Two recent purchases

[jason_purdy]

I just wanted to show a pair of recent purchases from my favorite auction site. First up, superior Italian craftsmanship-the Alcedo 2 C/S. This reel is destined for an older Fenwick in the pursuit of Smallmouth bass. Looking closely, there's an interesting swirl pattern to the paint.  A little cleaning and a quick service, and this gem is good to go!

[wailua boy]

Interesting reel and thanks for posting.

[Benni3]

Very cool 

[Dominick]

Bellissimo for the Italian reel.  Thanks for posting.  Dominick

[jason_purdy]

This Olympic 81 doesn't look like it's ever been fished. The beautiful Ueno Seiko medallion clinched it for me. I don't think I'll fish this one-too shiny Cheers all!

-Jason

[jason_purdy]

Dominick,

I was in Philly on Thursday and saw this poster. I had to snap a picture...

[Dominick]

Yep!  It gave me a chuckle in the movie also. Dominick

[Tiddlerbasher]

Jason that Olympic looks very similar to a Mitchell spinner.

[Gfish]

Yeah. 'Cept for the 1/2 bail, looks like an older 300.
Gfish

[mo65]

   Interesting reels.

[Tightlines667]

Great reels.  The smallest sized ones are particularly significant as they are considered to be the first 'microlight' reels produced.  Emphasis was on fishing for sport.  Overall quality is apparent.  I am still on the lookout for a good deal on one of these guys.

John

[happyhooker]

Super nice old time spinning reels--enjoy 'em!

Frank

[Midway Tommy]

Those Alcedos are nice reels. Not sure why but the blue ones always have that swirl pattern. Almost looks like marbling. If you ever decide to sell that Olympic 81 let me know. It's an interesting looking reel and I especially like that it has its original box.   

[philaroman]

DON'T USE OR TRY TO SERVICE THE OLYMPIC -- it's no better than the Mitchell it clones, but it's RARE!!!  If you pick the right moment when Japanese economy & reel speculation is on an upswing -- you can get several hundrd$$$!!!

I bought a near-mint green Ueno Seiko half-bail Centaure clone (Model 84?) for $35 & sold it  back to Japan for $200...  if it were completely unused w/ all the extras -- $500+

[Midway Tommy]

DON'T USE OR TRY TO SERVICE THE OLYMPIC -- it's no better than the Mitchell it clones, but it's RARE!!!  If you pick the right moment when Japanese economy & reel speculation is on an upswing -- you can get several hundrd$$$!!!

I bought a near-mint green Ueno Seiko half-bail Centaure clone (Model 84?) for $35 & sold it  back to Japan for $200...  if it were completely unused w/ all the extras -- $500+

Those Japanese dudes seem to have deep pockets every now and are insane about what they'll pay for a '50s or '60s inferior quality clone, but that varies from day to day, too. Way, way more than I'd ever pay, that's for darn sure!