mayamae Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Sorry, I am new, but was wondering if someone could give me some advice or information on two penn reels that I have one is a model 85 the other is a penn peer model 209, and I want to sell them but don't know where to start on pricing as I have never seen one. These were given to me by a neighbor about 2 years ago and I am unable to fish any longer. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORourke Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Got this from Scotts BT .com, the 85 is either an 85 Oceanside or 85 Seaboy Conventional. Most older Penn reels only had a number if I remember correctly, but I would check the reel just in case. 85 Oceanside had no info listed, except the year 1938, on their site, but the Seaboy was first produce before 1941 and discontinued in the laste 80s. The Penn Peer was first produce in 1958 and still produce today. No mention of values, best bet there would be to check ebay. Also check out Scotts, they have a little more detailed info with pictures about your two reels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja2808 Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Depending on condition (pitting and greening on the chrome) you should get around 20 to 25 each. I'd say 25 for the 85, and 20 for the 209. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayamae Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 thanks for the info, the 85 is actually has no name other than penn. they are in fair condition with little pitting and no rust. I will try scotts BT.com and see what I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja2808 Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Good idea to get information on them. I'll look into them more too. It should just say penn no. 85 is what your saying with no name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORourke Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 Quote: Originally Posted by ja2808 Good idea to get information on them. I'll look into them more too. It should just say penn no. 85 is what your saying with no name? With older conventionals, most of the time, yes. As with the OPs reel, either on one or both side plates it would read just as you wrote it. Penn NO. 85 followed by Made In The US and something else I don't remember all inscribed inside of a cicrle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadabout Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 ...... I'd say 25 for the 85, and 20 for the 209. I'd say swap those two numbers are around. The 209 is a more complicated reel and has a level wind and chromed parts. The 85 is more of a minimalist lower cost reel. They are both great reels but not likely to bring a great price, especially the 85. Condition is everything too. There are a lot of these reels around, so if the condition is not up there, neither will be the selling prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman1 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'd say swap those two numbers are around. The 209 is a more complicated reel and has a level wind and chromed parts. The 85 is more of a minimalist lower cost reel. They are both great reels but not likely to bring a great price, especially the 85. Condition is everything too. There are a lot of these reels around, so if the condition is not up there, neither will be the selling prices. The #85 is a simple "Bay" reel and isn't worth $20 unless is basically NIP. I have one that I've has since I was about 6 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayamae Posted December 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 The penn 85 doesn't say anything about where it was made and the penn peer 209 says made in the usa. The reel conditions are fair not perfect by any means but ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja2808 Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'd say swap those two numbers are around. The 209 is a more complicated reel and has a level wind and chromed parts. The 85 is more of a minimalist lower cost reel. They are both great reels but not likely to bring a great price, especially the 85. Condition is everything too. There are a lot of these reels around, so if the condition is not up there, neither will be the selling prices. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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