I go to a lot of thrift stores and flea markets (it's relaxing and enjoyable to me). Over the last two or three years, I believe I've found 5 or 6 "real" cues for the $10-20 dollar range. No Gus or Balbushkas, but I'm not done looking yet!There were a few cues ,all poorly made import junk . I have not found any decent cues at thrift stores but I did buy two Viper cues for cheap...donated them to the senior center in our town .
Chuckg