$85,000
* Added - In 2007 McDermott cues introduced the limited edition Intimidator which has a retail price of $150,000. It is too heavy for regulation play but is truly intimidating, and that price few people would want to use it in regular play.
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They can vary from £10-£1000, John Parris are the best, most of the professional snooker players use the, Ronnie O'Sullivan,Neil Robertson ect, they cost alot though.
*Added - The Las Vegas pool cue show had pool cues valued at more than $100,000. However, nearly all of the cues valued at greater than $50,000 are for show and not for regular play. There are many custom cues sold in the US today that cost $10,000 or more and are for regular use.
There is no "best" for the money, as this is subjective. One of the best is Meucci, as they make a wide range from low end to the most expensive non-custom cues ever made. However, their balance is farther back on the butt than most cues, so many would choose a McDermott for the same or lower price - or, if not looking for a very good cue, may go for a Viking, etc.
If you want to know you are getting a good cue for the price and not going to a custom (which can be very low priced and is truly a personal piece), Meucci, McDermott and Brunswick are some of the best, but that should not take away from the other good ones - a used custom cue can cost less and will maintain its value, which certainly makes it a great cue for the money.
I know this much years ago I read that allan Hopkins purchased a cue from Richard Knight said to have cost, if memory serves $10,400. that's a lot of money for a pool cue.
Today, in 2012, Luxury Billiards claims to have the most expensive pool table you can buy. The 9 foot table retails for $177,000.