This was one of the reels I got from Keith. It's so fancy and high end that I can't picture myself ever using it. Frankly this thing is in such good condition - no scratches or marks at all on the reel foot - I'm not sure it's ever been used.
He encouraged me to sell anything I wouldnt use and further convinced me to not feel bad about it by setting the condition that I use some of the proceeds to get out on a charter at least once. These reels are pretty high dollar items so I could potentially get myself a spot on a boat and have enough left over to get a less fancy 2 speed.
Problem is I'm not sure what size this fella is to make a proper eBay listing. Anyone familiar with these?
I'm sure the dirty washing machine background would really drive home the high end nature of this item.
In the first pic the 2 penn reels for size comparison are a 12/0 and a 3/0
just wow
I have no idea btw
It's a 9/0.
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on April 06, 2023, 05:32:52 PMIt's a 9/0.
Thank you. I knew someone would know.
His son was
really sure he didnt want any of this stuff. I kept asking.
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on April 06, 2023, 05:42:07 PMQuote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on April 06, 2023, 05:32:52 PMIt's a 9/0.
Thank you. I knew someone would know.
His son was really sure he didnt want any of this stuff. I kept asking.
The number "9" on the bottom edge of the left side plate designates the size.
The number "9" on the bottom edge of the left side plate designates the size.
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Fascinating. I didn't know that. Thanks. I'd always gone by the number of holes in the crossbar along with general size.
I remember seeing that reel in his workshop when he lived in Gulf Breeze.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 10, 2023, 05:16:06 PMI remember seeing that reel in his workshop when he lived in Gulf Breeze.
Super cool reel, I'm just unlikely to use this one and have limited space
Big. Valuable. Excellent shape. Unlikely to see use... Great candidate to get sold.
You need to step up to larger fish now.
I haven't put this on eBay yet but its up on CL and FB marketplace for $900 obo, with rhe knowledge I'll likely get offers for less than that. I'm open to offers if anyone here wants it.
might be ripping YOURSELF off
I think John Taylor 54bullsey knows this stuff
good luck withe sale
Honestly there's 2 other 9C on eBay, one for $500 and one for $700, and both habe been there at least 2 months, but mine is in far better condition than either. So 900 seems reasonable. Also, I'm not really a greedy person. I might be able to hold.out for 100-200 more, but if it takes a year longer to find that magical right buyer, that ain't worth it. I wanna get out on a charter for red snapper season and this is about my only way to do that.
It just reinforces to me what I already knew: reels are a poor choice for investment if making a profit is the intent. I'm selling this basically new item for roughly 1/3 what it retailed for. And that was 1994 dollars. So thats probably the equivalent of like 5 grand today. And I'm listing it for 900. That stings a bit.
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on June 01, 2023, 08:12:49 PM......reels are a poor choice for investment if making a profit is the intent..
as well as rod building ::) ::) ;D
Quote from: philaroman on June 01, 2023, 07:43:56 PMmight be ripping YOURSELF off
I think John Taylor 54bullsey knows this stuff
I think it's a really well built solid reel but the newer ones like that one probably 80s or 90s don't seem to bring the money like the older ones. $900 might be a stretch but good luck !! John Taylor
Check eBay completed listings to get an idea of what they sell for, the stuff sitting on there for long periods of time isn't very useful
Sorry let's make sure I'm being clear here. I put it on lowballerville Craigslist for 900 obo.
I never said I thought I'd get 900 for it. I'm open to offers if anyone wants it but im not here to hawk it.
Quote from: 54bullseye on June 01, 2023, 10:35:45 PMQuote from: philaroman on June 01, 2023, 07:43:56 PMmight be ripping YOURSELF off
I think John Taylor 54bullsey knows this stuff
I think it's a really well built solid reel but the newer ones like that one probably 80s or 90s don't seem to bring the money like the older ones. $900 might be a stretch but good luck !! John Taylor
some old FN big-game are worth thousands & you'd know which ones
that's the extent of MY knowledge ;D ;D ;D
Nice reel! I too have recently acquired a fin nor 2speed 9b. Do you or anyone know the difference between a 9a , 9b or 9c two speed ? They literally look the same besides the lettering next to the 9. Thanks
Reel sold today. I settled for a $600 offer. I feel like I got ripped off, a reel that cool should have sold for more. but I really have nothing to complain about.
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on June 12, 2023, 05:19:42 PMReel sold today. I settled for a $600 offer. I feel like I got ripped off, a reel that cool should have sold for more. but I really have nothing to complain about.
I know what you mean, I felt the same when I sold an old international 50W, but I really didnt thought I will ever used it on my playgrounds.