SirCranksalot Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Any time I've gone on Kijij to look for a used reel all I see is a whole list of so-called antique reels for sale. Mitchell 300(I have 1 already), Cardinal etc. The sellers seem to want a pretty penny for most of these. Why? Are folks making a pile of dough off these or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 People can ask whatever they want. A buyer can offer whatever they want. If the two can't come to an agreement then one of them didn't want/need the item, or the money, enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 The original mitchell 300 was the cutting edge at the time of spinning reels---they made various models later called the 300---not the same animal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McCutcheon Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) You can't leave the original Cardinal 4 off that list either. It and the Mitchell 300 were the GO TO reels in the 60's Edited June 13, 2014 by Tom McCutcheon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think some people believe that just because their reel is old it is worth a fortune? Some of those old reels were produced in massive quantities, those are not usually the ones that carry the premium price. Collectors, look for condition and rarity usually unless they are limited to certain reels, some are difficult to find in any condition, but who wants to spend a fortune for a piece of junk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 The original mitchell 300 was the cutting edge at the time of spinning reels---they made various models later called the 300---not the same animal I picked up an original new in the box with spare spool and spool case @ an auction cheap. Made a tidy profit selling it on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 You can't leave the original Cardinal 4 off that list either. Still own one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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