knight76 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I went garage sale hunting today and found a nice looking reel. Its a Daiwa SS3000. Can anyone tell me anything about it? It has a box with it that says limited edition, and their are engravings on it. It has a nice little felt bag that the reel goes in. Is this a good little find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tan the fisherman Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) These reels were first produced about 15 years ago, possibly longer and is Daiwa's first true long cast spinner. They are very popular and still sought highly after in the UK, mainly used by carp fishermen. Daiwa recently re-released this reel for their 50th anniversary however the model you have is considered a collectable. Well done - a great find. Edited May 24, 2009 by tan the fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tan the fisherman Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Give it a service and a clean up and you might find it to be worth something. Original second hand models of this reel are currently selling for AUD$400-500 in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight76 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Give it a service and a clean up and you might find it to be worth something. Original second hand models of this reel are currently selling for AUD$400-500 in the UK. Wow that is amazing, I paid $5 for it. The reel is in pretty much new condition as it is, everything is very smooth and clean. I don't think it would need a service. It was this guys father's reel and it was just sitting in its box on a shelf unused for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel99 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Wow, great find mate. Looks like a really awesome little reel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight76 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) I ended up putting this on a well known auction site as I don't need it and could use the cash. Edited May 28, 2009 by knight76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olitay Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 nice old looking reel, she'll go on xxxx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tan the fisherman Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I ended up putting this on a well known auction site as I don't need it and could use the cash. You're gonna clean up mate - Its over $100 so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 seem like a nice reel!! bet you got a bargain price too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonka Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 WOW, how much did this end up selling for??? I have an immaculate SS5000 sitting gather dust that my father purchased in 1976!!!! Wonder what it's worth??? Cheers Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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