Southwest Options?

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14.1player

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I'm interested in buying a SW in the next few months in the secondary market.

Are there any futures dealers? For example, is anyone close to the front of the list with the intention of selling, and willing to let me choose the veneers/spec? Or does the order process not work that way?

Thanks :)
 
I don't think you'll have any luck with this. People don't usually wait 9+ years for a cue to turn over the design to somebody else. Not saying it's not possible, but don't hold your breath.

I think your best bet would be to give a rough idea of what you'd like, and see if somebody has something like it they are willing to part with.

Good luck!
 
Yep, I was just wondering if this happens :)

With the number of dealers on the list, for a nominal fee or payment up front ;) maybe one could be persuaded to customise a cue...

Can you shed some light on how the ordering works? Once you're on the list, does Laurie call you up in 9 years and give you the options list? How long is the period from choosing your specification to delivery?

Thanks :D I think I will get on the list and look for something in the meantime....

Hopefully someone will order with Gaboon into BEM and maple and orange veneer ;) ;) :D
 
I can help out with the ordering, as I just got the call and have 2 6 pointer's coming, neither of which are anywhere near what you described.

Basically you call or email her to be put on the list, and she'll call you when your name comes up. You finalize your order, then once the forearms are started, you send a 50% deposit, with the rest due when the cue is done.

Again, I'm not saying that what you want to do would never happen, but "nominal fee" won't get it. SW doesn't even give you a price quote nowadays from what I hear, and the cues are selling at much more than what the customer paid for them. In other words, you'd be paying top dollar to get somebody's place in line.
 
As stated above, it probably depends on what your definition of "nominal" is. If you broadcast your request widely enough and increase "nominal" to exhorbitant you could have a shot. There are plenty of South West cues out there on the used market. But if you want wrapless, extra length, thin butt, or Ebony nose you will have to search high and low and then shell out the dough when you find it. There is not a whole lot "nominal" when it comes to South West cues. :D :D

Good luck in your search.
 
Yes it happens

14.1player said:
I'm interested in buying a SW in the next few months in the secondary market.

Are there any futures dealers? For example, is anyone close to the front of the list with the intention of selling, and willing to let me choose the veneers/spec? Or does the order process not work that way?

Thanks :)
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I have seen this before. Southwest cues are like boats, 2 happiest days,,,,,,

Almost everyone is for sale.

I am on the infininte waiting list and would certainly let take my place in line.

Obviously for a price.

Southwest cues are not rare....and are easy to get one. Lots of them for sale out there and probably exactly like you want.

Ken
 
14.1player said:
Yep, I was just wondering if this happens :)

With the number of dealers on the list, for a nominal fee or payment up front ;) maybe one could be persuaded to customise a cue...

Can you shed some light on how the ordering works? Once you're on the list, does Laurie call you up in 9 years and give you the options list? How long is the period from choosing your specification to delivery?

Thanks :D I think I will get on the list and look for something in the meantime....

Hopefully someone will order with Gaboon into BEM and maple and orange veneer ;) ;) :D
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Is this what you are looking for???

http://www.briannaproducts.com/cues/sureman/southwest/sw6.htm

-Andy
 
JCIN said:
As stated above, it probably depends on what your definition of "nominal" is. But if you want wrapless, extra length, thin butt, or Ebony nose you will have to search high and low and then shell out the dough when you find it.
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That's another thing. I was told by Laurie that they are now charging an extra $100 for Gaboon ebony and Tulip wood, due to how scarce this stuff is becomming.

I'm not saying that SW's are rare. I'm saying finding a brand new one, exactly the way you want it is going to be difficult, so be prepared to pay a premium for it.
 
Thanks guys :) I just wondered if this was common... ;)

What would be the best place to search a ton of SWs? Super Billiards Expo in March? :)
 
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