Tin.....Was it RED in color? The C400 ring a bell? If so, they had some problems with them so they re-did them. If you get a C400, make sure it's the grey one and not red (burgandy). The XS1000 and XS600 are great reels. The only thing I dislike about them is they sit to high on the rod. They could make it a little more LOW PROFILE. Just my thoughts.