Which one would you take?

Snapshot9

Snapshot9

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If you had your choice of a quite old
Classic Cue or a New Cue by a good cuemaker,

And they both had the same market value of $3,000,
Which one would you choose?

Even though Classic's are nice, I would choose
the cue I could play with. I am not looking to turn a buck,
I just like nice equipment and for it to not be a dust collector.
 
Snapshot9 said:
If you had your choice of a quite old
Classic Cue or a New Cue by a good cuemaker,

And they both had the same market value of $3,000,
Which one would you choose?

Even though Classic's are nice, I would choose
the cue I could play with. I am not looking to turn a buck,
I just like nice equipment and for it to not be a dust collector.
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I like to play with a cue that I designed so I would definitely choose the current cuemaker.
 
New for me.
Hercek or Searing would be at the top of my list.
They hold their value if not appreciate and are players too.
 
I'd take the one that hits better. If they hit the same, I'd take the classic, hoping that it'd hold its value better.

Snapshot9 said:
If you had your choice of a quite old
Classic Cue or a New Cue by a good cuemaker,

And they both had the same market value of $3,000,
Which one would you choose?

Even though Classic's are nice, I would choose
the cue I could play with. I am not looking to turn a buck,
I just like nice equipment and for it to not be a dust collector.
Click to expand...
 
Snapshot9 said:
If you had your choice of a quite old
Classic Cue or a New Cue by a good cuemaker,

And they both had the same market value of $3,000,
Which one would you choose?

Even though Classic's are nice, I would choose
the cue I could play with. I am not looking to turn a buck,
I just like nice equipment and for it to not be a dust collector.
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I don't care, I just want to play pool so I'd agree with you and choose a new cue, not a museum piece.
 
Since I have 2 cues that was I designed and had a cuemaker build to my specs, then I'd go with the classic. I don't need another new cue, but sure would like to get my hands on an old Rambo just to show off when my freinds come over... Of cousre, I couldn't help myself. I'd have to play with it a little!

Later,
Bob
 
Oldies but Goodies

I have a 94 Richard Black, an early 90's Phillippi, and an old (84) unknown that I love to play with. My main cue is a 99 Kikel. The older cues have thicker butts. They are all fun to play with. I think I would go with an older $3,000 cue myself.
Purdman:cool:
 
I would buy 10 Carson cues because Carson cues are the most wonderful cues in the whole wide world!

(smirk)

Leave the gun, take the cannoli...

Shorty
 
Snapshot9 said:
If you had your choice of a quite old
Classic Cue or a New Cue by a good cuemaker,

And they both had the same market value of $3,000,
Which one would you choose?

Even though Classic's are nice, I would choose
the cue I could play with. I am not looking to turn a buck,
I just like nice equipment and for it to not be a dust collector.
Click to expand...

Having lived and played in NYC for 25 years, I would not choose to play everyday with a $3000 cue. I can't tell you how many times guys have gone to the restroom only to return and find their cue missing, or even had their locker broken into.

Generally, the classic cue is likely to be a better investment if you are looking to spend $3000. That said, however, when I ordered my South West 18 years ago, I ordered a simple model built to my specs, which at the time cost all of $800. It doesn't attract a lot of attention, but it plays better than any cue I've ever owned or tried since.

The point is, I ordered the cue to play with and I felt it was the finest instument I could get. I didn't order it as something for others to admire, yet I have cherished it from the day it arrived.

I never would have imagined a youthful Jerry Franklin would fall to a heart attack and that as a result the value of my playing cue would escalate to that of a collectable model. Ironically, my "playing cue," now remains in my sight at all times, including trips to the restroom. Go figure.
 
I wouldn't take a trip to the restroom without my cues if I didn't know someone personally who would not leave them unattended. I have also heard of guys walking to the bathroom in a packed poolroom and come back to find out that their cue was gone and "nobody saw anything".

On to your cue question. I'd probably buy both.

If all you want to do with them is shoot with them, buy one that is really nice. But, unless you have already been in the pool scene for several years, you, unlike many of us who post on this site, will soon get the cue virus and will not be able to keep yourself from finding the next "great" cue.

I would probably buy second hand regardless of which way you go, new or old cuemaker. You are assured to get the cue that has the hit you like. You will likely also get a cue for less than what it sold for new. If you have time, patience is golden when it comes to cue deals. Don't rush into anything.

I'd probably try to buy 2 $1500 cues, and here is are the ones I would personally look for:

Older cues:
Simple Tad
Old Joss - block logo, true splice - you could get one with a few inlays in the butt but not in the points for this money
Old JossWest (sideways W) - same as above.

Newer cues:
Nice Bender with 10 points, possibly veneers
Mottey
James White
Skip Weston
Scruggs
Richard Black
 
Shorty said:
I would buy 10 Carson cues because Carson cues are the most wonderful cues in the whole wide world!

(smirk)

Leave the gun, take the cannoli...

Shorty
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And you need a different cue for each ball in 10 ball right :rolleyes: ;)
 
I'll take a 1970's Palmer Model 16 with Szamboti forearm, Tascarella ferrule.Saw this cue for sale at a site and fell in love. The old Palmers play great, hold value and look terrific.
 
well, If I had a choice of a cue that had a zillion inlays compared to a plain jane, Yes, whitchever cue played the best would be the cue I would choose..


Playability is always the most important factor.. to me anyhow..


2wld4u
 
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