Ambassadeur Fishing Reel
Ambassadeur Fishing Reel
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Vintage Ambassadeur 5000C Black Fishing Reel W Case $35.00 |
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FISHING REEL ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5600 BCX RED $41.00 |
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Ambassadeur Mag 1 Plus Baitcasting Fishing Reel $15.99 |
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Ambassadeur 3600C RXT Baitcasting Fishing Reel $41.75 |
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Ambassadeur 6000 C Baitcasting Fishing Reel $56.00 |
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OLD AMBASSADEUR 5000 BAITCASTER FISHING CASTING REEL $25.49 |
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L@@K ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6500 C3 FISHING REEL L@@K $45.46 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Mag Plus Fishing Reel $22.50 |
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Old fishing reel Ambassadeur 5500C 5500 C Black Super ! $77.00 |
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ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 AL Fishing Reel Great Shape $22.94 |
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Ambassadeur ABU GARCIA 6600 BCX Fishing Reel – NEW $36.99 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000 Fishing Reel $78.00 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 Fishing Reel Reels Vintage $22.50 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 2500C Fishing Reel Reels Vintage $73.00 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 4000D Fishing Reel Reels Vintage $52.00 |
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VINTAGE ABU AMBASSADEUR 6000 FISHING REEL FOOT #030802 $19.99 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500D Fishing Reel Reels Vintage $32.68 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500c fishing reel works parts? $11.51 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Nine CL Fishing Reel Reels $56.00 |
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ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR LITE PLUS CASTING FISHING REEL $11.50 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500-C3 Baitcast Fishing Reel EX $29.00 |
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Used Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6000 Fishing Reel $34.99 |
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Used Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6000 C Fishing Reel $31.00 |
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Used Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 CL3 Fishing Reel-NICE $35.99 |
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OLD ABU GARCIA, SWEDEN AMBASSADEUR 3500C FISHING REEL $36.20 |
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ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR PRO PLUS ULTRA CAST FISHING REEL $6.49 |
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Very Rare – ABU Ambassadeur 2500C Fishing Reel $153.50 |
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ABU Ambassadeur 6501 Fishing Reel $53.01 |
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ABU GARCIA Ambassadeur BG 9000 Fishing Reel Box NEW $156.95 |
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ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000 CDL DELUXE FISHING REEL $385.00 |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Baitcast Round Reel (4 Ball-Bearing, Gear Ratio 6.3:1, Capacity 12/205) $97.71 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 5600C4 Baitcast Round Reel Features AMBASSADEUR® C4 Baitcast Reel Perfect When Your Fishing Requires A Quick Retrieve Super smooth high speed reel Four stainless steel bearings Instant anti-reverse Non-slip spool Six pin centrifugal brake New carbon matrix drag Chemical nickel coated level wind system. Manufacturer: GARCIA Mfg No: 5600C4 SKU: HK_5600C4… |
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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reel $84.99 The Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur® C3 casting reel offers you the smooth casting action of stainless-steel ball bearings. A stainless-steel roller bearing delivers you the solid hooksetting power of instant anti-reverse (except 7000 model)…. |
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Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur® Record Baitcast Reel Right Hand $169.99 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record Baitcast Reels… sets the bar a bit higher! Designed to help you achieve your personal best fishing expedition, this Record Reel has all the good stuff to net you boatloads of fish! Start with six ball bearings and corrosion-resistant anti-reverse to keep your retrieval super-smooth. The Sensi-Brake bearing improves smoothness and sensitivity too! The vented spool he… |
eBay Is A Great Reference For Collectible Fishing Tackle Values
Using the “Completed listings” feature on eBay allows antique fishing tackle collectors find real information on what vintage fishing reels, lures and rods have actually sold for under auction conditions.
With the increase in demand and values for collectible fishing tackle, including vintage lures, rods and reels, many new collectors struggle with determining the value of their finds. When I am asked to appraise collectible any fishing tackle, my first advice is always to start with the “Completed listings” feature on eBay, as it is a great free tool for determining the value of similar collectibles that have sold on eBay in the last 30 days.
To use eBay’s Completed Listings feature, first type in the item that you want to value in the search box at the top of the page. On the left hand column check the box for “Completed listings” and finish by clicking search at the top of the page. The result is a list of all items that match your search criteria which have auctions that have ended within the last 30 days.
Because the Completed listings feature only searches titles, not descriptions or listing bodies, it is usually helpful to make the search phrase broader than you would when searching for active auctions. For example “Ambassadeur 5000″ will produce better results than “Ambassadeur 5000 in box”. In this case the words “in box” might only appear in the listing body.
Compare the results to your collectible reel, rod or lure, noting the following:
· Did the completed item actually sell? If it did not hit reserve, or had no bids then the information is considerably less reliable.
· What was the condition of the collectible fishing tackle listed compared to yours? Condition is absolutely critical. Unless the rod, reel or lure is very rare, then the difference between pristine and very lightly used can make a dramatic difference in value. New collectors often overlook tiny scratches and wear marks that ding value. Make sure that you look carefully at the listing photographs to determine condition.
· Is there a box? Some of the boxes in my extensive collection of vintage Swedish fishing reels are more valuable than the reels inside. The same rules of condition apply to boxes. The same applies for instruction paperwork and other “goodies that would have been original to the boxed item.
· Is the model exactly like yours, and of the same age? A slightly different model reel, rod or lure might have significantly higher production runs, impacting value.
· Was the bid volume heavy? Greater numbers of bidders generally means that the sales price is more reliable. If there are only 1 or 2 bidders you have to guess as to whether there is a strong market for your collectible item.
Although not perfect, eBay’s Completed listings feature is a great appraisal tool. It works best on collectible fishing tackle items that have had several recent sales. For extremely rare pieces, sales prices can vary wildly depending on how many heavyweight collectors were on line during the time that the auction was live. I have always preferred this “real life” appraisal system rather than a book value that can be months or years out of date in a volatile marketplace.
The bottom line is that there is a wealth of free collectible fishing tackle information on eBay. Take advantage of it, but before making a large expenditure check several sources rather than trusting in one “expert” opinion.
About the Author
Andy Howe is a collector of vintage Swedish fishing reels manufactured by River, Rainbow, Victory, ABU and Record. Visit his vintage and collectible fishing tackle website at
COOLTACKLE.COM
to see more information about vintage reels rods and lures.