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I'm still confused as to whether ADR has been sold a C-brand or not. If it was a C-brand why not put the red/green badge on it? Really wish Unclevit would post some clarification.
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its not c brand no. just one from the workshop. Kwan should come on and advise.Unclevit C Brand - CueGuru Tip.Comment
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I agree with other owners of 'C' brand cues that it dosen't look like one and isn't typical of Unclevits cues. Hope the clarification is
forthcoming.Comment
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But if its from the same workshop, then surely it is a "C" brand cue, just with a stupid badge on it ??????Originally Posted by Deepscrew View PostComment
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JRC750 I think the workshop make various different cues for various different markets. The C-brand were ones which Unclevit personally supervised and put his name to. There's various posts and I've got some e-mails where Unclevit points out that his C-brand cues have specially selected quality shafts. I was led to believe that the workshop turn out other (slightly inferior?) cues. Some of these were un-badged. I have to say I don't really know what Unclevit's set up is over there or what his relationship with the workshop is. Strange he's not been on the forum to give his tuppence worth. Maybe he's fed up with all the hassle of cue-making. He's always said he didn't make any money and was doing it as a hobby.Comment
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all i can say is that to any prospective buyer is that $293 usd for what you get is a hell of a lot of money.Comment
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Andrew I really think you've had a real bad deal. I'd even go so far as to say "ripped off"! My multi-spliced C-brand was USD160 and about 70usd for P&P. That's roughly £150 which is less than I paid for my Mastercraft Eclipse and my Craftsman Century. When I compare the three cues the C-brand is far superior. I believe the C-brand is very good value for money and I know a couple of other Forum members who have C-brand cues and feel the same. I really think you've been unlucky. These things happen I suppose.Originally Posted by ADR147 View PostComment
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I think we all know that people do not take the time to come on here and offer people cues if there is nothing in it for them. What does he take the members on here for, idiots!Originally Posted by Bigmeek View PostComment
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I've ordered two cues from unclevit (suvit). The first was a 3/4-butt 'C' brand (red) and everything was fine with the cue except I didn't really like the high gloss on the butt. I asked Suvit what it was and he replied '12 coats of French Polish" which is what they use on grand pianos and high-end furniture. I have a bottle of it here which I use one or two coats to bring out the look of the butt, especially the splices and veneers.
The second cue is a bit funny in that it has a Peradon badge with Joe Davis on the flat of the butt although the matching extension is badged as 'C' made in thailand.
For andrew...the french polish can be removed easily using acetone and then you can gently sand the butt smooth using very fine emery. I've done this and then applied on coat of french polish to bring out the wood of the butt a bit. My brasswork was fine on both these cues and in fact I sold the first one in a couple of days.
This second one is taking a while to sell since I haven't yet re-done the butt plus it's a maple cue and pretty stiff and the length is at 56.7". However, I have to say when they sent pictures of this cue the Peradon - Joe Davis badge was clearly visible in the photo so I have no complaints but I will admit I don't like the varnish-like feel of the thick french polish finish.
TerryTerry Davidson
IBSF Master Coach & ExaminerComment
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Yes the badge looked familiar to me too but I didn't realize what it was. I remember that when Unclevit was selling cues made by Uncle Thai a couple of years back they sometimes had a random badge and sometimes Peradon but Unclevit made this clear when selling them. I guess it's a popular thing to do in Thailand.Originally Posted by Terry Davidson View PostTear up that manure-fed astroturf!Comment
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that's my view as well. well he is not likely to sell many more is he!Originally Posted by Bigmeek View PostComment
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yes i can fix it terry i just shouldn't have to.Originally Posted by Terry Davidson View PostComment
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I think people are missing the point here. If you receive a cue from a cue maker that is either defective or not to your specifications, one should have the option of either being fully compensated or have the cue replaced or alternatelly have the cue repaired at the expence of the cue maker. In my case i got shafted not once but twice. Did i get fully compensated " NO ", would i ever order a cue from Unclevit " NEVER ", would i recomend him to any of my freinds " DONT THINK SO ".
Andrew also got shafted, it's clear and simple. Has Unclevit offer to fully compensate him " I DOUGHT IT ".
I dont think any one in this forum likes to slag off any reputable cue maker, but i think Unclevits business dealings should be monitored a bit closer in this forum.Comment
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The issue is here you never know who you're dealing with. At least two people "supposedly" use the same account. Three people if the chap himself uses it. This cue wasn't labeled as a "C" brand cue. It seems that Both Suvit and Nong source cues from different cue makers. This would explain the variances in overall finish. It seems very sketchy to me that they are using "Uncle Vit's" name to sell what look like pieces of garbage.Originally Posted by n.er View Post
I'd bet my last £1 that:
A) He doesn't know they are doing this.
B) He is the sole user of the account and is a fool. Building up a good reputation then tarnishing it by sending out crap.
I'd be more inclined to say it's reason A.
It's unfair that this user is allowed to sell cues without proper information. I'd be happy to see them banned so as to stop other members from getting ripped offComment
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