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I saw my 1st Ealing Avon today very nice original condition it was owned by a friend's father from new.
How unusual are they?

hard to find, hence a tad pricey to buy

I bought one at Redditch eight years ago. It had several issues including a bad set in the top section, slack ferrule, non original tip ring and a repair to the top section. I paid a fair price commensurate with its condition. I managed to straighten the top section reasonably well and the rod has served me well with no problems. Indeed it has been in on the capture of several PB's including a common carp of almost eighteen pounds and a Wye barbel of ten pounds. When I bought a later model a few years ago I was struck by how much thicker the butt section was on the new rod (thirty thou) and how much darker the cane was on the Ealing rod.

Thanks for the replies could I ask for some idea of value please.
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