Vom Hofe 423 6/0 and Zwarg 400 2/0

drexelantiques · Post by **drexelantiques** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:08 pm

I have the opportunity to purchase an Edward Vom Hofe #423 6/0 and a Otto Zwarg #400 2/0 in what is described as "Good, but not excellent, condition" seller says they have a few scratches in the metal, and the Vom Hofe has some light green corrossion in spots on the metal parts. He said the Zwarg was a bit nicer than the Vom Hofe, that its end plates were darker. Both reels are mechanically sound.

No cases or anything with them.

He is going to send them to me for inspection, then I will make him an offer. I expect he will accept any fair offer I give him.

I'll have to compare the Vom Hofe to one I have, and keep the best, which I expect will be the one I currently have. Will sell the worst of the two. Will definitely keep the Zwarg.

What do you think would be a fair price for the two reels?

I looked both reels up in several books, but the prices I found were reels in excellent shape.

Post by **john elder** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:59 pm

had wrong reel in mind...sorry.

reelsmith · Post by **reelsmith** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:45 am

Naturally, what you offer is your business. I would put the value of the 6/0 EVH 423 at $1200 + $200. The 2/0 Zwarg 400 is a tough call as I've seen them sell from $2K to $4K... they are all over the map.

Dean.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:50 pm

Dean, thanks. That was in the range I was thinking, if the reels were in excellent shape. Will just have to wait and see what condition they are really in. I should have them in a few days.

Post by **john elder** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:53 pm

I have a 6/0 pre-star drag EVH that is marked "A 839" . The article I have on the VH reels talks of the 800, but I don't find an explanation of the designation I have...any help here?