Value of a Balabushka pool cue?

Question

specifically a gn4 model designed by adam i believe that to be adams cues

Answer 1

Most production cues will only sell for about 60% of their retail value if in perfect condition. Don't expect to get more than $300 if you try and sell it, at most.

Answer 2

To my knowledge a good Balabushka is one of the most expensive cues.  I also think they are rare.  I have only meet one person since I started playing pool who owns one. I could be wrong but I say the cue you are describing is worth a decent amount

Answer 3

Used around $250 or so the GB4 is just a knockoff cue

An orig Is 10 to 45K

Answer 4

I'm assuming you mean GB-4. Heres a link to a site selling a Balabushka GB-4. I'm sure you could find others if you look around.

Answer 5

You can get a replica nowadays from $200 to $600. Very nice cues. An original, if you can find it will be at least $10,000.

I copied this from a cue site:

Known as the highest quality cue, Balabushka cues represent the pinnacle of prestige in the world of pool cues and billiards.  Original Balabushka cues are extremely rare and can only be found through collectors and auctions.  Typically, an original Balabushka cue will sell in the tens of thousands of dollars.

George Balabushka died in 1975, but the cues continue to live on.  Balabushka  cues were re-introduced in the 1980's with the permission and license by the family of the late George Balabushka.  These Balabushka replicas continue to be in high demand by players and collectors alike.