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$20,000 Pool Cues

Hercek Custom Billiard Cues Have a 10-Year Wait List

— September 25, 2009 — Luxury
If you like playing pool and have a lot of money to spend, then maybe you should think about the Hercek Custom Billiard Cues.

Made out of pre-ban ivory and exotic hardwoods, the Hercek Custom Billiard Cues feature precious metal and gemstone accents. This might be one of the reasons why the starting cost for a single cue is $20,000. Oh, and there is a waiting list of up to 10 years, so if you are planning on getting a whole set, you might want to get in the cue.


Image Credit: Additional Hercek Cue
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Billiard Equipment - The trend of high-end billiard cues made from premium materials and adorned with precious metals and gemstones offers opportunities for luxury billiard equipment manufacturers to cater to affluent customers.
2. Exclusivity and Scarcity - The trend of long waiting lists for premium billiard cues highlights the opportunity for manufacturers to create a sense of exclusivity and scarcity, driving up demand and prices.
3. Customization and Personalization - The trend of custom billiard cues allows businesses to offer personalized options to customers, providing a unique selling point and enhancing customer loyalty.
Industry Implications
1. Billiard Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the billiard equipment industry can capitalize on the luxury cue trend by creating high-end, custom-made cues using premium materials and unique design elements.
2. Luxury Goods Retail - Luxury goods retailers can tap into the demand for high-end billiard equipment by offering exclusive, limited-edition cues to affluent customers, thereby capitalizing on the trend of exclusivity and scarcity.
3. Artisanal Craftsmanship - The trend of custom billiard cues presents an opportunity for artisanal craftsmen to showcase their skills and create one-of-a-kind cues that appeal to collectors and connoisseurs of fine craftsmanship.
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