16/0 for $1000?

Shark Hunter · April 12, 2016, 05:06:54 AM

As we all go trolling for new reels. You have to know what you are looking for.
Mr. 16/0 for a cool G is not getting my business.
I have only two of these giants, but didn't give that much for either one.
It takes perseverance and patience. Your time will come.

As far as that 130. I could get a custom engraved multi colored 130VSX from the Penn Custom shop for less.

FatTuna · April 12, 2016, 06:21:47 AM

I think this is the reel that Marlinmate was asking about: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fishing-trolling-reel-Penn-Senator-6-0-6-0-113-with-Aftco-custom-strike-set-/252342699220?hash=item3ac0cc04d4:g:Yd8AAOSweuxWRSjb

It's from VA and looks the same. It's the 113, 6/0. Only $250.

No returns of course.

Don't forget this guy: http://www.ebay.com/usr/laguiini?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

He has the super rare Spinfisher SSJ: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PENN-8500SSJ-SPINNING-FISHING-REEL-MADE-IN-USA-EXCELLENT-/162025329429?hash=item25b9765315:g:JeoAAOSwu4BVjAVl

coastal_dan · April 13, 2016, 05:08:13 PM

Holy cow there are a lot of 16/0's for sale these days, just last year you never saw more than 1 or 2 on Ebay for sale...now there are a bunch! Interesting though because even with the flood the prices just keep going up...

thorhammer · April 13, 2016, 05:47:47 PM

Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 12, 2016, 05:06:54 AM
As we all go trolling for new reels. You have to know what you are looking for.
Mr. 16/0 for a cool G is not getting my business.
I have only two of these giants, but didn't give that much for either one.
It takes perseverance and patience. Your time will come.
As far as that 130. I could get a custom engraved multi colored 130VSX from the Penn Custom shop for less.

you need that Sharkhunter 130, dude...

Shark Hunter · April 13, 2016, 06:03:22 PM

I know!

I'm working on something much bigger at the moment.

Cortez_Conversions · April 13, 2016, 06:36:37 PM

If you don't like how much a guy is charging, or the quality of his work, or the color of a powder coating,shop someplace else.

The fishing community is a small world, and the person you are bashing could be a member here, or just some guy down on his luck, or just starting out in their craft.

Sorry for the rant, just not a fan of keyboard cowboys!

Copied and pasted from the house rules:
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Quote from: alantani on May 01, 2011, 06:09:34 PM
seems kind of funny that i would say this, huh! there is no bullying here. there is no profanity. no one has ever called anyone an idiot. and yet, some people still feel akward posting things. usually they're just starting out and need to ask a question that we've answered a dozen times. they might have done an unsuccessful search already because the search function on this board does not work very well. there are alot of problems that will crop up, and most of us know how to fix them, yet someone just starting out may come across these problems and see them as insurmountable. the reason that i know this is because these questions are often still directed to me in a pm or e-mail. and i still answer every one. not always right away, but i do answer them.

but everyone should feel comfortable posting questions here, right? well, apparently some people don't. something funny has happened. we appear to have attracted some serious talent. that's fine. but we also have developed a sense of camaraderie, and that makes some new people hang back. we all know what it's like. you're the new guy, maybe at work, maybe a new club of some sort. a bunch of guys are standing in a group, all laughing and having a good time. unfriendly? definitely not! and if a new guy approaches, is he welcomed? absolutely, yes! but for many, a group like that is still difficult to approach.

so what to do? well, here's my suggestion. when someone posts a question, let's all make an effort to concentrate and stay focused on the new guy and the question that he has. keep the side banter to a minimum and let's not get sidetracked. if you think of a side issue, consider a separate post. very few threads on any board stay focused on the original question once it get's past a half dozen responses. to me, it's important that a guy can come in here and feel like he can get help he needs. we were all "the new guy" at some point in our lives, and we've all had to turn to one person or another for help before. i hope this will work for everybody! rob, thank you. and to everyone else, got a question? post it on whatever board is close to your topic and you WILL get a response. even if it's an "i dunno....". we are all here to help. alan

4. Proactive - All reels are not perfect for every single person. Reel companies are in the business to make money, and every company has to decide on what is considered acceptable quality, reliability,... If reel companies made a perfect reel, how many of us would pay the price? That is why we are here, to help you maintain and upgrade your reels from DIY to repair professionals to manufacturing representatives. If you find a problem with your reel, focus on the problem, and how it could be fixed. Bashing because of where it's from, who made it,...does no one any good as others out there may have the same reel, and are searching for solutions or upgrades. For example, when I first met Alan, I brought over my first lever drag reel. It's a Pfleuger Contender. Graphite frame, and cost me $75. He took it apart and showed me the benefits my lever drag reel, which, by the way, included a carbon fiber drag washer (cool, for a $75 reel). He also provided me with areas of concerns, such as dry drag washer, ungreased bearings, and so forth.

I'm sure you can figure out the rest.

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Marcq · April 13, 2016, 07:24:41 PM

I understand where you're coming from Bryan, but one thing I dislike is false advertisement

But you are right, I don't need to shop there

Marc..

Cortez_Conversions · April 13, 2016, 07:27:02 PM

That was me re-posting Bryan's post

Marcq · April 13, 2016, 07:35:10 PM

Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on April 13, 2016, 06:36:37 PM
If you don't like how much a guy is charging, or the quality of his work, or the color of a powder coating,shop someplace else.

The fishing community is a small world, and the person you are bashing could be a member here, or just some guy down on his luck, or just starting out in their craft.

Oops!! I meant Tom
Marc..

RockyR · April 13, 2016, 09:08:57 PM

I understand not bashing site members.
On the other hand it's nice to see buyer beware ebay information.

I tried buying a Harrell blank from someone on ebay only to have months of grief and retracting my card purchase.

Would have been nice to see a sticky on the subject of questionable deals.

Transparency is the key regardless of who the seller is.

The poor noob who makes a bad purchase may forever abstain and that's a greater shame.
Many look to this site for helpful information.