posted on April 19, 2001 02:52:39 PM new
Hello.
Anyone know of a good book or website I could read to help in deciding how much my dad's old fishing rods and reels would be worth to sell on eBay? I have a ST.Croix rod that I looked up on eBay and can't find one like it. It's pre-1987 at least but could be as old as the 1960's. Thanks for any help.
Mel
posted on April 19, 2001 03:24:20 PM new
I put two fishing lures on ebay, started at around $5.00, they sold for over $500... little did I know!
Actually I'm glad I didn't know and started them low, that got the collectors going!
So don't worry about what your stuff is worth, start it low and let the bidders tell you. My only rule is to start at a price that will be worth your while to pack and ship it in case you only get one bid (for me that's about $5.00 starting bid, plus shipping).
posted on April 19, 2001 03:41:51 PM new
Fonze,
I'd go here http://www.wmi.org/bassfish
or here http://probass.com/.
Both sites have tons of fishing information and message boards with helpful folks who will tell you everything you need to know about your dad's gear.
Good luck!
I'm not surfing or fishing. Most of the time I'm lurking.
posted on April 19, 2001 04:26:49 PM new
Its very simple...be descriptive,and have good photos.Then start them at 1.00 with no reserve.There are enough fish in the sea where you will have many bites and no one will steal the catch without a fight.
posted on April 19, 2001 04:39:14 PM new
Like they say, if it's a good item, start it anywhere up to $9.99 (the minimum starting fee cap) and let it go -- collectors know their stuff & in most cases will find it & bid accordingly, and sometimes you will get super lucky & have a couple of them duke it out.
Starting too high, using reserves, will limit the bidding action.
posted on April 20, 2001 06:31:11 PM new
I have 1 Dam Quick 110 reel in the box with the instructions, 2 Dam Quick 110n reels, 1 Dam Quick 220n reel, 1 Dam Quick 330 reel, and one New never used in the box Dam Quick 330n. Also a Garcia Mitchell 300 and a Garcia Mitchell 304. I guess I'll have reserve becuase I'm sure my Dad paid alot when he got them. Does anyone know when these were made? 1960's, or what? I've looked at some websites but couldn't find the info.
Here is a photo the Dam 110 in the box http://www.fonze.net/Dam1101.JPG and the Garcia 300 http://www.fonze.net/GarciaM3001.JPG
Mel
