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DocMoser
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 1:04 pm Post subject: New to collecting need help with reels
I have a Abumatic 120 SVANGSTA and a Abumatic 315. Are they worth anything? The 120 looks like it came with the rod that it is on. The only marking on the rod is an indented circle with a carved man inside the circle casting.
ABUBO
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:36 pm Post subject:
Hi,
Looking it up for you in "Vintage Fishing Reels of Sweden" by Daniel Skupien ... revealing that the Abumatic 120 is worth around $15-40, and as for the 315 ... hummm - that just doesn't exist as far as I know! But the Abumatic 135, which kind it probably is, would go for something like $25-75. If your reels are more than slightly used, you won't get as much as just mentioned. On the other hand - should you by any chance have the original boxes for them too, the prices could go as high as twice the prices just mentioned.
I hope this does it ... and that you haven't already sold'em too cheap
Regards,
Bo
Mitchell302
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Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:26 pm Post subject: Pricing reels
Just 2 suggestions. In as much as 'what they're worth' is almost always dependent on 3 things, condition, condition, condition-that is what you need to focus on. The best way is no doubt to watch eBay's completed auctions, which is far more accurate than book prices b/c it will tell you what people are actually willing to pay. The other thing is if you're new to collecting reels worrying about what they're worth might be better off as a low priority. Most people seem to collect b/c they enjoy a make & are interested in the reels. Hopefully if you assemble a decent collection over the years it will appreciate in value & be better than money in the bank. Trying to count your eggs starting out with 2 Abumatics is gonna be a long road. Avoid the 'Antiques Roadshow' trap if you can. I rarely think about what they're worth & usually say it beats drinking, smoking, gambling, etc.
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:46 pm Post subject: Pricing reels
Mitchell,
For what it's / they are worth - I totaly agree.
Bo
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I must disagree in some reguards.
ABUBO is somewhat correct in letting E-bay set a price on value. BUT, Also you should look at the bidders list. It may be that only two people ran the price up with both wanting it and the third higest bidder may be well below the price paid. I do recieve e-mails from people wanting to know what their reels are worth and my rule of thumb goes something like this:
Check out completed auctions. Find all you can and figure out the average price paid . Then deduct 20% and start there. Finding that guy that will pay $200.00 for a $50.00 reel in the box is one in a million so don't be disapointed when you find out that your reel is not worth as much as the dealer down at the local antique store is selling his for. If it was, the dealer wouldn't have his long.
Mitchell302 is also correct in stating that the value should be the least of your worries. Most of us treat it as a hobby and not like the antique dealer down the street. Just keep collecting and you will find the TRUE fun in it.
harvey
ABUBO is somewhat correct in letting E-bay set a price on value. BUT, Also you should look at the bidders list. It may be that only two people ran the price up with both wanting it and the third higest bidder may be well below the price paid. I do recieve e-mails from people wanting to know what their reels are worth and my rule of thumb goes something like this:
Check out completed auctions. Find all you can and figure out the average price paid . Then deduct 20% and start there. Finding that guy that will pay $200.00 for a $50.00 reel in the box is one in a million so don't be disapointed when you find out that your reel is not worth as much as the dealer down at the local antique store is selling his for. If it was, the dealer wouldn't have his long.
Mitchell302 is also correct in stating that the value should be the least of your worries. Most of us treat it as a hobby and not like the antique dealer down the street. Just keep collecting and you will find the TRUE fun in it.
harvey