Good question - my response to this question is from the viewpoint of a poolroom owner/manager. Particularly if the poolroom buys/sells new and used cues, if it's done on a regular basis by the same person, I could see this as potentially causing an issue with the owner/manager of a poolroom. If you have the courtesy to ask the manager first if it's OK, that may certainly help.If you are selling a pool cue and meet with a prospective buyer in a pool hall, are you expected to tip the room owner above and beyond paying for the table time?
If so, how much?
Does the value of the transaction matter?
Good question - my response to this question is from the viewpoint of a poolroom owner/manager. Particularly if the poolroom buys/sells new and used cues, if it's done on a regular basis by the same person, I could see this as potentially causing an issue with the owner/manager of a poolroom. If you have the courtesy to ask the manager first if it's OK, that may certainly help.
Generally a poolroom that buys/sells new/used cues would/should be the first contact someone should make regarding their interest in selling or trading their cue. However, obviously if you strike up a deal with a customer that is a better deal than what the poolroom owner/manager offers you, I don't see a problem with getting the best deal you can, but having the courtesy to either give the owner/manager a heads up or completing the transaction outside of the poolroom is just common sense, in my opinion.
If you get a better offer on a sale or trade from another customer than what the owner/manager has offered you, if you discuss that offer with the owner/manager, they'll likely either tell you to go ahead and make the deal with that person, or they might possibly up their offer to either match or give you a better deal.
Bottom line - if it's your regular poolroom that you enjoy going to and playing at, and is struggling to stay in business as many poolrooms are, and you know they buy/sell new/used cues, at least have the courtesy to give them a shot at making a deal with you on a cue before you buy or trade elsewhere. Most room owners are able to get cues from suppliers at a dealer price which is a significantly better price than you can get, so you might be surprised at the deal you may get if you just give them the chance.
Why on earth would an establishment that is looking to turn over any cue they sell be the first option for someone selling a cue? They want to turn a profit so they have to offer you less than what they think they actual market value of the cue is. If the market value is higher than what they are going to give you, why wouldn't you try to get full market value yourself? That just doesn't make sense.Good question - my response to this question is from the viewpoint of a poolroom owner/manager. Particularly if the poolroom buys/sells new and used cues, if it's done on a regular basis by the same person, I could see this as potentially causing an issue with the owner/manager of a poolroom. If you have the courtesy to ask the manager first if it's OK, that may certainly help.
Generally a poolroom that buys/sells new/used cues would/should be the first contact someone should make regarding their interest in selling or trading their cue. However, obviously if you strike up a deal with a customer that is a better deal than what the poolroom owner/manager offers you, I don't see a problem with getting the best deal you can, but having the courtesy to either give the owner/manager a heads up or completing the transaction outside of the poolroom is just common sense, in my opinion.
If you get a better offer on a sale or trade from another customer than what the owner/manager has offered you, if you discuss that offer with the owner/manager, they'll likely either tell you to go ahead and make the deal with that person, or they might possibly up their offer to either match or give you a better deal.
Bottom line - if it's your regular poolroom that you enjoy going to and playing at, and is struggling to stay in business as many poolrooms are, and you know they buy/sell new/used cues, at least have the courtesy to give them a shot at making a deal with you on a cue before you buy or trade elsewhere. Most room owners are able to get cues from suppliers at a dealer price which is a significantly better price than you can get, so you might be surprised at the deal you may get if you just give them the chance.
I think I clearly explained in my reply that if you can get a better deal than the poolroom will give you, as a buyer or as a seller, then I see no issue with it. All I'm saying is to give them a shot at it, particularly if you're going to use their poolroom to facilitate your transaction.Why on earth would an establishment that is looking to turn over any cue they sell be the first option for someone selling a cue? They want to turn a profit so they have to offer you less than what they think they actual market value of the cue is. If the market value is higher than what they are going to give you, why wouldn't you try to get full market value yourself? That just doesn't make sense.
Why on earth would an establishment that is looking to turn over any cue they sell be the first option for someone selling a cue? They want to turn a profit so they have to offer you less than what they think they actual market value of the cue is. If the market value is higher than what they are going to give you, why wouldn't you try to get full market value yourself? That just doesn't make sense.
Why on earth would an establishment that is looking to turn over any cue they sell be the first option for someone selling a cue? They want to turn a profit so they have to offer you less than what they think they actual market value of the cue is. If the market value is higher than what they are going to give you, why wouldn't you try to get full market value yourself? That just doesn't make sense.
I am not currently anticipating having the skill to win the us open, but let's discuss that as possible too.
Thanks to the responders for providing their perspectives. I hope more opinions can be provided. I am not a dealer or a flipper and I am not currently anticipating the sale of any of my cues. The broader discussion is still interesting to me.