by CabbagePatchKid » 10 May 2010 21:05
Hi Rich,
Regarding used fishing tackle valuation - basically all the best tackle (Hardys, Farlow, Malloch,etc) will always fetch loads of money and the older it gets, the more it's worth.
The collectable tackle by the by the better companies (Allcocks, Youngs, Milwards, etc) prior to the 1970's is also getting expensive, but will be a good investment if in good condition.
1970's / 1980's reels by Daiwa, Shakespeare etc are not generally of great value, although the classics by Abu can be worth a lot of money.
Generally, the reels which were expensive new will continue to hold their value and increase as time goes on.
Be aware that unless very rare, anything in less than excellent condition will have limited value.
My advice regarding the purchase of reels from the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's from Japanese manufacturers is to bid what its worth to you and forget about re-sale values. If you want a reel for nostalgic reasons, then buy it if you think its worth the money and it makes you happy, and don't forget that if you win the item someone else also thinks its worth just one bid less!
Nick