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First Version Mitchell
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 1:50 pm
by Ted Lanham
Mates,
In another post rubiconrambler mentioned seeing a first version Mitchell being listed on ebay. I checked it out and, indeed, it appears that is true. I can't recall ever seeing one on there before, so this is a first for me. Based on the pictures it has the characteristics I'd look for in that early reel.
Any thoughts? Here's the listing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275141850203?s ... Track=true
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 11:11 pm
by GreatLaker
Ted,
Thanks for the link.
All I can say is WOW!
Noticed the bids increased by 2 while I was looking at it.
I bet that reel sells for over $1000.
Any other guesses??
Kind Regards,
Bill
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:40 am
by Ted Lanham
Bill,
It's going to be fun to watch.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 1:47 pm
by Alwaysinthemire
I spoke to the fella who was selling it and got some extra photos from him,way out of my price range,he said Wallace had put in a bid,I don’t know if he was successful or not. Lucky person whoever got it.
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:59 pm
by Ted Lanham
Alwaysinthemire,
I've had some transactions with the seller. Great guy to deal with. I don't know who bought it, but as far as I'm concerned, he got a rare piece. Also, way out of price range. The 300DL he sold was a great item, too.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 8:02 pm
by younjefw
Just realized today I should be checking here versus the Facebook Mitchell forum. I was the lucky winner of that beautiful 1st Version reel. Wallace Carney just completed a study on it. Verified a true 1st Version!! He was so gracious and said it was truly a remarkable reel. So I do feel very fortunate. Definitely paid more than expected given the two other bidders regularly running it up against each other!! But been collecting for years and always hoped I'd have a crack at one. Simply bid to win it. Anybody ever near Great Falls, love getting on that Blue Ribbon stretch of the Mighty Missouri, give a shout. Enjoy being a Montana host. Jeff Young
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:25 pm
by JohnEboy
younjefw wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 8:02 pm
Just realized today I should be checking here versus the Facebook Mitchell forum. I was the lucky winner of that beautiful 1st Version reel. Wallace Carney just completed a study on it. Verified a true 1st Version!! He was so gracious and said it was truly a remarkable reel. So I do feel very fortunate. Definitely paid more than expected given the two other bidders regularly running it up against each other!! But been collecting for years and always hoped I'd have a crack at one. Simply bid to win it. Anybody ever near Great Falls, love getting on that Blue Ribbon stretch of the Mighty Missouri, give a shout. Enjoy being a Montana host. Jeff Young
Very nice reel, it certainly did generate some strong bidding so congratulations on your win .
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:37 pm
by Ted Lanham
A great reel.
Ted Lanham
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:11 pm
by JohnEboy
Hi
Does anyone have an active link to the ebay listing for this reel please ?
The link in the OP no longer works for me and I would like to see the images again and sale price .
thanks
John
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:45 pm
by Ted Lanham
JohnEboy,
All those pics are gone, but here's one that, I believe, Wallace restored. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Ted Lanham
Re: First Version Mitchell
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:50 am
by JohnEboy
Ted Lanham wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:45 pm
JohnEboy,
All those pics are gone, but here's one that, I believe, Wallace restored. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Ted Lanham
Thanks Ted
Such a shame that information is gone .
Yes I have seen this reel that Wallace restored , it really is quite stunning .
Kind regards
John