Meucci Originals David Howard Value and Info
5/27/2016 5:00:18 PM
Meucci Originals David Howard Value and Info
I have been playing billiards since I was 5 years old and gave it up about 12 years ago for a steady job and family.
I want to sell these two Meucci cues and need a little information about them before I part with them. Better to have someone put them to good use rather than sit in the closet.
The cues have been used but are in good condition.
Pictures attached:
- Meucci Original David Howard (About year 1989 or 1990) (13mm shaft) (19oz)
- Meucci Original (4 point) (12mm Shaft) (21oz) (about 1988)
Can someone tell me anything about them?
What value would they bring?
Meucci Originals David Howard Value and Info
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billiardsforum on 5/30/2016 5:01:29 AMI can't really help you on the value of those Meucci cues, but I can tell you that there is a decent size collectors market for Meucci cues, especially those from before the 1990's (like yours).
The first is a Meucci DH-2 from the David Howard DH series. Sometimes referred to as the "David Howard Dart Cue". I've seen these get $600 to $900 in perfect mint condition (basically unused). In used condition, expect much lower. For example, this one was for sale for $200 in 2012 (and market is softer now).
The second cue looks to be a Meucci 84-7. This was a design carried forward from the Meucci Buddy Hall series I believe. The design here was later carried forward into the Meucci 95-12 and then to the Meucci M-7.
You can have it restored at Meucci for about $150 and it will look almost like new. Here is a Meucci 84-7 that Meucci restored and refinished recently:
I see these for sale today In mint condition (e.g. looks almost brand new) selling for $300-$350.
Hardhit on 5/31/2016 6:34:44 PM
Thank you for the detailed information however it makes harder to let them go.
I just sold the DH for $300 to a guy who will actually use it. The stick is in very good but not excellent condition. The Varnish separated a bit on the inlays on the butt.
I prefer the Original over the DH. The Original has better balance and flowed easier through the stroke.
The guy who bought it was originally from North Carolina - funny because that is where I used to play. He would have taken either cue for $300.
So the 1988 Original, used, can still bring $300.
We got to talking and asked me to come out to watch them play in a league...never thought about playing in league... When I go - I might just end up keeping the Original and use it myself!
Thanks again for your input. Wish you the best on the table.
BTW I use to have an amazing 9 ball break - hit them HARD (tremendous follow through)- the 9 would go in on the break about 6 out of ten times (if they were racked well) - It was my ace in the hole when playing someone better than I was. It would piss them off. :)
Hence the name "Hard Hitter"!
