ANY cue is better than a warped bar cue.

I used to live in an apartment above a pub (when I was fresh out of college) and they had a pool table in the pub. I used to jokingly state that I had a pool table in "my living room" as I was a pretty regular fixture in the place (mostly to socialize, not to drink all the time).

Let's see a picture of your cue Leathern! I can honestly say that I've seen 'cheap' cues that had more detail than high priced cues... It all depends on the taste of the owner.

Or alternatively, what is your 'dream cue'? Do you have a model / brand that you'd love to someday own?