Where is Ernie @ Ginacue?
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He is still at his shop on Vineland.
Ernie makes a beautiful box cue but if you want one from him I would suggest you move quickly, as he finishes up work on his anniversary cues and is one step closer to retirement, and plan on spending at least $5K on the cue.
Lou Figueroa
Hi All,
Thanks, for the information. Took a ride out to NOHO. The building was difficult to find with no clearly marked address, but I found it. I did not knock because I was not sure if it was the correct place.
I spoke with Ernie over the phone. Ernie, gave me the following rundown:
1. Currently not taking any orders
2. Finishing current work
3. May be taking orders again in the 03/16 - 05/16 tiime-frame
For the desired design (and this was just a quick non-detailed conversation):
1. Pink Ivory
2. Ivory or Tulip Wood boxes
3. Trimmed in contrasting Ivory or Tulip Wood
4. Nice ring work
Quoted a ball park figure of $5k - $7k (if I remember correctly).
I was actually expecting a number around $10K. But this is still a steep number.
Thanks, for the information. Took a ride out to NOHO. The building was difficult to find with no clearly marked address, but I found it. I did not knock because I was not sure if it was the correct place.
I spoke with Ernie over the phone. Ernie, gave me the following rundown:
1. Currently not taking any orders
2. Finishing current work
3. May be taking orders again in the 03/16 - 05/16 tiime-frame
For the desired design (and this was just a quick non-detailed conversation):
1. Pink Ivory
2. Ivory or Tulip Wood boxes
3. Trimmed in contrasting Ivory or Tulip Wood
4. Nice ring work
Quoted a ball park figure of $5k - $7k (if I remember correctly).
I was actually expecting a number around $10K. But this is still a steep number.
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Better call back. (I do not think you remember correctly). Good luck,
Hi Phil,
What do you think the price should be lower or higher?
How much do you guess this might be?
Hi IPOPPA,
That is a nice cue!
Would I be out of line to inquire on the cost? Any idea what his wait time is from placing order to having cue in hand?
I am not tryring to be a wiseguy, nor am I trying to speak for Ernie. I spoke to him a number of times recently about a cue I have and one I wanted made. I know he has more work on the 50th cues to wind up. After that I know he wants to cut back but not quit. I know he has several BIG cues to make after these anniversaries for old longtime customers. I wanted a big cue made and he did not want to commit to the order because he just was not positive.
I am pretty sure at this stage of his career, he wants to build challenging cues that utilize his talents and will add to his career legacy. There are only so many hours to work, why not use them to maximize talent, level of work, and PROFIT. I think this makes sense.
I would be suprised to see him making cues player cues or cues under $10K, but this is pure speculation based on his desire to cut back and the reasons I stated. I think Gen 2 Gina's in many cases have been and are greatly undervalued. None of my 9, (2 more since I posted) are for sale. :smile:
Good luck,
Phil
to the op.
secondary market ginas may be a possibility for you and also, I would suggest Ed Prewitt as another great cue maker in your neck of the woods who also makes some magnificent box cues.
GL
best,
brian kc
secondary market ginas may be a possibility for you and also, I would suggest Ed Prewitt as another great cue maker in your neck of the woods who also makes some magnificent box cues.
GL
best,
brian kc
Please excuse my ignorance,
What's a Box cue?
What's a Box cue?
It is a cue that incorporates square or rectangular inlays in various configurations as a design element of the cue. There is one pictured in an above post.
Look at the cue that ipoppa33 posted in this thread.
The best examples of 'box' cues is post # three in this thread.....
...Will Prout's avatar pic....AZ name 'ibuycues'
I suspect Mr Prout is very smart person....but he just can't think outside the box.
:smile:
Gina Cue
Ernie is in same location as stated above. I spoke with Ernie a couple of weeks ago, he told me he isn't taking any new orders at this time. I was disappointed but I understand he is a very busy man who is not getting any younger. I been having a hard time trying to get one of Ernie's cues on the secondary market.
Charlie
Ernie is in same location as stated above. I spoke with Ernie a couple of weeks ago, he told me he isn't taking any new orders at this time. I was disappointed but I understand he is a very busy man who is not getting any younger. I been having a hard time trying to get one of Ernie's cues on the secondary market.
Charlie