Southwest Cue
- Thread starter pocono
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Wait time was about 4 months back in 1987 when Jerry was alive. I ordered two then. 4 points, nice cues for about $400. Does anyone know about Kersenbrock (spelling) cues? I think Jerry got his experience working for him.
12 years ago, I bought my 2nd SW. It was birdseye and ebony with two veneers and all the rings, I won it on ebay for less than $1800.
Those were the days.
Twelve years.
Michelangelo balked, because he considered himself a sculptor, not a painter, and he was hard at work sculpting the king's tomb. But Pope Julius insisted, and Michelangelo began work on his famous frescoed ceiling in 1508. He worked for four years.
Lesh
Michelangelo balked, because he considered himself a sculptor, not a painter, and he was hard at work sculpting the king's tomb. But Pope Julius insisted, and Michelangelo began work on his famous frescoed ceiling in 1508. He worked for four years.
Lesh
I should clarify:
My statement earlier
(http://forums.azbilliards.com/showpost.php?p=5877451&postcount=15)
was not meant as an indictment of SW cues - I KNOW they make top notch cues. It was more of a "I don't have that many playing days left in me" comment. I should have been clearer.
My statement earlier
(http://forums.azbilliards.com/showpost.php?p=5877451&postcount=15)
was not meant as an indictment of SW cues - I KNOW they make top notch cues. It was more of a "I don't have that many playing days left in me" comment. I should have been clearer.
I ordered my first one in the late '80s. Four months wait. The second, several years later was 3 1/2 years. The first was $360, the second $500. At the time I ordered my first one Laurie told me that David was doing primarily design work in the shop at that time. He did teach Jerry a lot but Jerry was the one who made them what they are today.
I bought a couple Franklin's from Ace Pawn Shop while living there. $35-50. ha The two things I could get bargains on in those days; McGregor Tommy Armour woods and cue sticks. Found Balabuskas, Gena cues, Tads, etc.
Would it not make sense to hire some help and get the back log of cues much, much shorter? It seems to me that they squandering profits by having such a long back log.
justinb386
Banned
So, the waiting list is 10 years, and then it takes around 2 years to build the cue for you. I wonder if many dealers order them directly from SW with the intention of putting them up for sale 12or 13 years later.
What and flood the market? What they are doing is genius, they have a high end product
and choose to produce it in 'limited quantity'. I am sure all the bills are paid, and Laurie is
making a profit. And in accordance to her business model, she will continue to do so for
at least the next 15 years. How many companies can say that? If I could turn a profit and
keep people on the hook for 10 years I would.
I dont know what it would take to flood the market but I cant help but think their method costs them customers. Harley Davidson kinda had the same business model but not to that extent, They only wanted to build a handful of bikes less than what they could sell every year.
For sh*ts and giggles I just e-mailed and got on the list. Took all of about10 minutes and four e-mails back and forth. According to the message on the order form the wait is now 13 years and Laurie asked for no money down. There really is no negative to this:
1. I have no out-of-pocket expense.
2. In 13 years I can say I'm not interested if I'm not interested.
3. When you divide the retail cost of the cue by 13 years, then break that down monthly, your cell phone bill is probably twice that amount.
4. Who knows where I will be financially in 2030. Maybe at that point I can swipe a debit card for it like I'm buying milk.
1. I have no out-of-pocket expense.
2. In 13 years I can say I'm not interested if I'm not interested.
3. When you divide the retail cost of the cue by 13 years, then break that down monthly, your cell phone bill is probably twice that amount.
4. Who knows where I will be financially in 2030. Maybe at that point I can swipe a debit card for it like I'm buying milk.
Regardless if you sell your spot, Laurie will only work with the initial spot owner.
It happens; it happened.
Why? It doesn,t cost anything up front(unlike alot of cuemakers) what do you have to lose,nothing.
primarily my health, but I'll think on it.
I agree, there is zero downside.
but if I wanted a SW, I'm too impatient to wait 12 years, I would just buy one that is for sale.
asiasdad
Banned
Put your spot in your will for your next of kin
>>>>>>>>asiasdad, ordered in 2005 - might live to see it.
Glad to hear it Charles. If it doesn't pass muster you can move it along easily!