I ordered my first SW on July 1 1986- I remember the exact date because it was my dads birthday and I felt bad I was buying something for myself on his Bday. I went to the shop, knocked on the door met Jerry. Rest is history.
Anyways I paid 350$ for a 60” macasser ebony & tulip wood cue. 2 shafts.
Was delivered in April 87 for $374. FedEx was $24 back then lol.
I still have that cue.
I’ve hit balls with 100-150 SW’s over the years. Lots of people would bring them to the pool room after picking up their new cue and play. Living in vegas being at the pool room all day everyday I saw lots of SW’s. They mostly all played great. A few were a bit stiff.
The supply demand thing is why they cost what they do. I own a bunch, none are for sale. Lots of people I know own them and ain’t selling.
After Jerry passed the production numbers dropped, then the internet came along and that blew up sales. Lots of flippers put their name “on the list” because there is $0 deposit. So it’s a total free roll to make a short score.
Big long list, lower production numbers = higher price on the open market. Simple as that.
Are they worth what they are selling for? Yes because they are selling for what the market is at.
Are they really worth that much if there was a a unlimited supply of them like manufactured cues? No, they aren’t worth $7500. They are great cues but not $7500 great. However since they hold their value it’s a safe place to park some $. Possibly one of the “smartest” cues to buy as a store of value.
So what are they worth not considering the market & reasons for their actual value? This is my opinion only and is purely speculative-in todays world they are worth $3500 in terms of the “cue” only not the “market”.
My 2¢
Fatboy
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