Thinking of buying of a New Cue

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As it has been 30+ years since I bought a New Cue, I am looking for some ideas. Would hope to get something that will hold it’s value, play well, (8 Ball, 9 Ball & Three Cushion Billiards), and maybe appreciate a little. Last Cue I bought new was like in 1972, and the selection, and prices sure have gone up.

Looking for suggestion on who makes a GREAT Cue for the money, think my Budget is $1,500.00, or less. Web-Site addresses, would be appreciated. :confused:
 
azbicyclis85376 said:

As it has been 30+ years since I bought a New Cue, I am looking for some ideas. Would hope to get something that will hold it’s value, play well, (8 Ball, 9 Ball & Three Cushion Billiards), and maybe appreciate a little. Last Cue I bought new was like in 1972, and the selection, and prices sure have gone up.

Looking for suggestion on who makes a GREAT Cue for the money, think my Budget is $1,500.00, or less. Web-Site addresses, would be appreciated. :confused:
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Hopefully, you live somewhere that you will be able try out differant cues. When you find one that feels right for you, go for it. There are to many cuemakers that build excellant cues to answer your question. You should be able to pick up a real nice cue in that price range.
Purdman :cool:
 
azbicyclis85376 said:
Looking for suggestion on who makes a GREAT Cue for the money, think my Budget is $1,500.00, or less. Web-Site addresses, would be appreciated. [/B][/COLOR] [/FONT] :confused:
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I would sudgest any cue you buy to have different shafts for the games you play. I think 3C players tend to like the straight conical taper but for 9 ball its the pro taper they want. Anyhow, you have way more than enough money to find yourself something you like. Should be able to find something for less than half of that amount unless you are looking for lots of Ivory.

http://www.layanicues.com/
http://www.bludworth.com/
http://www.annieosproshop.com/
http://www.shermcue.com/

These are just a few that could make exactly what you want at a reasonable price. There are many other cuemakers worthy of recomendation but the list would be to long to list here. Seek and ye shall find.
 
azbicyclis85376 said:

As it has been 30+ years since I bought a New Cue, I am looking for some ideas. Would hope to get something that will hold it’s value, play well, (8 Ball, 9 Ball & Three Cushion Billiards), and maybe appreciate a little. Last Cue I bought new was like in 1972, and the selection, and prices sure have gone up.

Looking for suggestion on who makes a GREAT Cue for the money, think my Budget is $1,500.00, or less. Web-Site addresses, would be appreciated. :confused:
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Hi.
Check out my website at www.erikleecues.com. I buy and sell both production and custom cues. I can hook you up on cues at way below retail prices even on certain custom cues. You can contact me at dooziexx@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
 
azbicyclis85376 said:

As it has been 30+ years since I bought a New Cue, I am looking for some ideas. Would hope to get something that will hold it’s value, play well, (8 Ball, 9 Ball & Three Cushion Billiards), and maybe appreciate a little. Last Cue I bought new was like in 1972, and the selection, and prices sure have gone up.

Looking for suggestion on who makes a GREAT Cue for the money, think my Budget is $1,500.00, or less. Web-Site addresses, would be appreciated. :confused:
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www.webbcues.com
www.skipwestoncues.com
 
azbicyclis85376 said:

As it has been 30+ years since I bought a New Cue, I am looking for some ideas. Would hope to get something that will hold it’s value, play well, (8 Ball, 9 Ball & Three Cushion Billiards), and maybe appreciate a little. Last Cue I bought new was like in 1972, and the selection, and prices sure have gone up.

Looking for suggestion on who makes a GREAT Cue for the money, think my Budget is $1,500.00, or less. Web-Site addresses, would be appreciated. :confused:
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Just out of curiousity what lasted you 30 years and why do you feel the need to replace it?
 
azbicyclis85376 said:
Would hope to get something that will hold it’s value, play well, (8 Ball, 9 Ball & Three Cushion Billiards
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There is enough difference in a good 3C cue and a good pool cue, that with your budget, I think I would consider two cues. Ron Kilby and Helmstetter both make nice 3C cues. If you play a lot of 3C, you may want to go custom (Kilby), but if you just play occasionally, then a production cue like Helmstetter should serve you just fine. 3C cues tend to have a smaller tip diameter, short ferrule, conical taper, a little shorter in length, and are usually balanced more butt-heavy than a pool cue. While you could have a shaft built for 3C on a pool cue, you can buy a Helmstetter for close to the same price as a custom shaft from a big name cuemaker.

As far as the pool cue, there are so many good cuemakers, you really should talk to a few and let them know what you are looking for. Prices and lead times will vary depending on the cuemaker's backlog and the desirability of the cue.

-CM
 
azbicyclis85376 said:

As it has been 30+ years since I bought a New Cue, I am looking for some ideas. Would hope to get something that will hold it’s value, play well, (8 Ball, 9 Ball & Three Cushion Billiards), and maybe appreciate a little. Last Cue I bought new was like in 1972, and the selection, and prices sure have gone up.

Looking for suggestion on who makes a GREAT Cue for the money, think my Budget is $1,500.00, or less. Web-Site addresses, would be appreciated. :confused:
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I assume that you're getting back into the game after a long layoff - mine was 20 years as a matter of fact.

Any custom cue you buy new is not likely to appreciate. In fact, the chances are it will depreciate a lot - 30% - 50% depending on the price range - and very quickly unless it is by a maker that is backed up several years like Southwest or Szamboti.

Unless you need a cue custom made to exact specs, I would consider starting off with just a good competent playing cue, maybe buying it used. If standard length and dimensions are right for you, I would consider a Schon for example. Typically you can pick up a used $1,000 Schon for $500 - $600, and sell it for the same price years later.

Down the road after enough time to get your game back and some experimentation with shaft taper, diameter, weights, length, wraps, etc. you can order that custom to keep for life.

Chris
 
azbicyclis85376 said:
Schreger Cue Circa 1972. Thought it would be nice to retire it.
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Bert still makes a nice cue today... but I just unretired a Gus Szamboti made in 1977 and there is still some life in the old cue..

But I would never talk someone out of spending 1500.. especially if it could be with me.. :) or one of many of the fine cuemakers that make such quality product...

I will address your initial post by saying that unfortunately with todays market, holding value and investment cues are really a select few. You will be better off getting a cue where the value is in your fondness of that cue. If the cue plays well for you, there can be no better investment than that.

Joe
 
classiccues said:
Bert still makes a nice cue today... but I just unretired a Gus Szamboti made in 1977 and there is still some life in the old cue..

But I would never talk someone out of spending 1500.. especially if it could be with me.. :) or one of many of the fine cuemakers that make such quality product...

I will address your initial post by saying that unfortunately with todays market, holding value and investment cues are really a select few. You will be better off getting a cue where the value is in your fondness of that cue. If the cue plays well for you, there can be no better investment than that.

Joe
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Well I have a very Plan Jane Cue, and would like a Nice 4 or 6 pointer. Yes the Schrager still get play time, as it is my only Cue. Think I will continue to listen for more advice.
 
If your cue buying habits remain the same as they've been, I'd say just look for a design that really turns you on so that each time you pull it out of the case you say, "damn...I really like the looks of this cue". If you're spending 3 bills or more on a known production cue, you won't really go wrong with any of them. There's also a wide range of custom cuemakers that will make a fine cue for $1,500 or less if that's your choice.
 
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Well I have a very Plan Jane Cue, and would like a Nice 4 or 6 pointer. Yes the Schrager still get play time, as it is my only Cue. Think I will continue to listen for more advice.
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Since you are into customs and are looking for a 4 pointer in this price range (with I assume a short waiting time) my first recomendation would be Tim Scruggs. He is a well respected cuemaker. His Hoppe style cues are about $1100 and they are as close to technically perfect as a cue can be with razor sharp points. They hold their value pretty well.

http://www.timscruggs.com/

Chris
 
I'm going to have to second the opinion on Skip Weston. His site will show you what you can expect to receive for around $1500 and his work is exemplary. This one from his site sells for around $1250.

Regards,
Dave
 

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There are many good custom cue makers out there and I imagine there are some not so good ones as well.

I recently purchased a Layani cue ( patented conical joint) and it is the best hitting cue I have ever personally used.If you ever get a chance to hit one, give it an audition, I think you'll be pleased.

Cues are so personal so I'd suggest trying a few hit with some friends cues to see if there is anything you like. I found out about the Layani's by trying a friends cue.Take care, RJ

http://www.layanicues.com/
 
TATE said:
Any custom cue you buy new is not likely to appreciate. In fact, the chances are it will depreciate a lot - 30% - 50% depending on the price range - and very quickly unless it is by a maker that is backed up several years like Southwest or Szamboti.
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I was under the impression that custom cues held their value. That is not the case?
 
five said:
I was under the impression that custom cues held their value. That is not the case?
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Think about it, Five.
Why would you buy a used custom cue that was made for someone else if you could get a brand new one that is made to your specs for the same price.
Cues made by cuemakers that are still making cues dont go up much in value and with few exceptions will lose value as a used cue.
People uasualy buy used items to save money.
However, if the cuemaker stops making cues then the supply and demand thing kicks in and the value could go above the new price.
 
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azbicyclis85376 said:

As it has been 30+ years since I bought a New Cue, I am looking for some ideas. Would hope to get something that will hold it’s value, play well, (8 Ball, 9 Ball & Three Cushion Billiards), and maybe appreciate a little. Last Cue I bought new was like in 1972, and the selection, and prices sure have gone up.

Looking for suggestion on who makes a GREAT Cue for the money, think my Budget is $1,500.00, or less. Web-Site addresses, would be appreciated. :confused:
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