Tad cue any idea of value?

[TATE]

Totally bro, much appreciated honesty.
The finish is original, it doesnt matter what anybody says, i know the guy who owned this cue, its been in his closet for 40 years, he has the Bill of Sale from 1972, the wrap though black was his oddball choice.
For the time being im gonna keep this baby in the safe, i feel like I found a pool treasure that can never be duplicated.
I had it up in the For sale thread for an hour maybe this morning.....I got great responses...so if i ever let it go, it will definitely be for the max lol.

If possible, I recommend getting a letter from him stating the history of the cue and that the condition is original. As you can see from the responses, if this is easily done you will certainly be able to get the maximum value.

The black wrap might be Dacron (it could also be black linen) - that look, combined with a lighter colored cue was a popular trend around that time - it's not a bad look at all. Check out the Palmer catalog:

http://www.palmercollector.com/3rdCatalogScanAd.html

 

[poolhustler]

Hey JB,

I got $1600.00 for this old 70's TAD that was verified by Fred.

It was in need of a refinish, but did have 4 shafts.

If you can give me enough weight, I'll try you some cheap one pocket!!

Best,

Russ...

 

[Bamacues]

I agree I would have guessed refinished - it may have just been polished out. Old finishes still age even if the cue is not used. However, I will say that I have an old case that is 50 years old and it was (and is) kept wrapped up in a dark safe and looks like brand new from the factory - I've never seen anything like it. I assume he knows the original owner and has the full story on the cue.

As far as letters from TAD - this is unquestionably a Tad. The joint screw, the buttcap, everything is exactly as it should be. Tad charges at least $150 for an LOA so on plain cues it's not worth it.

Definitely a Tad cue, but, like Chris and several others, I would have expected the thin lacquer finish to have some patina on it. Either way, whether original finish, polished out, or refinished, a great cue and a great find. These cues are monster players, and hit at least a ton and 2-300lbs.
Joe