{"product_id":"jack-justis-3x6","title":"Jack Justis - 3x6 Like New 2010","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor many collectors and players, a \u003cb\u003eJack Justis case is far more than a way to carry pool cues.\u003c\/b\u003e It represents an era, a passion, and a connection to some of the most memorable years in our game. It is nostalgia, craftsmanship, and history wrapped into one piece of leather. To many longtime players, it also symbolizes the final years of \u003cb\u003eAmerica's golden age of pool\u003c\/b\u003e, when the game, its champions, and the culture surrounding it were at their peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis particular case was made in \u003cb\u003e2010\u003c\/b\u003e and came from a very good friend of mine on the East Coast. He told me he had acquired it from a collector who kept it in a safe for more than fifteen years and never used it. When I first saw the case, I honestly couldn't believe the condition. Despite being over fifteen years old, it appeared almost untouched. The leather had aged beautifully, the tooling remained crisp, and the overall presentation was exactly what collectors hope to find but rarely do. I not only couldn't say no to it—I happily paid my friend's full asking price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat surprised me even more happened while I was taking photographs for the website, I found myself carefully inspecting every inch of it, almost determined to find some sign of use. After all, this is a sixteen-year-old case. Surely there had to be a worn corner, a mark on the leather, a scratch on the legs, or some evidence that it had lived a life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut there wasn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI checked the lid, the pockets, the straps, the handle, the bottom, and every edge I could find. The more I looked, the more I realized there simply wasn't any meaningful sign of use at all. It was one of those rare moments when an item completely exceeded my expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd suddenly, I felt like I understood the original owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI did exactly the same thing myself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBack in 2017, I ordered a custom case from Jack. When it arrived, I inspected it, admired it, put it back into the original box, taped the box shut, and stored it away. I never put a cue inside it. In fact, I didn't even open it again until last night. To someone outside the cue world, that probably sounds strange. But to those who remember what a Justis case meant during that era, it makes perfect sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Justis wasn't simply a case. It was something you aspired to own. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, it seemed like every world champion carried one. Many had custom cases made with their names, titles, and accomplishments proudly displayed. Serious players, collectors, and road players alike viewed a Justis case as a symbol of dedication to the game and membership in a very special generation of pool enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, there are certainly cases that may offer more modern features, more advanced materials, or even superior construction techniques. The custom case market has continued to evolve, and many talented makers are producing exceptional work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut that's not really the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause some cases protect cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Justis protects memories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor any customer that buys this with a cue from us, the price is $2,500. That is exactly what I paid to get this case. Don't miss out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cuellections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44153085788248,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3983\/2664\/files\/F60A6601.jpg?v=1780029411","url":"https:\/\/cuellections.com\/products\/jack-justis-3x6","provider":"Cuellections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}