Do you think this is genuine?

[ExeterCW]

ah dear.

I haven't played with it yet as it only came this morning. Was gonna try and get out this afternoon/tonight to try it out.

Not sure if I'd make my money back if i sold it on.

[Mellow Yellow]

i had a WL champion cue - it was an ebay special i think.

definately not a craftsman cue!

[Mellow Yellow]

this was mine - same badge?

[lloydjenks]

you should be able to send it back as on the item description is says brand: craftsman. E-Mail ebay about it and find out what to do?

[ExeterCW]

pretty similar badge Mellow Yellow, yes. Did you have any issues with the cue itself?

Thing is, he's obviously bought it through Craftsman as it's got a Craftsman sticker on it, so I'm pretty sure it was just an innocent mistake. He specified 'no returns' when he sold it, but i dunno if i'd qualify for a refund from PayPal. If i sold both the cue and the case on, i might make my money back i suppose.

Alternatively, i could just try the cue and see how i get on with it. I'm not a great player, so it's not likely to make much difference if it's a real Craftsman or not to be honest. This one has a much better tip and finish to it than my current cue.

[Mellow Yellow]

The one i had looked ok, it had a very deep course grain to it though.

I never really played with it, just sold it on in the end, coz i only bought it coz i like the splices.

no harm in trying it out - it might be "the cue" for you.

[ExeterCW]

just been to have a little knock with it - just playing in the tip really. Seemed to do the job. Like i say, i'm not a great player so it was never gonna make much difference, but i put together an 8-ball break, which is as good as anything i've had this season, so it's certainly worth giving it a go i think.

If i get £25 from selling the case, the cue will only have only cost me £25 effectively.

[ADR147]

well this is a fake but i am too lazy to complain! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...E:B:SS:GB:1123

[RGCirencester]

How do you know it's a fake? Did the snooker gods tell you in a dream or am i missing something obvious like the badge is wrong? (no experience with parris cues just wondering what makes you instantly know)

[ADR147]

well in simple terms - its my job. but yes badge, wood, joint, mini butt, take your pick!

[RGCirencester]

so what your saying is the snooker gods told you so?

[noel]

How can you go wrong!

The seller even attests:

"1. Absolutely, this cue is original, I promise it is not a fake one.
You even can smell the aroma of the ebony butt." *



=o)

Noel



*

does anyone remember Don King?

[ADR147]

so what your saying is the snooker gods told you so?

i prefer to think of it as talent!

[RGCirencester]

Maybe the talent is being able to communicate with the snooker gods? The only way i can communicate with them is by watching the outrageous flukes my friend seems to have a nack for... there again i did pot a blue in the middle pocket off 2 cusions earlier... blue was about 3 inches off of the middle of the baulk cusion... i suppose they were telling me something... still lost the frame on the pink though