Value of Pool Cues & Cases compared to.....

PoolSleuth

PoolSleuth

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Ever consider the Value/Price of a Pool Cue, or Case compared with the other Consumer good we buy.

I mention this a I see people plopping down $150.00 For Tennis Shoes, Shirt with a Horse Embroidered on it ( Ralph Lauren). Designer Purses, and or other Designer Items like Shoes, Baseball Caps with Team Logo Embroider upon them. Wallets, Purses, Warm Up Suits, Ties, etc., etc., etc., that are marketed as Designer, or Official Licensed

Most of which are made off shore by almost Slave Labor, and most out which wear out fast, or go out of style in 6-12 months. Become item to good will, or our next garage/tag sale.

Than you got a Fine pool Cue or Case that cost 300.00, $500.00, or more and some people can not see the value of American Craftsmanship.

Does anyone else see what I am talking about?
 
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You Sir, Have Hit The Nail On The Head. Now Where Is The Next Yard Sale To Pick Up A Ts.
 
I do not buy Designer cloths, etc. As I am TOO CHEAP to Spend the MONEY on this CRAP....

My last trip to Sin City Found me in the Forum Shops at Cesars. Could not believe $2,000.00 for a Purse, mde off shore.

My Wife does have Several Design Purses that were bought South of the board, and are Counterfit, (copies) but cost 15 BUCKS PER. not 300 BUCKS ++++
 
Two things.

1. I agree about the value disparity. I put more work into a cue case than there is in most handbags. Yet the average price for name brand handbags is WAY higher than for cue cases.

2. When you buy knockoffs you are perpetuating the cycle of quaity and value disparity. You are validating the high prices of designer goods by the very act of purchasing copies. Instead of buying knockoffs you should purchase bags based on their style instead of their name. And if the style is a knockoff of a designer brand then don't be a wannabe and just skip it.

John
 
The value of fine artwork is what someone is willing to pay for it.

This can be applied to pool cues as well.
 
Gregg said:
The value of fine artwork is what someone is willing to pay for it.

This can be applied to pool cues as well.
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Pool cues are functional art.
Their looks are just the bonus of being finely made and hitting great.
The "art" aspect of cues is not selling as well as it used to.
The "hit" of cues are still selling though imo.
People still pay top dollar for cues reputed to hit great.
 
JoeyInCali said:
Pool cues are functional art.
Their looks are just the bonus of being finely made and hitting great.
The "art" aspect of cues is not selling as well as it used to.
The "hit" of cues are still selling though imo.
People still pay top dollar for cues reputed to hit great.
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Again, debatable.

I really, really believe that some people believe that the sweetness of the hit is directly related to the value of the cue.
 
Gregg said:
Again, debatable.

I really, really believe that some people believe that the sweetness of the hit is directly related to the value of the cue.
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Then why would some people pay for $400 for a sneaky and not for a cue with 4 points and 3 veeneers from a decent maker?
$1000 for a plane jane from a not so big maker but a huge maker's ivory laiden cue can't sell that?
 
classiccues said:
Well then let me ask you... why do you put a frown on the Gina counterfiet?

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=36316

Clearly you would have no problem buying them. Did Gucci or whoever get a royalty from YOUR purchase.

JV
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I saw the Gina Counterfeit as what is was IMO a Unique Design of the Gina that other do not do, and was Ripped Off. Has Ernie Copyrighted His Design? If not then the Design is open to Copying.

Hell Burt Schreger was the First One IOM to do a Six Pointer, but many others also have copied burt Six Point Design, but don't put the Schreger Name on their work like the Guy on E-bay did who made reference to Gina.

Yes my wife buy FAUX Handbags/Purses in Mexico. Coach knockoff. Plus I do not care if she does or does not. Plus U.S. Customs Agent at the border don't give a RATS when you come back to the U.S. with (1) FAUX Purse.

Hell Tattoo Artists put Ink on people everyday with Disney Characters, NFL Teams, Harley Davidson Shield & Bar Logo, and that could be a Copyright Violation, but I am not sure.

I know the difference between a Real Gina, and a Faux Gina. Personally would not be caught dead with anything but the Real thing...

BTW if you Sell counterfeit item in my STATE, and get caught it a Class VI Felony. Seller is the one at fault, get charged,not the buyer...

Happens all the time with FAUX NFL, NBA, MLB, Oakley Glasses, and most of the time the seller get there stuff confiscated, pays a fine, and seldom does prison time.

We got big time Counterfeit Problem in AZ with Cigarettes, and they are coming in from Vietnam, China, Korea, and a couple of other places. State goes after these Counterfeiters Real Hard, as every pack of Counterfeit Smokes Cheats the State of of about $2.50 in TAX...
 
My wife has a thing for Prada and Coach bags as well. I have to admit The craftsmanship and quality are equal to that of a having a Justis or Whitten case for your cue. After she is done with them she sells them on ebay and usually recoops between 50-60% of what she paid. So in the end it really isn't as expensive as it seems. I have a really big problem with knockoffs and fakes. Many people are decieved by these goods, and the unscrouplous people that sell them, into thinking they are the real deal. I can tell the difference between the real and the fake but I don't think some people can. As the previous poster said nobody likes a wannabe. If you want a Designer bag shirt or what have you save your pennies and get the real thing you'll be a lot happier and won't have that wannabe look.
 
lenoxmjs said:
I have a really big problem with knockoffs and fakes. Many people are decieved by these goods, and the unscrouplous people that sell them, into thinking they are the real deal. I can tell the difference between the real and the fake but I don't think some people can.
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Well if you took you wife to Los Algadonis Mexico she would go crazy with all the FAUX Purses, and they do try and represent them as the real deal.
But only someone who was Touched a Little would think they were the real deal for the asking prices.

I personally do not buy Designer Brand Clothing, and the closest thing i buy to a Designer Brand shoe is an Asics running Shoe.

Pool cue and Case I see value in as the better one are Handmade One at a Time.

Instroke Cases are the Pool cue Cases that have been Knocked off the most, and now the Real Instroke are made is Asia, and not as good as the Original product...

IMHO...
 
PoolSleuth said:
Instroke Cases are the Pool cue Cases that have been Knocked off the most, and now the Real Instroke are made is Asia, and not as good as the Original product...

IMHO...
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That's not true. I designed the Instroke cases. I made the first ones myself and I set up the production in the Czech Republic and in Taiwan.

The Instroke cases being made in Taiwan are without a doubt the very best Instroke production cases that have ever been made.

I really wish people would get the facts before posting stuff like this.

John
 
Well my statement was made on the fact a friend has a 15 Y/O Instroke made with all Zipper Closures. It has stood the test of time with no problems.

Two others from our community have Instroke less than (1) Year old who Turn Closure have Failed, and Seems are opening up.

Maybe if you are fimiluar with the New Instrokes, when can they be sent to be fined, or replaced... As I know (20 Guys who would be sending theirs in for Repair, or Replacement...
 
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