Shakespeare and Pfleuger collectables

[Tony Malatesta]

Hi guys! Who can tell me which models of Shakespeare and Pfleuger are the most desirable to collect and at what cost

[orourke]

Tony:

I've seen it in print here a million times. Collect what you like, pay as little as possible. The caveat on paying as little as possible is to remember that if your treat people fairly they remember you and give you more opportunity to buy. If they feel you've cheated them, they still remember you but will never afford you a second chance and will sully your name.

A different way to answer your question would be to do a completed auction search on ebay using Shakespeare and Pflueger and see which models are selling and at what prices.

If Shakespeare and Pflueger are like Bronson you can buy some for under $5 and at least one for $2,660!

Stick with buying what you like. If it gives you joy the money is well spent. Enjoy, it's a great hobby.

[Dale Noll]

Tony,

I assume you are just starting out, so suggest you set up a mini library. Most everyone uses books by Lawson and K White for general info. Phil White wrote the Meisselbach Guide. Jim Madden wrote the South Bend bible. Capt John also has a book re prices paid on eBay. Use the ORCA Reel News magazine for places to get books. Im sure there are others, but these will get you started. In these books you will be able to determine reels of collectable interest and value.

Once you get your library, start with common trade reels like on eBay. When you set up your shop, (I started in the kitchen) make sure you have excellent lighting, a good magnifying glass, and a floor where you can find parts that you drop. I use a black mat on the floor. Suprising how well it works, since almost no small parts are black which gives good contrast.

Now for tools, you will need to start with screwdrivers etc. So much here that will need to look at other strings. But, hope this gets you started.

Good luck. Dale.

[Tony Malatesta]

Thank's for the info guys. I guess that by some standards i am new at this( collecting since July-2004 ) but i have purchased most of my items on Ebay and some at auctions so i'm quite aware of whats out there and their respective prices, but everything seems the same and i can't help wondering if there isn't something less common and more desirable. Must be some rare early models that i should keep my eyes open for or have they been all bought and hidden away

[Brian F.]

Howdy Tony,

Hard to say as everyone has different interests. One man's trash is...well, you know how it goes.

Bob Miller did a column on Pflueger's top 10 reels in a Reel News issue not too long ago, maybe last year. I looked up to 2003 through the index on this site and couldn't find it at first glance. Maybe someone else knows off hand.

My interest is really limited to saltwater reels but I seem to recall names in Bob's list like Avalon ($1,300+ on ebay recently), Sea King (older laminated plate model), Patented, Tuna, Tarpon, Adams, National, Kentucky, etc. (hey, I'm looking for some of those too!). Those are very difficult to find and the price for some might be hard to pin down. If you want REALLY hard stuff to find, try looking for a maroon colored Marvel Oiler and "clamshell" box for one of their early Kentucky-style reels they made or the little wrench for an Atlapac.

[Lynn Thomas]

Brian, the article you referred to is in in March 2004 Reel News.. LT

[reels4me]

Tony--I`ve been collecting for over 30 yrs. and STILL learning, have over 7 Tackle books etc., attend auctions, read books, attend tackle
shows do the National(for sure) soak it all up and you`ll STILL learn
something new ! And it`s a ---- lot of fun to boot !