OLD REEL COLLECTORS

General Category => Wanted => Topic started by: Crab Pot on March 02, 2024, 10:35:15 AM

Title: WTB: Penn Senator 16/0
Post by: Crab Pot on March 02, 2024, 10:35:15 AM
WTB:

I need a Penn 16/0 to complete my Senator collection.

In no rush, I know it's the "Jaws Movie Reel" but that doesn't add value in my opinion, should have both clamps, and it must be clean cosmetically (but not perfect).

Looking for a fair deal for a decent reel.

If anyone has one hit me up.

Thanks,

Steve

Steve
Title: Re: WTB: Penn Senator 16/0
Post by: Wompus Cat on March 03, 2024, 04:35:06 AM
The Elusive,Extravagant, EXPENSIVE  .PENN 16/0 is about all I need for my modest Collection as well but I just can't see paying 7 hundred to 1200 or more for one  .There are a few on the Bay but  not so good shape and a whoppin Thousand Bux .
 This one says it has a Good Engine ....lol

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One or more are from Japan and the Seller has some Bad FEEDBACK as to shipping when they say Free but you get exorbitant import duties stuck on it .
I buy stuff from Japan all the time without any duties or import fees  so WHADDUP wid Dat ?
Maybe it has to do with over a certain amount ?
Thought about buying the Right sideplate ,Foot,  a spool and some crossbars and building one from one of my 114/0's as pieces come up now and then  and that's the only difference (the Width) I understand some of the Early versions had smaller guts tho.
Title: Re: WTB: Penn Senator 16/0
Post by: Crab Pot on March 03, 2024, 10:45:30 AM
Yep, I have been watching the same reels on Ebay for over a year plus that aren't selling in the $500-$1300 range.

There is a guy from France that has one as well.

The Japanese reels on Ebay, in mine and others experience, are worn out internally.

Don't even think of buying a used electric reel from Japan. I've had a couple friends get ripped off on reels that they spent north of $500 on.

The folks in Japan use their gear!

I'll find one eventually but not taking a loan out to do it.