WOW are they nuts

[Zerksies]

I had this cue many years ago. I was a nice cue and hit pretty decent. I think it was in the $400-600 when i bought it. But $1500 has someone lost their mind?

Balabushka GB Series Brown Stained Birdseye Maple and 8 Ebony Points with Ivorine Inlays Pool Cue with Irish Linen Wrap

This Balabushka GB6 GB Series Pool Cue is expertly designed with a Birdseye Maple Forearm and Brown Stain, balanced by an African Ebony Splice and (8) Point inlays. Its Canadian Maple Shaft and Pro Layered Tip ensure accurate shots, while the White with Black Spec Irish Linen Wrap provides a...

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[BigBoof]

I keep thinking about the prices of cues when I became a pool nut around 2014 vs today. It is crazy how expensive, even a basic cue is. You don't get too fancy and you are getting crazy.

Even the basic Lucky brand cue went from $50 to over $100.

These GB cues and a recent Seyberts email for some new Lucasi cues make me shake my head.

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[fish2]

There is even one for ....

 

[fish2]

Are the designs a direct copy of the originals or they are just using the name?

 

[BigBoof]

Just using the name, as far as I know. They look fine but not at these prices.

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