Incredible deals on low end mid range and one of kind pool cues. The info i did find online about this particular cue stick is that its from the helmstetter 98 series and it is a blue book level 4 pool cue. Just search helmstetter cue, check the box that says completed listings, and filter out results less than 100 bucks to. Gene smith private cue collector sells his cue collection to raise money for his new pool room. Retired pool cues identify your favorite mcdermott pool cue. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for cue sticks. In the early 60s he helped gordon hart set up a cue shop in the basement of his new pool room in stoughton, wisconsin which became viking cues. These cues are made with genuine spliced points and hand inlays. Richard helmstetter was an importer of pool cues from both brands helmstetter and adams cues since 1970.
Find recommended brands and cue styles for beginner, intermediate and. Get a blue book of pool cues, learn pricing, and get bargains by. Founded by aca hall of fame cuemaker dan janes, joss cues are one of the most sought after brands in billiards. Bud light pool cue 2 piece design this pool cue is really cool looking. I was extremely lucky to find a fantastic looking custom cue pool stick by helmstetter.
While select pool cues can be a good investment, with a rapid appreciation, one should collect them because of the enjoyment they bring, not for financial reasons. Apr, 2017 looking for a good beginners cue and value for your dollar. When purchasing them online, they will typically come with some type of carrying case. The line used many exotic woods such as mahogany, dymondwood, ebony, and cocobolo. I have the original shaft, but it is cracked and probably no good. All willie hoppe and helmstetter 3 cushion billiard cues come with 2. Custom design pool cue irish linen wrap a great value buy now get free shipping. Jun 17, 2016 i am uploading this video to show how the cue rolls together and apart, and also showing the condition of the cue. All products by adam cues the adam cue company has been manufacturing high quality cues for over 30 years.
Use this page to see past mcdermott cues and identify which cue you own. The difficult part may be in finding the original maker of the cue. Hello, a fellow that plays on another team in my local apa league is selling two older cues that he inherited. This cue has richard helmstetters signature on the forearm and rch vip on the joint ring in gold letters. Reserve stash of tips not used but previously owned by mosconi along with similar number of promotional postcards 2 different poses. Mcdermott mseries retired pool cues collector pool. Functional works of art, rare and one of a kind cues. Helmstetter cue identification and value billiards forum. In a buyers market its hard to put a value on pool cues today. Sending good visual pictures of the cue would be needed.
Feb 21, 2010 how much is a helmstetter tj pool cue worth. The stainless steel collars and stout shaft wood make these a very firm, solid hitting cue. The certificate states that these cues are made the same as they were by george balabushka, and that they would be made the same today if he were with us. While select pool cues can be a good investment, with a rapid appreciation, one should collect them because of. Helmstetter cues richard helmstetter cues 1979 helmsetter cue. Always looking for ways to improve the playability and beauty of a pool cue, janes continues to preserve the traditional look and values of oldtime pool cue making while. You have spent hours upon hours perfecting your skill and technique and now you feel that the your old cue is just not cutting it anymore and you need something better, something more professional. This is a stunning beauty accented with top shelf abalone and accented with high polished silver. He also has done some other private label cues similar to the ones like the jim rempe series and robert weir series.
Balabushka pool cues helmstetter pool cues adam pool cues. It is straight together and apart and weighs approximately 19. Sold helmstetter three cushions cue made in mid 80s. Im looking to sell the one on the right but have no idea what its worth. Registered customers click see details for unadvertised prices. These cues highlightan additional 6 extension that can be purchased separately which screws right into the butt of the cue custom joint protectors with helmstetter s initials come standard with each cue. Helmstetter cues are easy to identify with a helmstetter logo on the forearm. He then went on to apprentice with cuemaker rollie welch.
Retired pool cues mcdermott pool cues handcrafted pool. I also tried to look in the blue book of pool cues but i cant find an exact copy there either. This is a true full splice cue produced in 1989 by richard helmstetter and adam cues using the fake name raymond calvert. All willie hoppe and helmstetter 3 cushion billiard cues come with 2 shafts with european tapers and 12 mm tips. May 14, 2011 lot of approximately 125 unused cue tips and promotional postcards from the collection of willie mosconi. If your a collector or just someone looking to spend a few hundred dollars on a nice cue to play with, the blue book of pool cues, 3rd ed. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Piece billiard pool cue 19 oz 58 meucci cue pool cue 19oz predator 314 pool cue 18 20 oz pool mcdermott cue used mcdermott cue lucasi pool cue shaft series pool cue dufferin pool cue model 314 shaft mcdermott pool cue schon cue cue with 2 shaft cue 20 pool cue nice 2 piece billiard meucci original cue butt 58 twopiece pool meucci pool cue used meucci pool cue action pool billiard pool cue.
The black collar underneath the joint says rch vip. Not only are pool cues works of art, but they can also be valuable. Adam vintage helmstetter pool cue, with blue velvet casing. Pro hints on buying your personal best pool cue liveabout. One is an early 70s palmer, and he seems to know that is worth a good penny. There are a few things to look for in a custom made pool cue to find clues to its maker.
Looking for a good beginners cue and value for your dollar. Helmstetter cues pool cue repair, refinishing, restoration. Mcdermott, helmstetter, quest, dufferin, mali, etc. The blue book of pool cues by simpson, brad and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rare helmstetter 1 of 15,trevor downey pool cues for sale. You can have your email for the contact or mine at gunn cues.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Collectible cue sticks are an unusual game collectible that can turn into a rewarding, and lucrative, hobby. Helmstetter a986 pool cue value, info, and background. May 21, 2019 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Inducted 2016 in 1960 richard helmstetter made his first cue in a woodworking class. You dont give the age or condition of the cue, so its hard to put a value on it. When i see that someone is of genuine interest about a cue, i put the buyer and the owner together. If you are looking for the rare unicorn to finish off that collection, this is your once in a lifetime chance. Retired pool cues complete collection of past mcdermott cues. He has written many articles for major pool publications about billiard cues and is one of the pricing editors for the blue book of pool cues. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Collectable pool cues and billiards items the art of american cuemakers 20002001 thats not all a real rare 2001 16 month only show 12 in image calendar that could only be obtained by purchasing 100 or more blue book of pool cues.
Balabushka pool cues these cues come with a certificate of authenticity with george balabushkas signature. Dec 31, 2010 players and helmstetter pool cues for sale. This pool cue was used one night for a trip to play pool. In the early 60s he helped gordon hart set up a cue shop in the basement of his new pool room. This can ensure that the cue stays in the same shape and style as it did when first purchased. A personal website displaying a unique collection of custom cue sticks, some available for sale andor trade. We attempt to make sure we have most items available to be shipped but sometimes demand outstrips supply. It is a helmstetter ccs cue that was originally made for 3 cushion billiards. The pricing guidelines should be regarded in the most general of terms, as so much goes into the value of a pool cue. At the time, a mali pool cue was a relatively cheap piece of pool equipment. Dick owned and operated a pool room and had a cue repair business in the early 1990s. Get the best deals on vintage cue and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. He also patented an internal pool cue weight and balance method.
Players and helmstetter pool cues for sale youtube. The balabushka performance chalk3pc is the perfect accessory to go along with a balabushka cue. The second cue has helmstetter inscribed on the butt, and he was told. Cues plus billiards has a lot of pool cues, pool cue cases, and billiard accessories available but at times we run out of certain items. Because of the wood elements and warping possibilities, it is best to store a pool cue in a dry and cool location.
Adams helmstetter vintage gus szamboti tribute cue ebay. Adams custom japan also manufactures the hall of fame, helmstetter and balabushka line of cues. For more information on the above cuemakers please see the blue book of pool cues by. It is a signed helmstetter a986, comes in a case and has the marking a986. Vintage helmstetter adam 4 point pool cue billiards custom best. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. This is also a super rare 6 point cue that is desired as the best players from the boar family. Vintage hercules pool cue, billiards custom adam helmstettermade new. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The lower section looks as if it iswrapped with a white and blue cordlike material to make a grip.
Get the best deal for billiard cues from the largest online selection at. Numbered it would be left to right, top to bottom just as if it were a book if it has two shafts you get both. But that all changed over the next four decades, when the mali family made annual changes to its cues to make them the best they possible could. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Lot of approximately 125 unused cue tips and promotional postcards from the collection of willie mosconi. At gunn cues the pictures are put up of the cues from the collectors having them for sale. I have owned this cue for about 12 years and in that time, and even with all the research ive done i still dont know why they put that name on these cues. When you are confident about pool skills, you know it is time to invest in a seriously competitive cue. Each cue is a combination of the master craftsmanship of richard helmstetter and cutting edge cue technology. I was told i have to get rid of pool cues, therefore i am. Break value could be substantial with from the collection of marketing opportunity. I was told i have to get rid of pool cues, therefore i. Professional pool cues expert advice ozone billiards.
This one of a kind two piece cue features a four point ebony butt, ivory and ebony handle made from ten turned down billiard balls, two piece ivory joint, ivory ferrule and original case. The new willie hoppe and helmstetter 3 cushion billiard cues are made in the adams custom japan factory. Joss pool cues take the business of cue making very seriously. This semihard chalk is only available in blue but helps. Browse free vintage snooker cues pricevalue guide appraisals, valuations. Certain cues are very valuable, depending on the maker. Billiards pool cues pool tables billiard accessories pool cue repair gameroom accessories billiards balls complete billiard pro shop pool cue accessories plus pool cue supplies with all models not listed we sell meucci,meucci,joss,joss,josh,shon,schon. This is a billiards community hosted by azbilliards. Whether you call it pool, snooker, or you opt for the umbrella term of cue sports, if you like to play table games involving balls and cues, youre part of a long tradition. Meucci pool cue with a natural stained birdseye maple forearm with four ivorine points with black, blue and black veneers. From the basement of a poolroom in stoughton, wisconsin to the modern, stateoftheart facility in middleton, wisconsin, weve come a long way over the past 50 years, yet also stayed right in. If youre a serious player looking to step your game up with equipment that goes above and beyond, read this entire page very carefully. Here is the world famous cue that was presented to willie mosconi in 1979 at the hall of fame induction ceremonies, made by richard helmstetter for willie as a presentation cue.
Vintage adam helmstetter 2 piece straight pool cue. Pool has been enjoyed in the united states for centuries, but was traditionally a pastime reserved for the wellheeled upper classes. Viper desperado 58 2piece billiard pool cue, death mark, 19 ounce. Adam cues started in 1968 by richard helmstetter and using his expertise in woodworking, he helped create the finest line of production custom cues in the world. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Helmstetter a986 pool cue value, info, and background billiards. Adam helmstetter japan vintage pool cue very rare rh model billiards new stick. December 9, 1912 december 5, 1975 was a russianborn billiards pool cue maker, arguably the most prominent member of that profession, and is sometimes referred to as the stradivarius of cuemakers. Equipment and supplies, pool game, prices, evaluation. With over 3,000 pool cues, pool cue cases and billiards accessories, its no wonder that pooldawg is the pool players best friend. Id suggest you find a copy of blue book of pool cues or someone who owns one, and look up your helmstetter cue there. Click on the cuemakers name or cue image to visit each individual page.