The Old Cue Thread

[kev267]

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Yeh, 1st edition Alcocks are difficult to find over here as it is. The last I saw, was a pair of 1st editions that came up for sale on UK Ebay around 4 years back. Nice pick up you got there. How many other UK collectors have one if these in their collection?

[kev267]

Not quite but will be happy to let you knowing it needs to be evicted

[j6uk]

Sure, The butt is 30.8mm and is stamped 17oz. The cue balances right on the ebony point and feels around 17oz. Slight deviation but has a stiff maple shaft. It's a beauty and looks pretty much in original condition. Haven't had a hit with it but looks to be player.

cheers for that kev, is it looking for a home?

[kev267]

Sure, The butt is 30.8mm and is stamped 17oz. The cue balances right on the ebony point and feels around 17oz. Slight deviation but has a stiff maple shaft. It's a beauty and looks pretty much in original condition. Haven't had a hit with it but looks to be player.

[j6uk]

Hi mate, specs are 59" with an 11mm tip. So happy with both additions but especially the Jelks

yeah from your pic it looks like a bit of a player. anymore info on it to hand like weight, butt size an balance point?

[perpetualboredom]

Odd that you don't see many about isn't it?
How common are Alcock cues over there? I was kindly given this one:

..but I haven't seen any for sale over here.

[kev267]

Hi mate, specs are 59" with an 11mm tip. So happy with both additions but especially the Jelks

[j6uk]

hi kev, a few lookers there. whats the specs on the machine splice cue?

[kev267]

1st edition Alcock

[perpetualboredom]

What was the swap for?

[kev267]

Managed to get these 2 cues in a swap
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[perpetualboredom]

Im surprised you find any there these days (wish I could find cheap cues!), I reckon my 10 year old niece could find me a rough value of most collectable cues in 10 mins on Google.

.. That said, I wish people would search sold prices no the daft ones that have been around lately. Ever since Tony Micra decided every old cue is worth 400, I've had lots of people offer me their JD club cues for the knock down rate of 250. Apparently he's sold one too

[garysnooker]

your 2 cues look very nice i was hoping to find one of these cues at the carboot but i think the days of finding one of these is long gone

Well it's official, I'm no longer a collector I'm a hoarder...
Always said I wouldn't have more than one of each type of cue, but I've lapsed..
I think a medium splice length cue would go nicely with these two, if anyone has one...

[perpetualboredom]

But they look pretty... (Plus I think all the old cues worth buying are going abroad again at the moment).

[jrc750]

Well it's official, I'm no longer a collector I'm a hoarder...
Always said I wouldn't have more than one of each type of cue, but I've lapsed..
I think a medium splice length cue would go nicely with these two, if anyone has one...

They are far too modern for you Mike, what's going on ??