Help with buying a used pin!!!

[Mackenzie]

Hey guys looking at buying this used kingpin 525 r2. Anything to look for or be weary of in particular? I'm getting it for a bargain so I'm a little skeptical. The guys over the river so ill have it shipped. All tips and tricks appreciated. Thanks

Edited December 22, 2021 by Mackenzie

[misfish]

If you will not see it til in your hands, it will be a crap shoot. So many things to look for. Nicks, bearings, wobble .Mind if I ask what your paying? 

Side note, I am not impressed the way he has it all taped up like that.  I like to be able to remove my reels for regular cleaning.

Hope it works out to be a deal for you.

[Ralph Field]

Kingpin reels are as good as any pin. As misfish mentioned any rock rash greatly reduces the value of the reel. I can't see any in the photos, but they don't show the rim. Without inspecting the reel as already mentioned it's a crap shoot.

[misfish]

Not sure if it.s just me, but when you enlarge the top pic ,looks like wear where the clicker/spring is. Also see debrie or something. 

How old is the reel?

[DRIFTER_016]

7 hours ago, misfish said:

Side note, I am not impressed the way he has it all taped up like that.  I like to be able to remove my reels for regular cleaning.

The joy of sliding rings!!!

Better to tape them like this as they tend to fall off otherwise.  😉

[misfish]

Na, just a bit behind the ring is lots. I am now a seat guy. Took me many years. LOL

[BillM]

That's a wee bit overboard with the electrical tape.

[Spiel]

I hate seeing electrical tape on rod handles. 😟

[Bill Shearer]

That 1st generation R2 475 is a great reel, and about the only thing that can go wrong with them is the ratchet spring, ( Easy to replace) and the bearings. Should it need service I'm only an email or phone call away. 

https://www.kingpinreels.com/contact