would you part with this*******SHOWMAN*********

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cubswin said:
I just get the sense that you buy cues because you love them, not just to collect them and put them up to never been seen again. Know you like to show your cues, and have the images enjoyed by others. Just makes sense that if you were selling one you'd want to sell them to someone that thinks along the same lines as you.
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Your exactly right. But if I am selling it, I really cant be demanding to know what there going to do with it. At some point I am going to have realize that I just cant keep holding on to them all, and just get on with it....thanks
 
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Chris, I know its your favorite, and that says a lot being you have seen them all.
 
I'd say if you only own 1 of his, keep it. Your collection is more diversified having multiple makers. Thought I'd throw in an investment viewpoint.
 
Steve

Your collection is very extensive.
There are pieces that showcase history, creative design, classical pieces, and some very eccentric pieces.
It would be very difficult to figure out if I would keep this without knowing what your direction will be with your collection.
My collection is approaching classical designs with some new concepts by the cue maker.
If this Showman were part of my collection, it would be a keeper to the end of time as I am more into traditional looking cues and this has some signature work completed by one of the best in the industry.

Tough decision but I will be very interested in knowing what you decide.
Myron
 
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Axe, Skins......thanks for your opinions

Myron, I guess the best bet would be to lay them all out and Take out the ones that would keep my collection well diversified. Whats left would then be for sale. Early today I was going through and looking at about 40 cues, and kept saying NOPE, can never part with that one.

This isnt going to be easy.....I have obviously fallen in love with too many of these cues
 
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poohkiller said:
Steve,

I would not part with this cue for any reason. It represents John's work extremely well, perfect inlays, points and colours.

If I were in your shoes I think I would have to put the beauty part apart when choosing the cue(s) to sell as based on this factor every cue in your collection is a keeper - they are all perfectly executed.

I think you should create a rating system, some sort of a test for yourself and hence rationalize your sales... I, personally, would rate the cues in terms of sentimental value (#1); chances of future replacement, i.e. repurchasing it or finding another matching the current cue's specifications rather well (#2) ; sales value / chances on a quick and most profitable sale (#3) and maybe some more. I think I would add 0-20 points or maybe 0-10 and I wouldn't redo the test. Your first intuitions, feelings are the true ones most likely and I'd try to stick to those.

You have fairly enough cues to have the need of a system, it would make it easier not to miss anything out and to make the proper decisions.

Just a kind recommendation / idea from a guy who learned too many of this stuff lately and gave it a little twist...
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I agree with these comments and can only add the consideration of keeping cues which will not be obtainable in the future, particularly the Tim Scruggs cues, Cochran cues, your special-commissioned 1 of 1 cues, the Ginacues since Ernie is retiring, your favorite Szambotis, and your special Mottey and Black Boar cues. Steve, you have a very difficult task to complete. As for the Showman, if it is the only one you own and it is a 1of 1, then I suggest you keep it, but otherwise, I would move it since John Showman should be available to make you another cue for many more years. Best wishes, Paul Del Giudice.
 
Steve if this is the only showman cue you have in your collection then it definitely a keeper. I wouldn't mind keeping the cue for you if you trust me :) ...Happy Easter to you and your family. God bless
 
Steve...I am not inclined to put forward an opinion whether it should stay or go but I am interested in a price if you want to PM me with one.

Si

PS: I can't keep it to myself, if it was me...I would keep it...but if I was you.....I would sell it to thediamond:)
 
all i have to say....is i hope i have some cash when you open the vault....:D mickey carroll
 
Steve, i hope everything is well with you and just remember what ever you decide their will be others..............
 
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Paul, Jun, thanks for your advice. I am going to start looking at all the cues today. I was up laying out my plan half the night.....LOL
 
tikkler said:
Kevin, I agree its awesome. But I want to shave off about 20 cues and heve to start somewhere.

The trouble is, with the market the way it is, If I try to sell less expensive cues would I have to almost give them away? Would the more expensive ones be easier to sell? What do you think
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If you really want to shave about 20 cues off your collection, before you can even begin to think about which ones, you have to ask yourself why.

If you just want to cut the number down some, then pick the 20 that you have the least attachment to. It shouldn't be too hard. I'm sure with a collection of your size, there has to be at least one dividing line. There are likely those that you would NEVER part with and then there's all the rest. So right there, you've narrowed it down. Now just take it a step further. Of the ones that DON'T make the 'never part with it' list, start figuring which ones you like more than others. There HAVE to be a few. When you have dozens of ANYTHING, there will always be favorites as well as least favorites. And if its NOT about money, than the selling price shouldn't matter much. You might lose a bit on your investment, but thats to be expected in a soft market.

Now, if you ARE cutting your collection down for financial reasons, then just sell the ones that are likely to go quicker based on the market. But if its NOT about money, and you really can't decide which ones to sell, then perhaps you shouldn't sell any of them.

Truth be told, it seems a little strange that you're asking other people whether or not you should sell a cue.
 
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Shaving 20 is probably just a start.

As I said anything wrapless with a TS on it please feel free to call.
Nick :) 850-474-0628
 
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mia said:
If you really want to shave about 20 cues off your collection, before you can even begin to think about which ones, you have to ask yourself why.

If you just want to cut the number down some, then pick the 20 that you have the least attachment to. It shouldn't be too hard. I'm sure with a collection of your size, there has to be at least one dividing line. There are likely those that you would NEVER part with and then there's all the rest. So right there, you've narrowed it down. Now just take it a step further. Of the ones that DON'T make the 'never part with it' list, start figuring which ones you like more than others. There HAVE to be a few. When you have dozens of ANYTHING, there will always be favorites as well as least favorites. And if its NOT about money, than the selling price shouldn't matter much. You might lose a bit on your investment, but thats to be expected in a soft market.

Now, if you ARE cutting your collection down for financial reasons, then just sell the ones that are likely to go quicker based on the market. But if its NOT about money, and you really can't decide which ones to sell, then perhaps you shouldn't sell any of them.

Truth be told, it seems a little strange that you're asking other people whether or not you should sell a cue.
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Mia, Since I started collecting cues around 1989, I have grown so attached to almost every cue I picked up. Every once in a while, I would part with one, and then regret it for about 6 months. Almost like I lost a good friend or something...........I am just looking for every opinion I can get, from other cue people that arent attached to these cues
 
You know I'm biased but you should keep this only because you got it straight from John. If and when you get exactly what you ordered to your specs then you could justifiably sell it in my opinion. I personally find it difficult to sell anything I get directly from the maker.
Good luck
Paul
 
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thepavlos said:
You know I'm biased but you should keep this only because you got it straight from John. If and when you get exactly what you ordered to your specs then you could justifiably sell it in my opinion. I personally find it difficult to sell anything I get directly from the maker.
Good luck
Paul
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Paul, that has been my path for over a year or so. I will only buy a cue directly from a cuemaker, that was made for me.
Thanks
 
If that's not at the top of your collection, you should just go ahead and sell everything and then buy some more just to sell those too.

This thing is beautiful.
 
tikkler said:
Mia, Since I started collecting cues around 1989, I have grown so attached to almost every cue I picked up. Every once in a while, I would part with one, and then regret it for about 6 months. Almost like I lost a good friend or something...........I am just looking for every opinion I can get, from other cue people that arent attached to these cues
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I get that. My point is simply this: if the opinions of others could sway you at all, maybe you aren't as attached as you think. Furthermore, if you think you're going to regret it later, why sell?
 
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