mikench
Well-known member
I am all for a bargain and have managed a few of evil Bay ! However some of the prices for rods of yesteryear, particularly as you are buying unseen seem mad! Without naming rods or marques, i have seen several which are clearly not in tip top condition, have been repaired or rerung or even have a couple of inches missing from the tip! How can a 13'rod which is now 12'10"" be described as a 13'!
I would not be prepared to spend nearly £100 plus postage on such a "bargain" as above when for an extra £80 or so I can pick and choose the alternatives( either marques or lengths or even traits), check it carefully, have a waggle and end up with a brand new rod and matching bag or case!
A nearly new and well looked after modern iteration, say an Acolyte, with a fair discount for depreciation is different but not for a 20 year old rod!
I will take a chance for £30 or may buy if the rod is local and I can go and view!
What do other members think? The same principle applies to reels which if anything offer even less perceived value and may have been abused and well used!
I would not be prepared to spend nearly £100 plus postage on such a "bargain" as above when for an extra £80 or so I can pick and choose the alternatives( either marques or lengths or even traits), check it carefully, have a waggle and end up with a brand new rod and matching bag or case!
A nearly new and well looked after modern iteration, say an Acolyte, with a fair discount for depreciation is different but not for a 20 year old rod!
I will take a chance for £30 or may buy if the rod is local and I can go and view!
What do other members think? The same principle applies to reels which if anything offer even less perceived value and may have been abused and well used!
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