eBay New Andy Travis 1pc Maple Cue

[Mark62]

Hi everyone I have for sale a brand new 1pc maple cue hand crafted by Andy Travis. The finish and quality is second to none with perfectly formed and even splicings, and even taper. The butt is jet black ebony with 4 rich coloured tulip wood splicings. The specs are
58" long
9.75 mm tip with a soft Phoenix tip
17.75oz weight
29mm butt
Tulip wood mini butt
I haven't a clue how to upload pictures on here yet but will email anyone interested straight away.
The cue is on eBay though so pictures are there if you want to see them quickly.
If you haven't held a cue from Andy yet they are on level par with anyone around right now, in terms of quality and finish. I've had cues from all the top makers and this is as good if not better.
Sensible offers over £300 will buy it.
Many thanks and any questions pls email me markhomebuy@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks for looking

[jrc750]

Here is link for people wanting to see
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1906517728...84.m1423.l2649

[Mark62]

Thank you jrc750 that's very kind, I haven't a clue how you did that.
Regards
Mark

[Bigmeek]

No offence but is £300-£400 not a bit expensive for an Andy Travis. Andy first started selling his cues on the Forum and if my memory is correct they were around £150. They started to creep up a bit in price and I guess I'm just really surprised they're up to over £300 now. I'm not saying £300 is excessive I'm just looking for some clarification. Last year I was looking at Andy's cues in the same bracket as Mastercraft, ie, good quality mid-range cues but not quite TW or MW. Whats changed?

[cueman]

Yeah I agree with that bigmeek. It seems like as soon as someone has a slight bit of exposure and gets a better reputation that the price goes up nearly 150%. Maybe its because they see others charging more or they start to think that their work is on a par with other cue makers that they then price the cues accordingly. Either way good luck to anyone who can get what they ask for as regards cues.

[hotpot]

Yeah I agree with that bigmeek. It seems like as soon as someone has a slight bit of exposure and gets a better reputation that the price goes up nearly 150%. Maybe its because they see others charging more or they start to think that their work is on a par with other cue makers that they then price the cues accordingly. Either way good luck to anyone who can get what they ask for as regards cues.

Are we sure thats what Andy is charging for his cues now or just what the seller is asking

[DeanH]

Are we sure thats what Andy is charging for his cues now or just what the seller is asking

I don't think Andy is asking that much as yet, and that it is what the seller is asking.
And the ebay Buy Now at £400 brought a smile to my face

[Mark62]

Thank you for all your replies regarding price. I have no idea what Andy charges now or in the past, surely if the quality and finish is there then it's not a lot of money though. I'm certainly not looking to make a lot out of it, I'm sorry if you guys think I am. Branding is a wonderful thing, what I look for is how good something is and pay accordingly.
Regards Mark

[hotpot]

Thank you for all your replies regarding price. I have no idea what Andy charges now or in the past, surely if the quality and finish is there then it's not a lot of money though. I'm certainly not looking to make a lot out of it, I'm sorry if you guys think I am. Branding is a wonderful thing, what I look for is how good something is and pay accordingly.
Regards Mark

Yes quite right you pay the going rate muck .

[DeanH]

as is always said, if there is a person out there that wants something, they will pay what they are comfortable spending
best of luck with the sale
My comments where in no way derogatory, to either you or Andy T.

[Bigmeek]

Thank you for all your replies regarding price. I have no idea what Andy charges now or in the past, surely if the quality and finish is there then it's not a lot of money though. I'm certainly not looking to make a lot out of it, I'm sorry if you guys think I am. Branding is a wonderful thing, what I look for is how good something is and pay accordingly.
Regards Mark

Agreed and hence my post. Last year Andy's cues were comparable to Mastercraft/Craftsman. Mid range £150-£200. Just trying to understand what's changed. Have you personnally decided that this is a great cue and worth £300+ or did you pay £300+ and are just trying to recover your money? I'm not bothered either way but I was curious as to whether Andy's cues were now in the £300+ price bracket.

[narl]

Nice looking stick, seems to have a modern day "Eureka" look going on

[Mark62]

Hi no affence taken, I really like seeing people's opinion to all things snooker. As you know I've recently joined the forum and I'm addicted now so thank you everyone. Ok the cue, I hope Andy reads the forum and this post imparticular as to hear someone praising your work must give you great heart to continue. Of course if it had a different badge, or several household names were using Andys cues it would have sold already I'm sure, and that's a shame don't you think? As with most things I happy to talk offers, so if you like what you see drop me a line.
Please keep the debate going
Regards
Mark

[Bigmeek]

Mark62 Really refreshing to have a Forum member who can receive comments without taking offence and getting all aggressive in reply. Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy!

[Mark62]

Thank you we all have opinions and views, and they should be respected if meant in a positive way. Now can somebody make me a sensible offer for the cue please !
Regards
Mark