Spotted on eBay

[GeordieDS]

There's only one reason why people sell their cue...

Two really
1) playing ****e
2) profit

[Big Splash!]

Which is what exactly?

[Hello, Mr Big Shot]

Yep some of the splicings are well off on that cue. I know some people like the laminated design in that the chevrons are uniform and evenly spaced out but personally I cant think of anything worse looking than the huge contrast of the black chevrons on the shaft. 444 positive feedback so I'm sure he's genuine but it's always a bit strange when someone is only selling a cue because the spec is slightly out, it would cost very little to get it trimmed down to the tip size he wanted, it's 8.8 as it is so I doubt he wants it much smaller, if it's a great £425 cue why lose a lot of money on it for a job that would cost a fraction of that.

There's only one reason why people sell their cue...

[Big Splash!]

Is it just me, or would you expect a cue with a laminated shaft, to have splices that sat perfectly in line with the arrows ?

I mean isn't that one of the main points of going laminated anyway ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craftsman-...QAAOSwyKxXhlXl

Yes and no. Perfect chevrons is a bonus for some but the main reason I thought was consistency of shaft density, flex and resonance/feel. Personally, the chevrons are eye numbing, far too dark and bright. Looks really artificial to my eyes but I understand why folk wish for the mechanical properties. Unfortunately, the one person who can talk from experience about these cues is banned. Ramon, your passing is with regret.

[rdsalt]

Is it just me, or would you expect a cue with a laminated shaft, to have splices that sat perfectly in line with the arrows ?

I mean isn't that one of the main points of going laminated anyway ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craftsman-...QAAOSwyKxXhlXl

Yep some of the splicings are well off on that cue. I know some people like the laminated design in that the chevrons are uniform and evenly spaced out but personally I cant think of anything worse looking than the huge contrast of the black chevrons on the shaft. 444 positive feedback so I'm sure he's genuine but it's always a bit strange when someone is only selling a cue because the spec is slightly out, it would cost very little to get it trimmed down to the tip size he wanted, it's 8.8 as it is so I doubt he wants it much smaller, if it's a great £425 cue why lose a lot of money on it for a job that would cost a fraction of that.

[DeanH]

obviously the stencil slipped as they applied the paint

[billabong]

Is it just me, or would you expect a cue with a laminated shaft, to have splices that sat perfectly in line with the arrows ?

I mean isn't that one of the main points of going laminated anyway ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craftsman-...QAAOSwyKxXhlXl

[mythman69]

For n orderly queue now. No pushing at the back there , , , bargain !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snooker-cu...wAAOSwEjFXfNIy

LMAO

What a bargain.

[billabong]

Sorry, duplicate post.

[billabong]

For n orderly queue now. No pushing at the back there , , , bargain !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snooker-cu...wAAOSwEjFXfNIy

[Neil Taperell]

[QUOTE=Wity.;894684]Even some cheap cues can be superb players ?

Really ?

You sure?

C' mon tell the truth?

You really truly honestly believe "Even some cheap cues can be superb players?"


Wity , come to my club and i will show you an ex pro who uses a cue that cost less than £50 . His son also has one , and i rate that cue better .

The cues are made by David Wu . He rates them so highly that after he got his son one , he wanted one . So i managed to get one on Ebay for him .

His sons one is that good that i reckon you could put any top cuemakers badge in it and you couldn't tell the difference .


So , yes , you can get a cheap cue that is a player .

[justf]

Lol
Don't forget your meds!!!

[justf]

No wasnt with your "sod it post".
Over the years yes I have had 20-25 parris cues pass through my hands I collect some cues buy then move them on.

Parris cues in essence are not bad just perhaps not as good as some but its a matter of opinion. Even some cheap cues can be superb players.
Please don't label people with insulting terms just because they do not share your opinion.

You seem to have a sharp sense of humour and could be a great re-addition to the site so please be nice.
Anyone who livens the place up a bit I welcome.



If you think I'm a muppet then at least do me the courtesy of calling me Rowlf the dog.

[Byrom]

I'd have one - Badge my cue up as Kelly Brook please.

[Rob153]

Rob... Okay point taken I will cease using the word muppet (unless it just slips out without me thinking first) Punter seems to be a better alternative.

My cue/cues ? Look out for a separate thread when I get round to it soon. For now I'm waiting on badges to arrive that are simply labelled with girls names nothing else and will be drilling out every single existing badge on those I have and those I have on order. I'll keep my favourits but the rest will go up for sale with a true description so that the punter can buy a cue for what it is not who made it.

Good idea I like punter better

Look forward to it; can't beat a bit of cue porn