Unused Garcia 5000x

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Unused Garcia 5000x

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Hello I recently ran across a extremely nice unused Garcia 5000x at my dads. He inherited it and just had it on the shelf. It’s original box with small scuffs. All original contents I believe from new. I’m thinking 1962 ish. Looking for some more info and possible value of this reel. It will be going for sale eventually. Thanks and appreciate any help.
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Not a Garcia guy so the “x” is throwing me. Is this a baitcaster or spinning reel? Pics??
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Trying to add pics thought I did earlier.
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Fred Ribb might be able to give you a ball park idea. It's from the mid '60s. The X stands for "extra spool" that's in that tube and came with it. I don't think there's anything special about the reel other than the "X" factor. I doubt many complete sets have survived over the last 60 years.
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Mitchell produced "X" boxed reels circa 1960's - 70's. They usually command a premium because fewer were produced compared to just reels in regular boxes. I believe the red X boxes were produced less than the black color ones. Your Garcia only is the only one I have seen in 35+ years of collecting. I would have to check my Garcia Annuals to see if they offered them for sale and ask on a different fishing site. Beautiful...........
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