What do you look for when collecting?

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Gmanpoke

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When you are building or adding to your collection of pool cues, what do you look for? Certain cue makers, certain style, particular wood and inlays, ect.. Do you look for cue makers in a certain region? Do you only want the old masters or do you like to add an up and comer to the collection?

I'm working hard right now building my collection and I'm focusing on very traditional 4 point veneered cues. I recently added a black boar and a scruggs.

Steven
 
I started off like most, at least I think, picking up lower end customs. I have only ordered a cue directly from a cuemaker twice. I travel a bit for work and stop off at pawn shops, and also frequent the same pool hall where I live and the major cities I travel. I am known as the "cue guy" who always has cues to sell/trade, and they know I buy used cues as well. I get calls about 3 times a year from guys who need money and have picked up a few cues that way, normally in the 300-600 range. I try to get good deals on lower end cues and try to trade up for nicer ones. I have been relatively successful at this in the past. Because I couldn't be too picky about what I picked up if I find a good deal, I didn't really focus on any one thing. I have slowly moved to vintage cues and am stuck on that for the most part. I have the mindset that unless there is a sentimental connection to a cue, it is potentially up for sale/trade. This works well for me Hope this helps. I would collect what I like and keep track of the market via AZ, ebay, etc.
 
About 3 years ago I started limiting my collecting to just cue makers from my home state - Texas. Since then I have realized just how many great cue builders (past and present) that have graced the Lone Star state with their work! So many cues and so little time (and money...grin).
 
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