Ambassadeur Reel Made
Ambassadeur Reel Made
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5600 C4 Baitcast Reel FREE USA SHIPPING MADE IN SWEDEN  US $92.14
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur ® 6500CL Big Game Collection US $149.99
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 Abu Garcia ambassadeur Record Reel US $135.00
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6600 C4 Overhead Fishing Reel US $153.77
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6500 C3 Baitcast Reel FREE SHIP MADE IN SWEDEN US $98.79
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 Abu Garcia 6500CS Rocket Chrome Fishing Reel Sweden US $103.73
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500 C Fishing Reel Made in Sweden US $15.50 |
 VINTAGE ABU AMBASSADEUR 6000 BAITCASTING REEL LEATHER CASE PAPERS ETC US $49.99
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000i Classic Overhead Reel US $153.77
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur ® 6500CS Rocket 1013985 Made in Sweden US $159.99
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4600 C4 Baitcast Reel FREE USA SHIP MADE IN SWEDEN US $92.14
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4601 C3 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND MADE IN SWEDEN US $84.54
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4600 C3 Baitcast Reel FREE SHIP US $84.54
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 60 Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING US $72.19
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 PENN RODDY 175 FISHING REEL 551 0375kg BB 5 ONE WAY 1 mfr Master Rod Co US $49.99
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 Abu Garcia Black Max LP Bait Caster Fishing Reel US $87.73
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 Overhead Fishing Reel US $153.77
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 50 Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING US $69.99
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5600 BCX Overhead Fishing Reel US $113.36
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 61 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING US $72.19
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 ABU Ambassadeur 1500C BAITCAST fishing reel SUNSET US $353.87
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6501 C3 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND MADE IN SWEDEN US $98.79
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 Abu Garcia 10000i AMBASSADEUR Big Game Conventional Fishing Reel 1121282 US $160.99
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 ABU Ambassadeur 1500C BAITCAST fishing reel BURGUNDY US $353.87
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Alphamar 16 US $212.91
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 ABU Ambassadeur 2500C BAITCAST fishing reel SUNSET US $379.00
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 BEST synthetic oil for vintage Abu casting reels READ US $6.99
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 Abu Ambassadeur 7001I Left Hand Fishing Reel US $144.90
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 Abu Garcia 7000iC3 CT MAG HS AMBASSADEUR Conventional Fishing Reel 1137735 US $165.99
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 Abu Garcia 7000i HSN AMBASSADEUR Big Game Conventional Fishing Reel 1119579 US $160.99
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 BEST synthetic oil for Ambassadeur reels PLEASE LQQK US $6.99
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4500 CB BAITCASTING REEL GOOD CONDITION MADE IN SWEDEN US $11.50
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5600 C4 Overhead Fishing Reel US $154.75
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 HUGE ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR PARTS SCHEMATIC SHEMATICS US $8.95
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 PENN OLYMPIC RYOBI ABU CLASSIC FISH REEL COLLECTION US $98.00 |
 Brand New In Box Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000iCS Pro Rocket Fishing Reel 7000 ics US $160.00
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 Abu Garcia 9000i AMBASSADEUR Big Game Conventional Fishing Reel 1121281 US $160.99
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 ABU AMBASSADEUR SEVEN MULTIPLIER BIG GAME REEL US $145.90
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 7000C LEVEL WIND BAITCASTING REEL NICE CONDITION US $79.00
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 Abu Ambassadeur Big Game BG 10000i Fishing Reel US $195.90
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur BG 9000 i Baitcasting Conventional Reel US $195.90
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 Abu Ambassadeur 7000iHSN Big Game Fishing Reel US $165.90
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 Abu Ambassadeur 7000iCS Pro Rocket Fishing Reel US $165.90
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 ABU AMBASSADEUR 7000IC3 MULTIPLIER FISHING REEL US $165.90
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 ABU AMBASSADEUR 7000I MULTIPLIER 7000 I FISHING REEL US $155.90
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500CL Big Game Baitcasting Reel US $220.90
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 ABU AMBASSADEUR 6500CS ROCKET REEL CHROME US $220.90
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 ABU AMBASSADEUR 6500C3 BAITCASTING REEL NEW US $195.90
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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.