B
Bruce S. de Lis
Guest
Anyone been there and take any photos of the cues For Sale. Anyone work really catch you eye. Anything NEW & Exciting for Pool Players for sale. 
Just got back....
LOTS of side betting... there was a winner break/stay at the table 10 ball game going... everyone was in it. Lil Jon, Ryan McCreesh, Earthquake, Dennis Hatch, Hillbilly, you name it. Lots of money going back and forth.
I think I made more just being there and side betting than if I were to play myself!!
LOTS of side betting... there was a winner break/stay at the table 10 ball game going... everyone was in it. Lil Jon, Ryan McCreesh, Earthquake, Dennis Hatch, Hillbilly, you name it. Lots of money going back and forth.
I think I made more just being there and side betting than if I were to play myself!!
I went Friday. I enjoyed seeing the cues and accessories and chatting with a few of the craftsmen.
Seeing the cues in person was fun and informative. I've always been a fan of Dayton cues and was impressed by his line of traditional point and butt patterns. The AE cues were equally gorgeous with their clean, original designs. I was particularly impressed by Bella Serra cues' craftsmanship and design and will definitely be in touch with them when I have that heirloom cue made. Since I'm getting ready to buy a house, I opted for a reasonably priced Jacoby to tide myself over until I'm ready for that Bella Serra.
As nice as the cues were, the highlight of the day was finally meeting the maker of my cue case, Ron Thomas. His new line of high-end cases were even more stunning than I expected; they even got my wife's attention. Unfortunately, I didn't get one and doubt I'll get back to the show this weekend. If I haven't gotten one by the time of next year's show, I'll go again just for that reason.
There were a few cues that didn't impress me as much as I expected. I won't mention names publicly or privately, but I was surprised to see a cue by one highly respected maker that had a noticeably crooked point; aside from that crooked point, these cues struck me as nothing more than just another face in the crowd. Seeing another maker's cues made me glad I didn't order one on the Web, because they looked in person like a high school woodshop project.
I was hoping to see Southwest, Ted Harris, and Instroke. As close to Valley Forge as Barry Szamboti is, I was surprised he wasn't there. Does anybody know if they usually exhibit at Valley Forge?
It's a fun event, and I'm happy to live so close to it. But I wouldn't go every year just for the exhibit. I didn't have the time to check out any tournament play this year, but I'd like to compete next year.
Seeing the cues in person was fun and informative. I've always been a fan of Dayton cues and was impressed by his line of traditional point and butt patterns. The AE cues were equally gorgeous with their clean, original designs. I was particularly impressed by Bella Serra cues' craftsmanship and design and will definitely be in touch with them when I have that heirloom cue made. Since I'm getting ready to buy a house, I opted for a reasonably priced Jacoby to tide myself over until I'm ready for that Bella Serra.
As nice as the cues were, the highlight of the day was finally meeting the maker of my cue case, Ron Thomas. His new line of high-end cases were even more stunning than I expected; they even got my wife's attention. Unfortunately, I didn't get one and doubt I'll get back to the show this weekend. If I haven't gotten one by the time of next year's show, I'll go again just for that reason.
There were a few cues that didn't impress me as much as I expected. I won't mention names publicly or privately, but I was surprised to see a cue by one highly respected maker that had a noticeably crooked point; aside from that crooked point, these cues struck me as nothing more than just another face in the crowd. Seeing another maker's cues made me glad I didn't order one on the Web, because they looked in person like a high school woodshop project.
I was hoping to see Southwest, Ted Harris, and Instroke. As close to Valley Forge as Barry Szamboti is, I was surprised he wasn't there. Does anybody know if they usually exhibit at Valley Forge?
It's a fun event, and I'm happy to live so close to it. But I wouldn't go every year just for the exhibit. I didn't have the time to check out any tournament play this year, but I'd like to compete next year.
Last edited:
B
Bruce S. de Lis
Guest
lukeinva said:
I have a TH Plan Jane I got from a Friend. VERY NICe, it is a Keeper. Like New when I got it, for a Song....
