought I had read or heard that there was an additional charge for certain woods as well as some styles that they are not taking orders for at this time. What has everyone else heard?
 
I got something form SouthWest that Ebony wood now has an additional charge I think the nose is another $100+.
 
A friend of a friend recently had his name come up for a cue he ordered 10 years ago. They originally quoted him $1500 For Maple nose ebony points ringwork in all positions and Joint protecters. If he still wanted the cue it was going to cost him $2200. They are not honoring their original quotes.
 
I feel your pain. I ordered in '97 for an original price of $975...When my number finally came up it was $2600 and some change almost $2700.

I was shocked and happy at the same time. I guess since the operating and labor costs can change so drastically in a 10 year period (about the normal wait time for a SW) the originally quoted price is of no significance. It probably only serves as a source of frustration, anger and suprise to the Customer when their number comes up!

I'm not complaining at all because I really wanted a SW. I have been to the shop met Laurie, Mickey and his little daughter and the other Guys, they are all fantastic. I felt like the business dealing is totally above board and honest. And I'm on the waiting list for 2 more SW cues (go figure their price).

In my life I have only hit maybe 5 balls with 1 SW cue but the hit was so euphoric, so unbeleivable I knew I had to have one.
 
Southwest Cue Prices

Laurie raised her prices on the basic cue and prices on all the available options. There is a additional $200 sur charge for Gaboon Ebony and Tulipwood.
Regards,
Charles
 
I know its probably too late now, but if there is a way for future orders get that quote on paper like any other estimate on paper, and regardless what materials go in price they have to honor that price. It becomes legal. I couldnt see being quoted like $1500 and then 10 yrs later they tell me $3000 if you still want it, it wouldnt matter how rare anything is I got two words for you > Keep It <........JMO
 
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Dakota, you had reqeusted photos...here are the photos of my Southwest with the cork wrap.
Thanks
 

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What a bunch of BS.

That has to be the best scam i ever heard of.

Limit your production to make everyone wait forever.

Quote them prices that your not going to honor, and then jack the price up to rip them off.

Like they aren't manipulating this from the get go.

I wonder how fast their prices would bottom out if all of a sudden, everyone on the waiting list just didn't buy their stuff. If no one did.

How fast do you think that the prices would drop to nothing.

10 year wait my ass.

If someone jacked the price on a cue like that on me, i would take it and break it in half.
 
why the hell would anyone wait 10 yrs for a cue that doesn't even look all that and get ripped of in the process? I know a Southwest is supposed to be a good hitting cue but think about it, when you order a cue from Southwest they will not accept the full payment? they just make you wait 10 yrs to bump up the price a few grand in order to give you the SHAFT, I mean cue.
 
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I had a friend that said he paid the quoted price for his southwest? I would imagine if they say $1500.00...then they would honored the price. A lot of dealers probably have their names on the list because it's an easy sale. I thought guys been buying southwest for $1500.00 are turning around to sell them for a good profit. Maybe that's why a lot of new southwest cues has been up for sales....but they're still selling like hot cake:). Definitely one of the nicer playing cue in the market...especially those franklin era southwest!

Regards,
Duc.

JMS said:
why the hell would anyone wait 10 yrs for a cue that doesn't even look all that and get ripped of in the process? I know a Southwest is supposed to be a good hitting cue but think about it, when you order a cue from Southwest they will not accept the full payment? they just make you wait 10 yrs to bump up the price a few grand in order to give you the SHAFT, I mean cue.
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I dont know but i think the raise in prices are due to the cues that were made prior to him passing away are worth that amount. I dont think they should be jacking the prices. Although i would love to have one.
 
I'm not going to bash South West, but I visited a well-known maker and saw he had a SW in for some work. He said the wait list would be much shorter if they simply required a deposit. I agreed with his statement.
 
To feck with that 10 years BS!

There are many other cuemakers out there who can make a damn fine cue stick out there in a much shorter space of time, and there are also plenty of very good quality production cues around nowadays too that can be found in any good billiard supply store :thumbup:

Willie
 
I can't even fathom a 10 year wait. I am having a hard enough time waiting 4 months. If all you want is the name and the hit, and dont mind the money, why not buy one off the secondary market.


Josh
 
SUPERSTAR said:
What a bunch of BS.

That has to be the best scam i ever heard of.

Limit your production to make everyone wait forever.

Quote them prices that your not going to honor, and then jack the price up to rip them off.

Like they aren't manipulating this from the get go.

I wonder how fast their prices would bottom out if all of a sudden, everyone on the waiting list just didn't buy their stuff. If no one did.

How fast do you think that the prices would drop to nothing.

10 year wait my ass.

If someone jacked the price on a cue like that on me, i would take it and break it in half.
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Several years ago I placed an order for a Southwest, expect delivery about the same time as my Medi-Care Card.

Was not quote any price, and was told 6 month before my Cue would be done, I would be contacted, and than the order would be worked up, and price quoted at that time.

Than I can send money, or PASS. I am on the list, waiting to be called, that seem fair to me as I can say go, and send money, or no thanks and pass.
 
CocoboloCowboy said:
Several years ago I placed an order for a Southwest, expect delivery about the same time as my Medi-Care Card.

Was not quote any price, and was told 6 month before my Cue would be done, I would be contacted, and than the order would be worked up, and price quoted at that time.

Than I can send money, or PASS. I am on the list, waiting to be called, that seem fair to me as I can say go, and send money, or no thanks and pass.
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That's great, but what about the people who WERE quoted prices.
Don't you feel they are being misled?
 
South West

I put my name on the list in 2004.
I ended up this year at Valley Forge picking one up. (was not looking to buy a cue but i saw a cue that i really liked)

When my name does come up. I will still order one,

Prices for wood go up.

If they took a deposit - they would not have a 10 year wait but a 10 year wait also allows they to easily move a cue that someone does not want anymore.

I would have paid in full if i would have recieved a cue in 1 to 2 years.

Its a quote this is not a contract.
Wood prices are rising. If you do not want the cue when its your turn they will have no problem moving it.

I guess the secondary market is going to have prices rise.
As basic cues are now going for 2200 and up.

I wonder when the time comes when they make no more - What the prices for cues will be,

At 2008 Valley Forge. I can tell you after talking with all the dealers. They have no issues moving South West Cues. And they did report the Cues sales were very slow.

Glad i have one .. Would suggest get one soon before they are in the 3000 range for a basic 6 pointer.

Time will tell.
 

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Buster8001 said:
I can't even fathom a 10 year wait. I am having a hard enough time waiting 4 months. If all you want is the name and the hit, and dont mind the money, why not buy one off the secondary market.


Josh
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That makes total sense if that's all you want. I wanted that along with:

A. Wood combo choices of my selection

B. Weight

C. Wrap

D. Rings

E. Veneers

And just the personalization of a custom cue from a world class maker.


The ability to hit the target
Is based on the skill of the shooter
Not the gun!
But I still wanted a SW!
 
My 2 cents

Hey Guys:

I've been reading the posts for a couple of years now, but don't normaly weigh in because for the most part I don't have nearly the cue knowledge that most of you guys do. But I do have some insight on business. The overall costs have gone way out of sight. Say nothing about the wood, if they have space that they rent, lease, or have a mortgage on that makes a difference. If they rely on making the cues for health coverage, thats huge. I'm sure there are a ton of costs that have gone up that I can't even mention because I know in my industry I've got lots of things that add to the cost that you would only know about if you were in it. I'm part of a small business and it's tough. Also keep in mind that this is a BUSINESS, they want to make money. If there cues are worth more then they should get more because they are making a quality product. I've hit with a number of southwest cues and would love one but there's no way I can afford one. (I'm a strong B, I know what a good hit is) When your number comes up, if you don't like the price then either pass or take it and sell it. You won't lose cash. Just my 2 cents

Thanks for reading
Jason
 
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