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10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Jeff Davis (---.jax.bellsouth.net)
Date: June 18, 2013 06:29PM

I have a 10 ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank, hoping someone can tell me the appx. value of this blank. I rebuilt the rod for a customer and he refuses to come get it. I plan on selling it for the rewrap/rebuild cost, but wanted to know the appx. value so I have an idea of how hard it will be to get paid for my work.
Thanks,
Jeff

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: June 18, 2013 06:35PM

What make and model is it?

Generally, boron rods have little value, but they still have a bit of a cult following that is willing to pay a decent price for them. It really depends on what you have.

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Randolph Ruwe (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: June 18, 2013 07:53PM

Tom, why do you say Boron rods have little value? Some of the finest fly rods I have made were on Rodon blanks, Lamiglas, and Fenwick boron blanks. I also made quite a number of Lamiglas and Fenwick steelhead blanks into excellent fishing tools. I would pick up some of these blanks in a minute if I could find them.

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: June 18, 2013 07:56PM

They have little value because few folks today will pay very much for them.

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Randolph Ruwe (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: June 18, 2013 08:43PM

Too many people want what is cheap, not what is good and a better value in the long run. I learned years ago to buy quality, not cheap. Cheap never holds up!!! I have only had one rod made on a Rodon blank returned to me for repair every, out of at least 25 that I made and sold. This one the guy slamed the lid of the trunk of his car on it without putting it back it the case I provided. Broke it into 3 sections and impossible to repair. I gave him a 10% discount on making the same rod for him since he loved it so much.

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: June 18, 2013 09:23PM

The value of something comes down to what folks will pay for it, not what any of us think they should pay for it.

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Randolph Ruwe (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: June 18, 2013 09:27PM

Tom, you are right, and I have never had a problem getting someone to pay for quality and value.

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Jeff Davis (---.jax.bellsouth.net)
Date: June 20, 2013 01:37PM

Thanks guys..... it didn't have any model number or any writing on it.. Was custom built by someone. Sounds right about the cult following.... the guy seemed very proud of what it was, but still doesn't want to pick it up...lol. I'll deal with it... :)
Thanks again,
Jeff

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: June 20, 2013 01:40PM

Charge him a (storage fee) for every day after ???

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Jeff Davis (---.jax.bellsouth.net)
Date: June 20, 2013 02:04PM

Good idea Bill.... $$ like I said, it's 10ft. / 1pc and my ceilings are only 8ft... :( LOL

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: June 20, 2013 02:16PM

If he does not have the money maybe you can set up a payment plane Sounds like he likes the rod and wants it ???

I hear ya After 7 1/2' it becomes a pain to work on

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Randolph Ruwe (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: June 20, 2013 02:40PM

Jeff, do you know who made the blank and the specs on it?

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Jeff Davis (---.jax.bellsouth.net)
Date: June 22, 2013 11:41PM

Nope...... nothing on it... ?

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Re: 10ft. 1 pc. boron surf rod blank... "value"?
Posted by: Glen Hendricks (---.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net)
Date: June 23, 2013 10:29PM

Well I might be interested in it first of all what is the tip on it a 16,17, or 18
and how much do you have invested in it. I have some friends that are wanting
a custom rod built, I have about three on the table I'm building right now and if I
can get one for a decent price to help me out for these guys that will help.
Oh yeah what is the wrap. Got any pics. if you could email me some
Email: glenmh@swbell.net
Thanks
Glen

I Was Born Without Gills, Therefore I Fish!
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