Hardy Zane Grey big game reel 5.5”

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Hardy Zane Grey big game reel 5.5”

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Hello everyone just wanted some opinions on this fishing reel family piece
Hardy Zane Grey big Game reel 5.5”
Where will I get the best price for it from collectors looking to possibly sell it 🙏
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You’ve found a “best place” to market your reel right here. Lots of big game collectors watch our site and your reel looks like a keeper. Its all about price and location. Are you in the US??

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Thank you so much for your comment John
I’m based in the uk -london
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Since you've put it out there, how much you want for it? Inquiring collectors want know.

Thanks,
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Well I know what it can fetch a lot at auction .correct me if I’m wrong that only 11 of this size were made? Making it pretty special
And I’ve put it in here to see what you the specialists abs collectors think 🙏
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RonG wrote: Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:38 am Since you've put it out there, how much you want for it? Inquiring collectors want know.

Thanks,
Acquiring collectors want to know, too. :D
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I really wanted to get collectors opinion on here so I can see what’s best
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The problem with this reel is that it is expensive and consequently the number of potential buyers will be limited.

With Lang's going the biggest shop window has closed.

There are two UK based angling auction houses but then you have to get it to them.

Ebay is a no no so this might be the best place to get an offer, however I think you need to give an indication of what sort of figure you are looking for.
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Iwantofish wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:21 pm Thanks sorry I’m looking for £ not $ I never realised this was an American site when I joined . I am in the uk london .May I ask which angling auction houses you mean Stef ? I so appreciate the replies. I have received messages and silly me I’m not sure how to retrieve them or reply I’ll work it out and get back to you I’m not ignoring promise .
Angling Auctions and Mullocks, both have at least two auctions per year.
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Thank you Stefan🙏
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This is an international site, with the UK, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, regularly posting. I am sure that other countries are represented as well.
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Wonderful thanks Matt
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We have come to terms for me to purchase this reel awaiting a meeting in person for the exchange. Thanks Orca and Matt/John for the heads up. I’ll post more detailed pictures when I have in hand. Shooting another movie in London next
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Well done, a private buy is always good for the buyer and seller no buyers commission or seller commission the auction houses charge.
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Thanks- Yes- I'm happy. I'll update later on the reel etc
and thanks Orca
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