I called a buddy the other day, first off to see how he was weathering this current economic crisis. And secondly, to make it perfectly clear that I wanted first dibs on the early-mid '70's Joss cue that I sold him 30 some years ago, if he ever wanted to sell.
Seeing as how he has been the custodian of this cue for 30 years or so, he has grown pretty attached to it. At this point he probably has many more memories with this cue than I will ever have.
I bought the cue with an ivory joint, ivory ferrules on the 2 shafts and a then fashionable leather wrap. If I recall correctly it was spec'd out with blue and red points. The cue was not unique however, as a local player, Bill Cress ordered one exactly like it. I forgot if we thought we were going to get a better deal by ordering 2, but that's what we did. When the cues came in we paid our ~$175 COD amount and started playing.
So my buddy is currently unemployed after losing a job he had for 20+ years. And I am not sure about his financial situation but I am thinking he might need some money soon. The last thing I want to do is take advantage of his circumstance in any way.
Then I flashed on a strategy that 3 friends of mine in Los Angeles had concerning a pristine black 1972 911S. The 3 gentlemen would only sell it amongst themselves as each required either a bit of extra money, or garage space or what have you.
Any modifications were discussed and approved by the group with the cost of the mods then added to the previous sale price. The current owner was tasked with keeping the car 'perfect'.
So, I am thinking that next time I talk to my buddy I will let him know of this possible arrangement. I would give him fair market value for the cue, say $1500 (or whatever it is, since I really don't know) with the understanding that he can purchase the cue back whenever he wants. I suppose it would be like pawning something to a trusted friend...hmmm, I am now wondering whether or not another friend would want to part with his blue/white '66 GTO tri-power convertible that I lusted after in high school?
Seeing as how he has been the custodian of this cue for 30 years or so, he has grown pretty attached to it. At this point he probably has many more memories with this cue than I will ever have.
I bought the cue with an ivory joint, ivory ferrules on the 2 shafts and a then fashionable leather wrap. If I recall correctly it was spec'd out with blue and red points. The cue was not unique however, as a local player, Bill Cress ordered one exactly like it. I forgot if we thought we were going to get a better deal by ordering 2, but that's what we did. When the cues came in we paid our ~$175 COD amount and started playing.
So my buddy is currently unemployed after losing a job he had for 20+ years. And I am not sure about his financial situation but I am thinking he might need some money soon. The last thing I want to do is take advantage of his circumstance in any way.
Then I flashed on a strategy that 3 friends of mine in Los Angeles had concerning a pristine black 1972 911S. The 3 gentlemen would only sell it amongst themselves as each required either a bit of extra money, or garage space or what have you.
Any modifications were discussed and approved by the group with the cost of the mods then added to the previous sale price. The current owner was tasked with keeping the car 'perfect'.
So, I am thinking that next time I talk to my buddy I will let him know of this possible arrangement. I would give him fair market value for the cue, say $1500 (or whatever it is, since I really don't know) with the understanding that he can purchase the cue back whenever he wants. I suppose it would be like pawning something to a trusted friend...hmmm, I am now wondering whether or not another friend would want to part with his blue/white '66 GTO tri-power convertible that I lusted after in high school?
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