Hi there I'm a newbie here and have found a hobbie that I like and my wife thinks will be a cheap one ( don't tell her and I won't tell yours, lol)
any way picked up some reels at a local auction today and one is the reel above. it's a silvery blue if that helps Can some one tell me is this a keeper? if you need pics I can post once i figure it out[/img]
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abu 444 newbie with no knowledge
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pantry3cow
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ABU 444
First off nice find! Yes, it is reel worth keeping. Ben Wright has it listed in his book "The Wright Price Guide for the Reel Man" and it is the first spin reel ABU from Sweden manufactured in 1955. ABU sold spin reels earlier than 1955 but they were manufactured by other companies. Value according to Ben is $150 in Mint condition. Yours is less than that, in it's current condition. Harvey is right, if you like it keep it. That is what collecting is all about regardless of value.