nameiztaken Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Went to the thrift store today expecting to find the usual Shakespear Spincast from 1990, but came across this, only $15! Mint condition, buttery smooth, I honestly dont think it has even been spooled! Preserved just for me What have you guys found at thrift stores/yard sales? 25 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 28, 2017 Super User Posted February 28, 2017 DANG! $15, too! Sweet deal, man! 1 Quote
crypt Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I found 2 older in the boxes Ambassadeur pro max 1600's got em both for $30 !!!!!!!!!!!!! that was the best find I ever had with anything fishing related. unless you count my boat. but that's story for another time. 2 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted February 28, 2017 Super User Posted February 28, 2017 Stole it!!! Great get! That's why you always check. 2 Quote
Super User Raul Posted February 28, 2017 Super User Posted February 28, 2017 That's a very fine reel. Quote
Poolshark Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Nice! I have been amazed what I can find in pawn shops and flea markets down here. That reel will serve you well. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted March 1, 2017 Super User Posted March 1, 2017 Ill give you $18 for it 6 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted March 1, 2017 Super User Posted March 1, 2017 Holy smokes, great buy! Kinda makes you wonder how long the former owner looked for it around the house before he gave up on ever finding it... 1 Quote
KDW96 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Im sorry,but you got ripped off. To make ya feel alittle better i will give ya 25.00, to help raise your spirits? 5 Quote
Hulkster Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 very nice. a classic. I had one that I bought in 1998 or 1999 and used forever. very smooth and easy to cast. it was my first baitcaster back in the day Quote
Largemouth21 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 nice find, best thing I've ever found at a yard sale was a mint condition Frabil 4-man ice shanty for 50$. For some reason I didn't buy it and still regret it... 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Whoa that's not a steal its grand larceny! 6 Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 1, 2017 Author Posted March 1, 2017 5 hours ago, J._Bricker said: Holy smokes, great buy! Kinda makes you wonder how long the former owner looked for it around the house before he gave up on ever finding it... hahaha that made my day! Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 1, 2017 Super User Posted March 1, 2017 10 hours ago, GoCougs14 said: How much do they go for? It is an older reel, but in that condition I'd be willing to pay $125. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 1, 2017 Super User Posted March 1, 2017 Had to be some kind of estate deal, inherited by a non-fisherman. Outstanding! 2 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted March 1, 2017 Super User Posted March 1, 2017 14 hours ago, J._Bricker said: Holy smokes, great buy! Kinda makes you wonder how long the former owner looked for it around the house before he gave up on ever finding it... Bet his ex sold it or gave it away. I had an antique clock that I think my ex sold. She claimed she never saw it, but it was at the house until she moved all her junk out. It was maybe worth $600. She probably yard sold it for $20. 1 Quote
Super User Alpster Posted March 1, 2017 Super User Posted March 1, 2017 I think it's one of the best reels ever made. You did real good! 1 Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 1, 2017 Author Posted March 1, 2017 5 hours ago, the reel ess said: Bet his ex sold it or gave it away. I had an antique clock that I think my ex sold. She claimed she never saw it, but it was at the house until she moved all her junk out. It was maybe worth $600. She probably yard sold it for $20. Ouch Quote
offsidewing Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 If I died tomorrow, whenever my wife had the garage sale all my St Croix elites would be $20. She has no point of reference. 5 Quote
nameiztaken Posted March 2, 2017 Author Posted March 2, 2017 17 hours ago, new2BC4bass said: It is an older reel, but in that condition I'd be willing to pay $125. You dont by any chance know the exact model to you? Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted March 2, 2017 Super User Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, offsidewing said: If I died tomorrow, whenever my wife had the garage sale all my St Croix elites would be $20. She has no point of reference. And there would be some jerk there trying to get her down to $15 for the whole lot. I'm a veteran of many a yard sale. 4 Quote
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