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I learned much from researching this Cue. First was that when Uncle Pete came to visit us in Valley Stream he also found this great cue maker Sol Rich!
Here's the history:
The "RICH" stamp stands for Rich-Q (or Rich Cues), a prominent, family-owned American manufacturing company that built pool cues from the 1960s through the late 1970s. The company was founded by Sol Rich and was based out of Valley Stream, Long Island.
Rather than a cheap, generic, modern import, a "Rich" cue is a genuine vintage American-made stick that has a solid following among collectors who love mid-century and hustle-era pool gear.
I learned much from researching this Cue. First was that when Uncle Pete came to visit us in Valley Stream he also found this great cue maker Sol Rich!
Here's the history:
The "RICH" stamp stands for Rich-Q (or Rich Cues), a prominent, family-owned American manufacturing company that built pool cues from the 1960s through the late 1970s. The company was founded by Sol Rich and was based out of Valley Stream, Long Island.
Rather than a cheap, generic, modern import, a "Rich" cue is a genuine vintage American-made stick that has a solid following among collectors who love mid-century and hustle-era pool gear.
What Makes a "Rich" Cue Distinctive?
Rich cues are deeply appreciated for the quality of the woods they used during that era. While they made some basic, entry-level house bars sticks, their multi-piece consumer cues often featured highly desirable exotic woods that are hard to come by today.- The Woods: Sol Rich frequently utilized gorgeous blanks of Brazilian Rosewood, Zebrawood, and Birdseye Maple.
- The Look: They are famous for a few specific models, like the "Rozebra" (a combination of rosewood and zebrawood) and cues featuring distinct white or pearloid plastic accent rings and inlay dots just above the wrap.
- The "Hit": Players often note that vintage Rich cues have a unique, very solid "hit" or feel to them due to how they engineered the joints back then.
What Is It Worth?
- High-End / Rare Wood Variants $900+): Make an acceptable offer and take this cue home!
