Tad Kohara Cue Birdseye maple Phenolic collar 20oz 54" Custom made, early 1990s Start Price USD 700.00 Current Price USD 898.00 Time Left - Bid Count 4 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Nevada See more about 'Tad Kohara Cue Birdseye maple Phenolic collar 20oz 54"' Description       "MINT" condition, "One" owner,early 1990's Tad Kohara cue stickYou are bidding only on  the cue stick in first photo, it is also the one also in photo #2 at the bottom.The other ones are also for sale. They have already been listed All 3 were custom made by Tad Koharain the early 1990's. The top one is now being produced 41 of them to be exact in today's market. This original one is much more intricate in it's design then any of the newer ones.The maker is now in his 80's so will not be making many more. Don't miss the chance to own one by one of the 20 makers in the world!This item's custom made one has a Bird's-eye maple forearm,piloted 3 X 8 X 12 joint,Phenolic shaft collar.Bird's-eye maple butt sleeve.White with green fleck Irish Linen wrap.Ivory colored delrin butt cap with Tad logo.Two shafts with ivory ferrules 26.5"Original one owner and in excellent condition.No flaws! Having no dings, no scratches.20 oz. and 54 inches. Now is the time to start or add this to an existing collection!This item is located just outside Las Vegas, NV.at the home of a relative. It may be picked up there or you can make arrangements for shipping through myself or through the owner.Must leave feedback for this item regardless of how or to whom you pay.The winner will be given the right to have personal contact with the original owner and can make arrangements for pick-up, or paying directly to him or one can utilizeCashier's check or payments through PayPal to me or directly to him.please wait for details at close of auction.The owner will see that item is packed and ready for shipping via Priority mail with a tracking and required insurance and suggested "signed" delivery via US mail, FedEx or UPS.The shipping label will be printed via it's location & item will be taken to an authorized center for their packing and shipping or owner will pack it, which ever you prefer.For some estimated shipping costs of this item, refer also to my previous listing of the other Tad Kohara cue sticks.There won't be too much difference to ship this item.For Japan, Express mail is just over $65 for Express mail, or $52.00 for Priority both  with $15.00 for insurance up to $5,000.00 will be required in addition to the shipping via any for US Postal method.I would think most countries would be in the same price range as Japan. If in doubt please ask.  Please email with questions, about paying, shipping or any other matters that concern you.For detailed information on the maker of this item as well as for the other 2 in my second photo: If you are a new cue stick looker or a wife wishing to purchase one of the best offered for spouse for a gift here is some background on the maker.Tad Kohara, born in California, went to Hiroshima, Japan to study cabinet making in the early 40's. In 1945 the Atomic bomb destroyed the school he was attending. He returned to the US in 1949.In 1963 he started making billiard cues. His first to produce were based on Titlist banks. He also began using bird's-eye maple as his choice. He purchased his equipment from the retiring maker, Harvey Martin.To develop the hit of his cues he relied on players like Joe Bliss, WIllie Mosconi, and Jimmy Caras,He not only made great playing cues but his designs were unique as well through the use of fancy ring and slot work that included many dots but also dots with inlay of other dots. He uses only his 18 lathes and 3 panographs never would he even consider CNC equipment for his unique items that make him ranking in the top 20 of all makers see some web sites on more facts.His reputation has followed him through the years as he developed his own style of tips, and is credited as being the one who opened up the Japan cue market for other American makers who followed such as Schrager. In 2003 he presented one of custom pool cues to the Smithsonian Institute to display in the National Museum of American History.In 2007 he was inducted into the International Cuemakers Hall of Fame. I prefer Cashier's check, which may be sent to the owner,wait on PayPal as that also may be billed to you by that person if you wish that method.If you do not already have your winning bid plus shipping and handling in your PayPal account or with direct transfer of available funds, please make this transfer first and wait any necessary days for it to be cleared before making your payment. This method does not leave your payment pending with us not knowing why.I do not see a need for refund but if for any reason with any of these 3 like items, you are not satisfied please email promptly so we can correct any issues. No refund of shipping or handling costs.If item arrives damaged a claim will be filed immediately upon your notice to me.   On Oct-08-08 at 19:54:19 PDT, seller added the following information: windyhill Store Place a Bid!