Scored this Rich Q pool cue for $2 at a yard sale. I am wondering when it is from (guessing 1960's), is it an Abe Rich Cue? Also, Any ideas on what it is worth.
I don't know of a collectables market for pool ques, especially today. Mighty pretty but how's the balance, and what's the tip look like? If it's warped it won't display well. If the tips come off before, forever it will. Replaced many tips only to try again - and was serious about it, not inept.
I always shopped for sticks by feel.
36 years ago I won an antique table built on September 3rd, 1918. in Saginaw, MI. I used to shoot tournament pool but my eyes went crazy and my hands got shaky. I don't shoot pool anymore, haven't for years. But I still carry my stick with me even though it's likely I'll never use it again.
I put that table up for sale accepting offers!
Not but one bite and I wasn't letting it go for $150, period. It'll rot first.
For me cue sticks are a personal thing, the feel of it.
I'd have to think really hard about investing in another. But then nowadays in the billiards market
Like I said, a personal thing, especially cue sticks.