Awesome Thrift Store find! 2024
nameiztaken reply :
Went to the thrift store today expecting to find the usual Shakespear Spincast from 1990, but came across this, only $15! 
Mint condition, buttery smooth, I honestly dont think it has even been spooled! Preserved just for me 
What have you guys found at thrift stores/yard sales?
Darren. reply :
DANG! $15, too! Sweet deal, man!
crypt reply :
I found 2 older in the boxes Ambassadeur pro max 1600's got em both for $30 !!!!!!!!!!!!! that was the best find I ever had with anything fishing related. unless you count my boat. but that's story for another time.
the reel ess reply :
Stole it!!! Great get! That's why you always check.
jbw252 reply :
Nice grab.
Raul reply :
That's a very fine reel.
Poolshark reply :
Nice! I have been amazed what I can find in pawn shops and flea markets down here. That reel will serve you well.
Montanaro reply :
Ill give you $18 for it
Bassguytom reply :
Dang! I gotta get to a thrift store!
J._Bricker reply :
Holy smokes, great buy! Kinda makes you wonder how long the former owner looked for it around the house before he gave up on ever finding it...
GoCougs14 reply :
How much do they go for?
KDW96 reply :
Im sorry,but you got ripped off. To make ya feel alittle better i will give ya 25.00, to help raise your spirits?
Hulkster reply :
very nice. a classic. I had one that I bought in 1998 or 1999 and used forever. very smooth and easy to cast. it was my first baitcaster back in the day
Largemouth21 reply :
nice find, best thing I've ever found at a yard sale was a mint condition Frabil 4-man ice shanty for 50$. For some reason I didn't buy it and still regret it...
BaitFinesse reply :
Great buy and in excellent conditon too.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Whoa that's not a steal its grand larceny!
nameiztaken reply :
On 3/1/2017 at 9:19 AM, J._Bricker said:Holy smokes, great buy! Kinda makes you wonder how long the former owner looked for it around the house before he gave up on ever finding it...
hahaha that made my day!
new2BC4bass reply :
On 3/1/2017 at 9:20 AM, GoCougs14 said:How much do they go for?
It is an older reel, but in that condition I'd be willing to pay $125.
roadwarrior reply :
Had to be some kind of estate deal, inherited by a non-fisherman.
Outstanding!
the reel ess reply :
On 3/1/2017 at 9:19 AM, J._Bricker said:Holy smokes, great buy! Kinda makes you wonder how long the former owner looked for it around the house before he gave up on ever finding it...
Bet his ex sold it or gave it away. I had an antique clock that I think my ex sold. She claimed she never saw it, but it was at the house until she moved all her junk out. It was maybe worth $600. She probably yard sold it for $20. 
CTBassin860 reply :
thats a great find.
Alpster reply :
I think it's one of the best reels ever made. You did real good!
nameiztaken reply :
On 3/1/2017 at 11:28 PM, the reel ess said:Bet his ex sold it or gave it away. I had an antique clock that I think my ex sold. She claimed she never saw it, but it was at the house until she moved all her junk out. It was maybe worth $600. She probably yard sold it for $20.
Ouch
offsidewing reply :
If I died tomorrow, whenever my wife had the garage sale all my St Croix elites would be $20. She has no point of reference.
nameiztaken reply :
On 3/1/2017 at 7:42 PM, new2BC4bass said:
It is an older reel, but in that condition I'd be willing to pay $125.
You dont by any chance know the exact model to you?
the reel ess reply :
On 3/2/2017 at 8:34 AM, offsidewing said:If I died tomorrow, whenever my wife had the garage sale all my St Croix elites would be $20. She has no point of reference.
And there would be some jerk there trying to get her down to $15 for the whole lot. I'm a veteran of many a yard sale.
Grantman83 reply :
I've sound some good deals but that's a steal
i got an original bps extreme (aluminum frame) and bps cranking stick combo for $12...
A glx drop shot rod for $130
you beat it by a mile
nameiztaken reply :
@Bantam1 Can you identify this model? having trouble finding the exact model number, gear ratio, etc.
(Also getting conflicting stories, I've heard the 100A does not have a Super Free spool, but has a nut cap. Mine has a nut cap and a "Super Free" sticker on the spool...)
new2BC4bass reply :
On 3/2/2017 at 1:52 PM, nameiztaken said:@Bantam1 Can you identify this model? having trouble finding the exact model number, gear ratio, etc.
(Also getting conflicting stories, I've heard the 100A does not have a Super Free spool, but has a nut cap. Mine has a nut cap and a "Super Free" sticker on the spool...)
Go to TackleTour and then the REVIEW ARCHIVE. There is an article on the Chronarch 100A, 100SF and 100MG.
Largemouth21 reply :
On 3/2/2017 at 8:34 AM, offsidewing said:If I died tomorrow, whenever my wife had the garage sale all my St Croix elites would be $20. She has no point of reference.
Have you ever had the joke, "My greatest fear is that my wife will sell my fishing stuff for the price I TOLD her I payed for them..." 
nameiztaken reply :
Went fishing with it today, its a truly amazing reel for being so old. It feels as smooth as a 2016 model reel in the hand.
edfitzvb reply :
Never found any great deals on fishing gear at a thrift store, but I found a Gibson guitar that was priced $50.00 that I sold on eBay for almost 2 grand (I don't play guitar).
Basswhippa reply :
I recommend keeping that one covered.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 3/3/2017 at 8:27 PM, Basswhippa said:I recommend keeping that one covered.
X2. Got lazy one day and didn't put my reel covers on when we moved a short distance to another lake. Did the El Cheapo Trion get any boat rash? No. My near mint Chronarch 101A did. Lesson learned. Now I won't even put a rod down while fishing without taking the time to put a reel cover on.
Fishes in trees reply :
Karma . . Karma . . Karma . . most of those thrift stores exist to fund some charity or cause, which on some level is probably worthy. That reel was mis-marked because some pricing volunteer didn't know what they had. I'd consider throwing them another $30 - $40 and you'd still have a great deal.
You got a GREAT deal and you don't have to do anything, consider whether the charity should be shorted because of some volunteer error.
nameiztaken reply :
On 3/4/2017 at 1:26 AM, Fishes in trees said:Karma . . Karma . . Karma . . most of those thrift stores exist to fund some charity or cause, which on some level is probably worthy. That reel was mis-marked because some pricing volunteer didn't know what they had. I'd consider throwing them another $30 - $40 and you'd still have a great deal.
You got a GREAT deal and you don't have to do anything, consider whether the charity should be shorted because of some volunteer error.
I have overpaid there many a time, I think we're even now.
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