newbie squidder questions

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ez2cdave

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Quote from: Bracker on May 01, 2018, 06:30:29 PM
I've been watching this for a few days but I think I'm going to pass on it. I thought it may interest a true Squidder aficionado. It's apparently an unused Squidder 140 with the box and original sales receipt from 1956. Looks pretty cool.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/penn-140-squidder-reel/112961397245?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D7899a9530b2e4ce0a803e26c87ff5f82%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D9%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D183187637106%26itm%3D112961397245&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A5a7c9772-4d05-11e8-b185-74dbd180496e%7Cparentrq%3A1a4c5d361630a994810588e1ffff9748%7Ciid%3A1

Actually, it looks a little "too good" to me.

The seller avoids showing a photo of the left sideplate or the bottom of the reel foot . . . Not sure if that style box is correct for 1956 . . . There are "other things" that don't seem quite right, either.

http://pennvintagereel.org/penn_squidder_140_surf_casting_reel_late_1950_s_nib_with_accessories_5_day.htm

In the pic below, I raised the Gamma and played with the Contrast to see detail on the right sideplate . . .

http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/topic/256814-penn-squidder-age/

Tight Lines !

Swami805

I think a 56 would be in a green old style box, not unusual for paperwork to get mixed up when the seller doesn't know any better. There's been a 49 on there for a few weeks that says it's from 68' i think. The reel and box are clearly very early black box, no part #'s and coin edge counter weight on the reel but the guy is going off the wrong catalog that's stuffed in the box. It's a box of chocolates on ebay, just need to pay attention.
Do what you can with that you have where you are

festus

Quote from: Swami805 on May 02, 2018, 03:12:28 AM
It's a box of chocolates on ebay, just need to pay attention.
I hear ya.  Somebody's been trying to pass this one off as a 146 Squidder for weeks.  ::)

Bracker


ez2cdave

Quote from: Bracker on May 02, 2018, 04:52:49 AM
I feel a bit naive. Haha.

The "Ohana" watches out for all members . . .

Tight Lines !

Bill B

Ive seen a few auctoins where the item was mis-represented by either the age of even the model number....Ive sent the sellers an email regarding the error and most have been good about changing the description....I chalk it up as the seller not knowing.....Bill
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Swami805

I follow the newells on there quite a bit. This guy had 2 with chrome penn bases,some blackie parts, just total frankennewells so I messaged him to see if he had the original parts as part of the sale. Was totally clueless and left it as it was. He had 2 and said they're both the same. It's important to know what you're buying and check the listings carefully. If it's not clear ask, if they don't answer pass. There's some good deals to be had and total junk too.
Do what you can with that you have where you are