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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => D.A.M. Quick => Topic started by: Balvar24 on January 08, 2023, 07:14:19 PM

Title: Not a spinning reel but Dam!
Post by: Balvar24 on January 08, 2023, 07:14:19 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DAM-quick-45-fly-fishing-reel-vintage-made-in-western-germany-mint-condition/404085706927?pageci=c9eb851f-5bfa-4e1f-b433-cbcee5399e9b&redirect=mobile

Had no idea these were bring so much.  I've got one on the shelf waiting for the right rod.  Geez.
Title: Re: Not a spinning reel but Dam!
Post by: jurelometer on January 08, 2023, 08:27:58 PM
Interesting.  I did not think that they usually sell for that much.  Maybe an outlier?

And of course Fred has one  NIB:

https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=30894.0 (https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=30894.0)

-J
Title: Re: Not a spinning reel but Dam!
Post by: Shellbelly on January 08, 2023, 11:22:49 PM
Quote from: Balvar24 on January 08, 2023, 07:14:19 PMHad no idea these were bring so much.

I parked for a while on that one, too!  Only two bidders and they really duked it out for that one.

I'd like to see the workmanship inside that machine.
Title: Re: Not a spinning reel but Dam!
Post by: foakes on January 08, 2023, 11:59:15 PM
This is not indicative of the prices on these D.A.M. Fly reels.

Although excellent fly reels in the 45 and 55 size —- They are not worth anywhere that much.

This was just a couple of bidders who got caught up in a bidding and ego war.

I have always figured out values by taking the last (10) "SOLD" items in similar condition —-

Toss out the highest & lowest numbers —- then average the other 8.  That is your true number for that week.

Typically, these reels are in the $60 - $100 price range.

Best, Fred
Title: Re: Not a spinning reel but Dam!
Post by: Balvar24 on January 12, 2023, 01:35:31 AM
Someone took note.  There's a nice one up today.