Update on SW wait time

TommyT

TommyT

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I spoke with Laurie today regarding my cue. I ordered my cue in 2003. Four long years have gone by:( . She said they are working on cues ordered in 1998 :eek: . She could not tell me how much longer. But I have a feeling I'll be much older. They have hired other technicians so I hope they can catch up. FWIW.

TommyT
 
Please enlighten me.

Are you saying that you have waited 4 years for a cue that you ordered?

Man, I'd try to find another cue that maybe hit as good as the Southwest.

Does the ingredients or components of the cue you desire make it harder to produce than other sticks?

Is the Southwest cue the ONLY cue stick that can provide that good hit that you are looking for in a cue?

I would kindly suggest to you that maybe taking a trip Valley Forge in March, while you're waiting on your 4-year-old Southwest order, and see if one of the cues from the many vendors scratches your itch!

BTW, are the new Southwest cues the same as the old Southwest cues? I truly have no knowledge about cues, but I'm curious. I have been told that the new Meucci cues, as an example, are quite different than the old Meucci cues.

An inquiring mind wants to know: me! :p

JAM
 
yes.. thats what i heard also.. the wait list went from 7 to 9 years...

thats one reason the resell value on the secondary market is better then the orginal cost..

chris
 
If you're looking for a cue with an awesome hit(first hand exp. here) check out the Cat in ChrisOnline's avatar
plus you won't have to wait so long that you'll be spending your retirement checks on it
Jake
 
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If you throw some extra money their way will they build you one immediately?
I'm not talking about a couple of hundred, I mean an extra thousand or so.
 
corvette1340 said:
If you throw some extra money their way will they build you one immediately?
I'm not talking about a couple of hundred, I mean an extra thousand or so.
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:eek: that was funny! It would not even be worth it then to me! I been on the list since 2003 also....so I think i will keep right on waiting......I am 28 now so probably when i am 35 I will be recieving it!!
 
StevenPWaldon said:
Last I heard the wait time was 9 years. This would seem to be in step with cues ordered in 98.
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Yeah, but if they said the wait time is (was) 5-6 years back in -98, I wouldn't say they're completely accurate with it :o I don't think the wait time has saturated yet...
 
JAM said:
Please enlighten me.

Are you saying that you have waited 4 years for a cue that you ordered?

Man, I'd try to find another cue that maybe hit as good as the Southwest.

Does the ingredients or components of the cue you desire make it harder to produce than other sticks?

Is the Southwest cue the ONLY cue stick that can provide that good hit that you are looking for in a cue?

I would kindly suggest to you that maybe taking a trip Valley Forge in March, while you're waiting on your 4-year-old Southwest order, and see if one of the cues from the many vendors scratches your itch!

BTW, are the new Southwest cues the same as the old Southwest cues? I truly have no knowledge about cues, but I'm curious. I have been told that the new Meucci cues, as an example, are quite different than the old Meucci cues.

An inquiring mind wants to know: me! :p

JAM
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I have a very nice collection of cues. I have a Jerry Franklin SW that I wouldn't trade for anything. I'm simply waiting for this new SW.

TommyT
 
JAM said:
Please enlighten me.

Are you saying that you have waited 4 years for a cue that you ordered?

Man, I'd try to find another cue that maybe hit as good as the Southwest.

Does the ingredients or components of the cue you desire make it harder to produce than other sticks?

Is the Southwest cue the ONLY cue stick that can provide that good hit that you are looking for in a cue?

I would kindly suggest to you that maybe taking a trip Valley Forge in March, while you're waiting on your 4-year-old Southwest order, and see if one of the cues from the many vendors scratches your itch!

BTW, are the new Southwest cues the same as the old Southwest cues? I truly have no knowledge about cues, but I'm curious. I have been told that the new Meucci cues, as an example, are quite different than the old Meucci cues.

An inquiring mind wants to know: me! :p

JAM
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Hey JAM,

I have South West cues from the pre-date era, the dated Franklin era, and more current South Wests (South West is two words). I think they play pretty much the same no matter the date but, for whatever reason(s) some South West's do have a better feel/hit than other South West's. However, that is totally subjective! I've not found anything comparable to South West's, but I'm not saying the hit is necessairly better than others, just unique unto themselves.

I like my Sailors almost as well as my South West's and I'm sure there are other cues that have just as "good" a hit. It's a totally subjective thing. I'm sure some other's will disagree with me but this is my opinion seeing as how you asked. :D Hope I was helpful.
 
corvette1340 said:
If you throw some extra money their way will they build you one immediately?
I'm not talking about a couple of hundred, I mean an extra thousand or so.
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Unfortunately, no. Damn that Laurie and her ethics!! lol
 
JAM said:
Please enlighten me.

Are you saying that you have waited 4 years for a cue that you ordered?

Man, I'd try to find another cue that maybe hit as good as the Southwest.

Does the ingredients or components of the cue you desire make it harder to produce than other sticks?

Is the Southwest cue the ONLY cue stick that can provide that good hit that you are looking for in a cue?

I would kindly suggest to you that maybe taking a trip Valley Forge in March, while you're waiting on your 4-year-old Southwest order, and see if one of the cues from the many vendors scratches your itch!

BTW, are the new Southwest cues the same as the old Southwest cues? I truly have no knowledge about cues, but I'm curious. I have been told that the new Meucci cues, as an example, are quite different than the old Meucci cues.

An inquiring mind wants to know: me! :p

JAM
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Jam

i agree about what you said above. who knows, by the time when your cue order is around the corner, Southwest or Laurie might just simply said they want to retire. on the other hand why not try other cue maker too. there alot of other cue maker out there make cue's hit just as good as Southwest. Such as: Ed Young, Mike Bender, Joel Hercek, Ginacue, Tad's, AE Cue, Carmeli, McWorter......etc. or maybe go buy a secondary market Southwest, you probably only pay another $500-1000 more.
but on the other hand, if you can wait it out. good luck

wawacue
 
magnetardo said:
Unfortunately, no. Damn that Laurie and her ethics!! lol
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If anyone wants to know how to run a Custom Cue Shop the RIGHT way all they have to do is emulate the folks at SOUTH WEST CUES:)
 
. I've always heard they will indeed speed your order along for double what the cue was quoted as,but it only cut the wait in HALF. Tommy D.
 
Tommy-D said:
. I've always heard they will indeed speed your order along for double what the cue was quoted as,but it only cut the wait in HALF. Tommy D.
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I have never heard of South West offering this option. Are you sure?
 
Tommy-D said:
. I've always heard they will indeed speed your order along for double what the cue was quoted as,but it only cut the wait in HALF. Tommy D.
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I have heard that back when they were making fancy cues with inlays the wait for those was less than the wait for a six pointer or plain cue.

As far as paying more to move up on the list, does not seem like something they would do.
 
TommyT said:
I spoke with Laurie today regarding my cue. I ordered my cue in 2003. Four long years have gone by:( . She said they are working on cues ordered in 1998 :eek: . She could not tell me how much longer. But I have a feeling I'll be much older. They have hired other technicians so I hope they can catch up. FWIW.

TommyT
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YES!!
That FREAKING RULES!!!!
This means I should be getting ready to get mine on the lathe soon!!
Here is a direct quote from her to me.
" Thank you for the update Jon. Please send me the last 4 digits of your social security # or any 4 numbers you will remember for an account number.

We are currently working on early 1998 orders. I'll contact you when we get

to your order & finalize all details then.

Thank you,

Laurie Franklin"
I will be having two made for me. One is a plain Birdseye with rings at the A,B,C,D, and a Micarta butt. The other is the typical 6 pointer 3hi 3low, with veneers. With what I am paying versus the market resale value I sould be able to keep my plain one sell the other and pocket a couple hundred.
:D :D
 
JAM said:
Please enlighten me.

Are you saying that you have waited 4 years for a cue that you ordered?

Man, I'd try to find another cue that maybe hit as good as the Southwest.

Does the ingredients or components of the cue you desire make it harder to produce than other sticks?

Is the Southwest cue the ONLY cue stick that can provide that good hit that you are looking for in a cue?

I would kindly suggest to you that maybe taking a trip Valley Forge in March, while you're waiting on your 4-year-old Southwest order, and see if one of the cues from the many vendors scratches your itch!

BTW, are the new Southwest cues the same as the old Southwest cues? I truly have no knowledge about cues, but I'm curious. I have been told that the new Meucci cues, as an example, are quite different than the old Meucci cues.

An inquiring mind wants to know: me! :p

JAM
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Hello, In my experience in dealing with South West I have always been informed of the long wait to receive a cue, about 8 + years. There are no surprises when dealing with Laurie and South West. As we all know South West is world famous for it's quality and consistancy of play and I will wait for as long as it takes to get another one.

I find the quality of the cues has not diminished since Jerry's passing. Laurie , Michael and Al have carried on the tradition of building one of the world's finest cues.

As far as wait time on a cue if you want the best as do many others you will need to be patient and wait. I mean look at Barry Szamobti, Joel Hercek,Pete Tascarella,Dennis Searing,Bob Manzino,John Showman, they all have many years as a wait time on a cue and they are worth the wait.

So wait time doesn't bother me, it even makes me appreciate the cue more because I know it is something special.

Scott
 
My order was placed in June of 2002......

I am using the wait to think of cue designs... and to save up the cost of the cues... any recommendations regarding designs would be appreciated.
 
Good luck ...

I wouldn't wait 9 years on ANYTHING, let alone a cue, especially when I can go to Shurtz (Bob Owen) spend 1/3 to 1/2 of SouthWest's price, and get just about the same hit, and get it in 6 months.

I have directly compared a $3,000 SouthWest to a $1,100 Shurtz.
 
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