Why are Pechauer cues so underrated?

Thunder Thighs

Thunder Thighs

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I've owned several Pechauers in the past, and still own a couple today. What I can't understand is why are these cues so underrated? Wood selection is very good, finish is outstanding (better than many customs IMHO), the hit is nice and firm, inlay materials are top-notch, warranty includes warpage, and their price is such a bargain for the quality you get. Yet their resale value is not as good as it should be (bad economy aside). Yes I understand that they may be classified as a production cue, but even though... :scratchhead:

Any constructive opinions are welcome guys, I'm just thinking out loud here :o
 
I agree. I played with a buddy's one time and knowing he's a "flipper", I told him to give me a shot at it before selling it. Less than a year later, I got the call. I played with the cue for several years and only put it away when I started building cues and playing with one of my own creations. Their construction and finish is top-notch and when I did have an issue with the pin backing out, I sent it back to Jerry and he fixed it for free. I have several buddies who have played with them for years.
 
Ive had 2. Both hit real good and constuction and finish were excellent. Most production cues have lower resale values. Schons being the exception. Here on the east coast little interest in Pechauer. Assume slightly higher interest in the mid west. Find a used one and you get great value for the buck. my 2 cents
 
I sell Pechauer Cues here at my store and they sell pretty well to the people who look for quality in play and construction. I'd put the overall quality above Viking and McDermott which I sell also.
 
Resale value most likely has more to do with the number of cues being produced--if quality is not an issue.
 
Much like any custom cue, demand plays a big part. If Pechauer was a hard cue to come by, it would draw more dollars. As would Schon. But there are just so many of them.
 
DiamondDave said:
I'd put the overall quality above Viking and McDermott which I sell also.
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I agree, at the moment Pechauer turns out better work than McDermott. I have a buddy who has a 15 year old Pechauer cue and it seems definitely a step below (can't say for sure how much is just due to age) so my guess is that Pechauer doesn't have the same rep as some other production cues because their quality has gone up a bit rather recently.
 
there are a few different levels i believe. full production then custom/production then full custom. pechauers fall into the schon catagory just under jacoby. sad thing is you can never get your money back and thats why they dont get respect. why spend 7-8-900 when for a few hundred you can get something really nice. that you may not get taken to the cleaners on. as a collector/flipper i wouldnt even waste my time on these. not worth the work unless theyre given to you JMO.
 
As you can see in my sig., I play a Jacoby. I was narrowing down my choices for a new playing cue not all that long ago, and really liked a Pechauer too. If it weren't for meeting the folks from Jacoby at the DCC, it was pretty much neck and neck. Both cues play well, look GREAT, and give you a lot of cue for the cash. Underrated - definitely. Good news is, once you get one of the two (I'd still steer you towards Jacoby) you most likely won't have to worry about it's resale value :grin:

the Pechauer I was considering is the prototype to this one (with fancy railroad type rings - so not really a production model) http://www.billiardwarehouse.com/cues/pechauer/pechauer_pool_cue_ps23.htm ,and I believe the local guy (dealer) still has it for a MUCH better price than the link if you're interested (hundreds less).
 
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Does anybody in the real world refer to the Blue Book of Pool Cues for prices? It says that my Meucci Originals cue is worth 20% more and my Ray Schuler (made before his death) is worth 40% more. I doubt I could demand those prices even if I wanted to sell.
 
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