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[Antoox]

Hi! I found this really cool ambassadeur record 5000 black edition when my grandfather died. What can it be worth? Its in good condition and the spare parts, the key and oil container are still there as well.

 

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[2Minnesota]

Here's a red one that sold with 21 bids. Doesn't have the box or parts either. https://www.ebay.com/itm/201604132182

 

[Bassmaster96]

Hi! I found this really cool ambassadeur record 5000 black edition when my grandfather died. What can it be worth? Its in good condition and the spare parts, the key and oil container are still there as well. View attachment 1348245 View attachment 1348246 View attachment 1348247

I cant find a record edition reel, but just the sideplate off of it goes for around $50. That's a good one.

 

[mojjax]

My Mitchell just sold for $66.00 - 27 bids . I'm happy .

Mitchell 624 Saltwater Game Fish Reel Never Used | eBay

 

[cyberdan]

Does anyone know where I could sell fishing poles besides eBay? I will post some pics soon.

I do not know if this would help, you asked the question almost one year ago.
I had a bamboo rod and two older rods in my car and stopped at my local fishing store. They had a sign up that they take consignments. so brought in my three rods. Last sunday I picked them up because they did not sell. The bamboo sat at the back of a glass reel cabinet and the others were mixed in with over a hundred new ones. all were hard to see. they sat there about 9-10 months.

 

[roygpa]

A bag of 15 Spoonplugs for 2 bucks a piece that I found in Linesville, PA

 

[cyberdan]

Here is something I have had for 10-11 months. The first four shots are of an old rod mailing box (I can see a shipping address on the lid) and sections of bamboo rods, nothing matches. The last three shots are of the bamboo rod that did not sell at the fishing store that I talked about in my last post.

I got all for free, I got hired to sell a warehouse of junk and antiques. Anything that didn't sell I got first pick.

Need some opinions. should I list all on ebay? what should I ask?

 

[2Minnesota]

Here is something I have had for 10-11 months. The first four shots are of an old rod mailing box (I can see a shipping address on the lid) and sections of bamboo rods, nothing matches. The last three shots are of the bamboo rod that did not sell at the fishing store that I talked about in my last post.

I got all for free, I got hired to sell a warehouse of junk and antiques. Anything that didn't sell I got first pick.

Need some opinions. should I list all on ebay? what should I ask?

Is there a name on the fly rod? Some of the name brand ones go pretty good on eBay. I just purchased a couple St. Croix rods (one on eBay and one on CL). During my searches I saw quite a few get decent prices and shipping too. I'd eBay them, especially if there's a name or stamp of any sort you could research. Good luck [emoji4]

 

[cyberdan]

Is there a name on the fly rod?

No, I have two other rods (not shown) and one says wonderod 7"0"
Patent numbers show 1951 & 1956

 

[Davers]

Cool Thread.
I been enjoying reading it for the last hour or so.
I got a couple older tackle boxes I picked up at Yard Sales a few years back, One that I recall had a bunch of older looking lures still in their Cardboard Boxes. They def, Caught my eye.
Hope to post them sometime , but I you know me it may be awhile LOL, Gotta dig them out of my 'Packed' closet.
Now this is Entertainment.
Davers

 

[Bassmaster96]

I'm not very good with these Dan, but I'd say somewhere around $50-$100 for a common one, no special brand.

 

[cyberdan]

I'm not very good with these Dan, but I'd say somewhere around $50-$100 for a common one, no special brand.

do you think people are interested in buying all in the photos? do people collect old non-matching rods?

UPDATE: 5:30 PM I listed these in two auctions. Starting at 99¢ with a BIN of $110

UPDATE: already got one bid each, so now no nice BIN $$

 

[Beachkid23]

I bought a tacklebox today for $10 it's loaded. It's all fresh water lures but for $10 I wasn't leaving it. I'm not sure if I should put it on eBay or just on offer up.

 

[Bassmaster96]

Yeah, you got a heck of a deal. Not sure what brand or anything, but I've sold reels spools like that for about $10 each. They can go more. I didn't see any really special lures from what I could see. The box of lipless crankbaits in picture 2 normally bring about $2 each, and then the rapala box will probably bring $3-$5 each. Maybe a little less on eBay. You'll do well on this lot, any way you sell it.

 

[huntsman53]

Sorry that I have no pics but I purchase Vintage fishing reels, lures, equipment and every now and then, a rod or two at Estate Sales or Estate Auctions! I recently picked up a 1966 made Garcia Mitchell 300 reel in super nice shape with the original plastic case, extra spool in it's original spool case, extra retrieve handle and all of the manuals and paperwork for $20 at an Estate Sale and sold it for $75 just a few days later. At the same Estate Sale, I picked up a like new in box Eagle Claw ECA Spin Cast Reel for $20, a Bronson 906 Viking Spin Cast Reel in box for $15, a South Bend 710 Spin Reel in box for $10, a like new Eagle Claw (Wright & McGill) "Sweetheart" 6 1/2 foot Spin Cast Rod in it's original plastic sleeve and in it's original Aluminum Rod (Tube) Case for $15 and a like new Bill Dance - Daiwa PG-50DP ProCaster 5 1/2 foot Spin Cast Rod in it's original felt/cloth sleeve and in the original PVC Rod (Tube) Case that it was shipped in from Cabela's for $10. I sold off a lot of my' other Vintage and newer Reels and Lures last Fall but have some left including a Bass Pro Shop Fishing Lure & Equipment Soft Case with lots of lures in it and a large Shimano Fishing Lure Soft Case loaded with Muskie and Pike lures. I am now trying to determine if the Vintage mainly 1950's unused spools of Fishing Line, Hooks, Sinkers, Swivels and other items are worth listing on eBay or elsewhere. I just gave a friend a Vintage and Mint pair of Case XX Fishing Scissors that come apart, in their' original Leather Case/Sheath. I have another pair of Case XX Scissors that are not for fishing use and they measure close to 11 inches long. I just have to find which one of my' grandkids bogarted them and did not bring them back.


Frank

 

[huntsman53]

I bought a tacklebox today for $10 it's loaded. It's all fresh water lures but for $10 I wasn't leaving it. I'm not sure if I should put it on eBay or just on offer up.

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Were the reels that the spools go to (fit) still at the sale? If so, you need to go back and get them as the spools are reel specific (not real specific, LOL) and from what I can see in the pics, they are spools for high dollar reels. Even if the reels are gone, you can still sell the spools on eBay individually or as a lot.


Frank

 

[Beachkid23]

No. They were there but sold already.

 

[Bassmaster96]

Any of the hardbaits inside the bag itself anything special?

 

[huntsman53]

No. They were there but sold already.

Bummer! You still should be able to make some decent money on the spools.


Frank

 

[huntsman53]

Any of the hardbaits inside the bag itself anything special?

Who are you asking?


Frank