trade in value/resale value of cues

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berlowmj2

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I am not interested in collecting, accumulating, or investing in cues. Nor am I interested in artistic cues.

I would like to acquire a highly playable cue with some assurance that I could later trade up or change cues & at least break even.

Suggestions? Criteria?
 
You might get more replies if you post this in the Main Forum or in the Cue Gallery or the Wanted/For Sale forums.

To your question here's a short list in no particular order.
Palmer, Schick, Szamboti, Black Boar, Sering, Showman, Sugartree, Hercek, Southwest. It really depends on how much you have to spend.

If you can give a price range it would be easier to help you narrow things down.
 
monitor the wanted/for sale forums and get an idea of what certain cue makers are going for. you can buy a hercek or southwest and pay too much, i am guessing you arent looking to spend over 2k......i dont know what your budget is, but i would try to find a plain jane cue with two shafts around $500 or a pointed cue in the $700-$900 range in good condition from a reputable cuemaker.

check out these sites for some popular cuemakers and some reference points in regards to price.

www.cornerstonecues.com
www.new2youcues.com
www.onthehill.net
www.indyq.com
www.bobharriscustomcues.com
www.cueaddicts.com
www.omegabilliards.com
www.westerncue.com
www.cueexchange.com
 
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berlowmj2 said:
I am not interested in collecting, accumulating, or investing in cues. Nor am I interested in artistic cues.

I would like to acquire a highly playable cue with some assurance that I could later trade up or change cues & at least break even.

Suggestions? Criteria?
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Then one of your best bets would be a Scruggs Sneaky Pete. Or and Old Runde Era Schon if you want to go production. Both of these cues can be had in the $300-600 range and they do hold their value.

Same goes for cases, if you want a nice case that will hold value i suggest a whitten.
 
Buying anything new and selling it for 100% of original value is nearly impossible without holding it for several years ... and even then you getting 100% back in deflated money.

Why would I pay you 100% for a used brand X when I can buy a new brand X for the same price?

LWW
 
Oriental rugs & cues

LWW said:
Buying anything new and selling it for 100% of original value is nearly impossible without holding it for several years ... and even then you getting 100% back in deflated money.

Why would I pay you 100% for a used brand X when I can buy a new brand X for the same price?

LWW
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When I have chosen to upgrade or change rugs, I have found that my original investment had appreciated.

Like Oriental rugs, custom cues are handcrafted & one of a kind.

Similarly, the production of cues is trending toward being outsourced from this country as is the production of Oriental rugs is being outsourced from Persia (Iran).

Obviously,determining the value of cues is more complicated & subjective.
 
LWW said:
Why would I pay you 100% for a used brand X when I can buy a new brand X for the same price?

LWW
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It happens a lot though with certain cues. Other people want that brand X but there is a limited supply. Custom makers in high demand will usually get 100% return. Since you couldn't get a new one for at least a few years of waiting on a list.
 
berlowmj2 said:
I would like to acquire a highly playable cue with some assurance that I could later trade up or change cues & at least break even.

Suggestions? Criteria?
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Research is the only answer. Look into the cuemakers in the price-ranges you are thinking about. Find out about their playability and reputation. Then look at the forsale section to see how fast these cues are turning around. How fast are they selling on the secondary market. Then also take the market into account. Cues are moving slower now than a few years ago.

If you don't mind waiting a few years, get on a couple of cuemaker lists. Remember though, what sells hot one year may not be so hot the next. Sticking with the big names usually helps.

Basically with anything else, you want high interest/demand and low inventory. General rule is that a production cue wont give you back 100% in the secondary market.
 
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It happens a lot though with certain cues. Other people want that brand X but there is a limited supply. Custom makers in high demand will usually get 100% return. Since you couldn't get a new one for at least a few years of waiting on a list.
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I've heard this, but I also know that sometimes people exaggerate the deal they deal they made.

That being said, if anything all that would really prove is that the original maker is underpricing their product and it's a temporary situation.

But, more power to someone if they can pull it off.

LWW
 
Berlow,
The cue market is very fickle. If you are seriously wanting a cue that holds it's value, you are going to pay a little more for that cue. There are cues right now that are very hot and in demand because they are well made by well respected cue makers, there are cues that are hot because someone new came out of the woodwork and created a little buzz. Be wary of the latter...

If you can get to one of the big shows, Hopkins or DCC, there you can try out a few cues. Sometimes one of these meet and greets pop up, maybe one will be close to you. Getting to try one and see what you like is always a plus.

The ultimate situation would be find one you like, buy it, if it's custom then order one to your specs by that cuemaker. Then sell your original one.

JV
 
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