Advice on buying a cue online

[G 4ORCE]

I thinking of buying either a phoenix, mastercue or maybe a craftsman cue online so I won't know how the cue feels or plays. Things like the taper, balance and finish also I don't know if I should go for a hand spliced or machine spliced cue. Any advice would be welcome to help me make the right choice. I'm looking to spend £130 to £150

[ichigo1661]

I would buy at local store if the price is ok because you could try it first. But the price at my local store is very expensive, so I bought all my cues online. So far no prob with all the cues I bought online.