Unknown Schon F/S

I saw a price (think it was billiard warehouse)......they listed retail at over 1500........and there price as 1150.......so my assesment of the cue being worth more with the right info was right........dead on for the retail value in fact......so anyone who thinks I am wrong by posting to keep this guy from selling the cue under what he should.......proof is in the pudding.,.....now given the condition and obvious value drop.......I have no clue as to what a fair price would be in the current condition
 
jcaction2587 said:
I saw a price (think it was billiard warehouse)......they listed retail at over 1500........and there price as 1150.......so my assesment of the cue being worth more with the right info was right........dead on for the retail value in fact......so anyone who thinks I am wrong by posting to keep this guy from selling the cue under what he should.......proof is in the pudding.,.....now given the condition and obvious value drop.......I have no clue as to what a fair price would be in the current condition
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The ST 20 is listed at $1500 and they have it for sale at $1120.

Also, Don't know if it's just my comp or not but the ST 20 picture reads file not found.

If anyone else has the same cue model that this seller has, Please PM me. I'm interested in it but not looking to play games on prices. No offense to the seller of this thread.
 
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I appreciate everyone's input on this. It seems like my thread has started a little controversy which was not my intention. As jcaction2587 said, I was only looking for some advice. I am not a cue flipper, and I don't want to sell a cue worth over a thousand for $600, and I sure don't want to try to sell a $600 cue for more than its worth.
Most people do seem to agree to wait to hear back from Evan at Schon so I am going to see if I can contact him some how. Its been a month and a half and nothing yet. Again, thanks to all for your opinions.
 
jcaction2587 said:
i saw a price (think it was billiard warehouse)......they listed retail at over 1500........and there price as 1150.......so my assesment of the cue being worth more with the right info was right........dead on for the retail value in fact......so anyone who thinks i am wrong by posting to keep this guy from selling the cue under what he should.......proof is in the pudding.,.....now given the condition and obvious value drop.......i have no clue as to what a fair price would be in the current condition
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find me a beat up newer production cue that's gonna sell for even 50% of retail.

Retail isn't actual value, not for a production cue.
 
Schon

Hi In a good market the cue would be worth 8-1100. But in todays market, with the condition of cue, the big rounded points and inlays, the brown wrap does nothing for the cue, I'd say 6-650, and that would be high for me, I collect Schons, but not that Buzy , to much going on, simple is my kind. " less is More" . Nothing wrong with you thred, just your noitall freind . Good luck. jim
 
I'd have to agree with ken,Jim and Fast n Loose.I know a clean ST-23 sold on eBay a month or so ago for $525 and a SL-15 w/2 shafts sold for $565.This is a tough market.I follow most Schon's up for sale and own several as I know Jim does as well.You can price it as you wish but there are some research tools in place to see what similar cues have sold for.I have checked some and they would suggest your cue would probably fall into the $500-$650 range give or take.But then you'd have to take into account the fees as well.(listing and sellers)Just my 2 cents :)Hope this helps ya-JR
 
rburgoyne said:
I appreciate everyone's input on this. It seems like my thread has started a little controversy which was not my intention. As jcaction2587 said, I was only looking for some advice. I am not a cue flipper, and I don't want to sell a cue worth over a thousand for $600, and I sure don't want to try to sell a $600 cue for more than its worth.
Most people do seem to agree to wait to hear back from Evan at Schon so I am going to see if I can contact him some how. Its been a month and a half and nothing yet. Again, thanks to all for your opinions.
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The folks who have been doing this for a while, and took the time to post their thoughts on here are not out to "hurt" the value of your Schon. It is a very nice Schon, and I would expect that it would have retailed when new in the $1400-1500 range, maybe a little more, maybe a little less.

Simply being a nice, used Schon cue does not give it collectibility. As most of the folks have said, fair market value on a used cue in excellent condition is usually around 50% of the retail value. You can deduct from that if there are finish dings/issues, thin or non-original shaft, and roll-out, etc.

Ebay is about as good a judge of the value of Schon cues as you will find, and it can be flaky there, too. I have personally sold many used Schon cues on Ebay, and you just never know what is going to happen. I have seen low-end Schon cues sell for a lot more than they should, and I have seen very nice Schon cues go for way less than they should, but not all the time. It just depends on whether or not you can get 2 people who really like the cue to bid against each other for it.

These cues (used, nice Schon cues) generally top out at around $600-700 on Ebay. They are probably the best "production" cue made, and are extremely good players...very consistent from cue to cue. Your cue would make someone an excellent player.

The best thing to do it simply set a price that you think is fair for it and list it. The market will determine whether or not the price you choose is correct for it.

Joe
 
Bamacues said:
The folks who have been doing this for a while, and took the time to post their thoughts on here are not out to "hurt" the value of your Schon. It is a very nice Schon, and I would expect that it would have retailed when new in the $1400-1500 range, maybe a little more, maybe a little less.

Simply being a nice, used Schon cue does not give it collectibility. As most of the folks have said, fair market value on a used cue in excellent condition is usually around 50% of the retail value. You can deduct from that if there are finish dings/issues, thin or non-original shaft, and roll-out, etc.

Ebay is about as good a judge of the value of Schon cues as you will find, and it can be flaky there, too. I have personally sold many used Schon cues on Ebay, and you just never know what is going to happen. I have seen low-end Schon cues sell for a lot more than they should, and I have seen very nice Schon cues go for way less than they should, but not all the time. It just depends on whether or not you can get 2 people who really like the cue to bid against each other for it.

These cues (used, nice Schon cues) generally top out at around $600-700 on Ebay. They are probably the best "production" cue made, and are extremely good players...very consistent from cue to cue. Your cue would make someone an excellent player.

The best thing to do it simply set a price that you think is fair for it and list it. The market will determine whether or not the price you choose is correct for it.

Joe
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Thanks for the advice Joe. Apart from a few of the comments on here all the information has been helpful, and I never thought of it hurting the value of a cue which I had no idea of the value to begin with. I have contacted Schon again today by phone and was told to email "sales" instead of "info" which I have done. I also asked about refinishing so hopefully I will get a response. If it is an ST20 then I will know the price I will be listing it for and as you said, we will see what the market and interested people have to say. No offense to the posters, but I couldn't find a pic of an ST20 anywhere and would like a little more proof before I list it as one.
 
rburgoyne said:
Thanks for the advice Joe. Apart from a few of the comments on here all the information has been helpful, and I never thought of it hurting the value of a cue which I had no idea of the value to begin with. I have contacted Schon again today by phone and was told to email "sales" instead of "info" which I have done. I also asked about refinishing so hopefully I will get a response. If it is an ST20 then I will know the price I will be listing it for and as you said, we will see what the market and interested people have to say. No offense to the posters, but I couldn't find a pic of an ST20 anywhere and would like a little more proof before I list it as one.
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There is no doubt that it is an ST-20. Here is the Schon flyer from that series.
Joe
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Since I now know the model and some idea of its value I have updated the description to include the price. Thank you all who have helped me.
 
if this was a couple weeks frmo now it would already be paid for... nice cue..

damn economy, my savings is depleated and i wont have cash for a week or two
 
touchdowntodd said:
if this was a couple weeks frmo now it would already be paid for... nice cue..

damn economy, my savings is depleated and i wont have cash for a week or two
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Well, I am not in a big hurry to sell this, although my wife may disagree, so there is a chance it may still be available.
 
Nine Ball said:
You need to hit the books. :D

Nice Schon cue you have mister seller sir. :)

PM me a price and try to listen to the people who have been here a long time as far as value goes.

70% of us know cues like we were born with one in hand, 20% think they know, 5% guess, and the other 5% just like how they look. :grin:
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im in the last 25%, but hey, at least I know it, lol!
 
I'm currently looking for a Schon, and like this one. But the shaft would be completely useless to me, way too small.
 
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