New Brand of Cue from Hong Kong - Rick's Cue?

[involver]

Thanks mate!

Yup. You're welcome.

[involver]

Bit expensive for me.

Lol, a little bit expensive huh. Maybe next time I will ask for some discount from him. :P

[cueman]

Very high for someone with little to no reputation and who is to say they are good playing cues. Again seems very unusual to buy 3 cues at once with no prior knowledge of the brand or the playability factor. Excuse me if I sound a little sceptical!

[involver]

Very high for someone with little to no reputation and who is to say they are good playing cues. Again seems very unusual to buy 3 cues at once with no prior knowledge of the brand or the playability factor. Excuse me if I sound a little sceptical!

No no no, you are not sceptical, it's ok though.

He was introduce to me by a friend. I have tried the cues and it feels good, but to be honest, still need some time to adapt to it. Hmm...how to prove it huh? Later on I will upload a photo that I finished packaging the cues and ready to send back to Malaysia (sorry can't fo it now because I'm not around hotel), and I will be back to Malaysia on 22th of Sept. I'll upload more photos when I get back home. Cheers mate

[Byrom]

No no no, you are not sceptical, it's ok though.

He was introduce to me by a friend. I have tried the cues and it feels good, but to be honest, still need some time to adapt to it. Hmm...how to prove it huh? Later on I will upload a photo that I finished packaging the cues and ready to send back to Malaysia (sorry can't fo it now because I'm not around hotel), and I will be back to Malaysia on 22th of Sept. I'll upload more photos when I get back home. Cheers mate

You sounds about as believable as a bedtime story from Stephen Lee. I think the cues look good but I agree with other posters - they are very expensive for a cue - new on the block from China - Most people would buy a more established name they know first over trying these. I do like the look of the ones with the longer splices very different and a more forward balance perhaps.

[tomeestrings]

I doubt very much that those long splices will stand the test of time plus also doubt that when they do reach Ebay the cues will look anything like those that are depicted ??

[involver]

You sounds about as believable as a bedtime story from Stephen Lee. I think the cues look good but I agree with other posters - they are very expensive for a cue - new on the block from China - Most people would buy a more established name they know first over trying these. I do like the look of the ones with the longer splices very different and a more forward balance perhaps.

Hah~You are right ! So I gotta tell my wife its given by a friend for Free ! Else, I might get myself into trouble

Anyway, I bought these cues because he promised me for a refund if the cues do not suit me, so I think why not give it a try, huh?

[involver]

I doubt very much that those long splices will stand the test of time plus also doubt that when they do reach Ebay the cues will look anything like those that are depicted ??

Regarding this matter, I'm not sure either. Because I'm new to these cues too. Hopefully they can stand the test of time. *finger crossed*

[ADR147]

Very high for someone with little to no reputation and who is to say they are good playing cues. Again seems very unusual to buy 3 cues at once with no prior knowledge of the brand or the playability factor. Excuse me if I sound a little sceptical!

would not be unusual for me but for joe public - yep very!

[tomeestrings]

Hi Involver , I guess you knew full well that your claims would be scrutinised by experts and doubters when you posted this thread !!
Just like every new Overseas Cuemaker !! Personally had you been more honest you may have received more interest in the cues themselves as opposed to yourself .. I would love to see these cues at a reasonable price . Prices at UK money £££ Thanks

[kadobau]

I got 3 cues from him, 2 of them cost me Hong Kong Dollar 5,000 (around USD 650 if not mistaken) each, and another 1 cost me HKD 6,000 (around USD 780).

If u need any further info. then just drop him an email will do.

Bro, banyak banyak mahal lah..... Almost the same price for a TW cue set (mini butt + tele-ext + postage to Asia)
Can buy the 2 Maximus cues that John Hinggins is using ~~~~

[involver]

Just get home today, here are the cues.

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[involver]

Hi Involver , I guess you knew full well that your claims would be scrutinised by experts and doubters when you posted this thread !!
Just like every new Overseas Cuemaker !! Personally had you been more honest you may have received more interest in the cues themselves as opposed to yourself .. I would love to see these cues at a reasonable price . Prices at UK money £££ Thanks

emmm...for the price, I guess u gotta go to the seller, because I'm just buying his cues, and I'm not his agent or middleman.

[involver]

Bro, banyak banyak mahal lah..... Almost the same price for a TW cue set (mini butt + tele-ext + postage to Asia)
Can buy the 2 Maximus cues that John Hinggins is using ~~~~

Yeah, I know I know. The price is expensive though. But that guy also promised to refund (within a period of time) if the cues do not suit me, so shouldn't I just give it a try?

[fred.england]

Wow. The splices just look too long to me. I'm no cue maker but the longer the splices, the more glued surfaces
so surely more surface areas for separation ? Or am I just talking crap? Still, the marquetry is very nice but a bit too bling for my liking.