there's a really nice mezz on here for sale. maybe you could talk the guy down a little... i'm a huge fan of mezz cues imo if you're even considering a production cue you'd be hard pressed to do better
Here is an Albrecht Custom Cue. It is made of Paduak, has a textured leather wrap, weighs 19.2 ounces and has a 3/8-10 Mc Dermott Style joint. Tip measures 12.75mm and has a Hercules Medium tip. It is dead straight together or apart and also has a premium 4 ply laminated shaft rather than a standard hard rock maple shaft. It is signed just above the butt cap. Price is $450.00 shipped in Conus.