Absolute insanity

[AndyPop]

Now then gents, having yesterday attended yet another auction for those suffering from the fetish known as "tackle hunting" I came across a number of centrepins for sale. A very nice virtually unused Match Aerial, a Purist 2 in 5" as new in box and various trudex, maxima's and various new Ikonix / Dragon Carp modern interpretations. What I couldn't believe were the prices... Match Aerial £105 + com, Purist £240! but the best of all, a Dragon Carp "Holland & Wilkinson" centrepin in box and unused. RRP around £50, hammer price £190 + com.

Am I missing something or just going fruit & nut?

[The VFC]

Hi Andy - I reckon the Aerial went quite cheaply if it was as good as you say!
Jim

[Vole]

That's the insane bit! The Dragon's egg would've been (one hopes) just two ignorami making egregious eejits of themselves.
( I do hope I can find a few such pairs when I finally de-clutter my cave!)
(And a few pairs of scholars when the Black Cat and Match Aerial go...)

[AndyPop]

Hi Andy - I reckon the Aerial went quite cheaply if it was as good as you say!
Jim

Hi Jim, I thought the Aerial was good value, although I left it alone to treat myself to a very nice original boxed Mitchell 300 with boomerang lever. Set me back £35 along with a 300A. I'd thought the Purist was strong money but had to chuckle when they started going mad over the "asian bling".

[Nobby]

I hope the winning bidder didn't grab it up too quickly on winning it because those castings can cut you like a knife!


I picked one up once.....and put it carefully down again, very quickly.


Notice how adult I was not to point out that the Golden Retriever model is a bit of a dog.

[Pedro]

The Dragon reel would look very attractive to a novice,its in a beautiful wooden presentation box and is limited edition of 500.
Still available from Dragon at £50,would it make a sound financial investment if people are prepared to pay £200 ?

[AndyPop]

I hope the winning bidder didn't grab it up too quickly on winning it because those castings can cut you like a knife!


I picked one up once.....and put it carefully down again, very quickly.


Notice how adult I was not to point out that the Golden Retriever model is a bit of a dog.

I was just reaching for my coat!

[Dave Burr]

Is it just me? I never attract idiots when I'm selling stuff - where do you find these people?

[Chevin]

These reels are still available from Dragon Carp for only £50, are these people stupid!

And is it me or is there Avanti Trinium a copy of the Okuma.

[Nobby]

I believe it is John.


Somewhat amusing to see the Chinese breaching their own design copyrights rather than another country's for a change