Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

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Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by HarisPilton » Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:44 am

Hey all, i know a few people with old school Alvey reels, they look atleast 30-40 years old (possibly older). They are all need work if you wanted to use them. Is it worth spending the money to clean them up?

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by Seniorfisho » Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:38 pm

HarisPilton wrote:
Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:44 am
Hey all, i know a few people with old school Alvey reels, they look atleast 30-40 years old (possibly older). They are all need work if you wanted to use them. Is it worth spending the money to clean them up?
No, I wouldn't bother inless they are of sentimental value to you. The newer models are much better so people just buy them. If they were 100 yo then maybe worth something, great reels though :tu:

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by jimmy_jack » Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:49 pm

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but didn't alvey shut down last year?

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by Seniorfisho » Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:22 pm

jimmy_jack wrote:
Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:49 pm
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but didn't alvey shut down last year?
Yeah they did but they are still available on line from some places

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by HarisPilton » Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:24 pm

jimmy_jack wrote:
Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:49 pm
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but didn't alvey shut down last year?
From what I know a few years ago they did. But an influx of orders and a new backer saved them.

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by russellh2 » Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:27 pm

Have a look on Ebay for prices.

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by saph » Tue Jan 21, 2020 3:12 pm

Depends on where you sell them, the alvey anglers australia facebook group is good at pricing

No they didnt shut down they where close but a giant influx of orders and a new person saved them, they have now expanded into the usa market and the spinning reel market with the alvey orbiter line.

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by jimmy_jack » Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:55 pm

saph wrote:
Tue Jan 21, 2020 3:12 pm
Depends on where you sell them, the alvey anglers australia facebook group is good at pricing

No they didnt shut down they where close but a giant influx of orders and a new person saved them, they have now expanded into the usa market and the spinning reel market with the alvey orbiter line.
Man I need to get out from under my rock , great to hear they kept it going. I'll have to take a look at the new reels. Cheers

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by Paulanderson » Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:44 pm

Not for cleaning up and using but a large old wooden Alvey in good condition is worth some serious money as are very collectable.

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Re: Are old Alvey reels worth anything?

Post by saph » Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:20 am

jimmy_jack wrote:
Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:55 pm
saph wrote:
Tue Jan 21, 2020 3:12 pm
Depends on where you sell them, the alvey anglers australia facebook group is good at pricing

No they didnt shut down they where close but a giant influx of orders and a new person saved them, they have now expanded into the usa market and the spinning reel market with the alvey orbiter line.
Man I need to get out from under my rock , great to hear they kept it going. I'll have to take a look at the new reels. Cheers
I mean to be fair i do get to ask bruce at alvey questions via the facebook group.

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