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milo

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Took time but I finally snagged one!
« on: April 08, 2011, 04:03:55 PM »
Presentation model Ambassadeur 5000C De Luxe - a serious Ambassadeur collector's dream reel.
24K gold-plated, in beautifully crafted teak box. Mint, never used.  ;D



I paid less than half the ongoing price. YaaaaY! :)
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DavidD

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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2011, 04:10:17 PM »
Milo Milo Milo.....  ::)
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2011, 04:23:39 PM »
had me thinking you snagged a steelhead lol  ::)
bueaty reel
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2011, 04:30:09 PM »
Quote from: DavidD on April 08, 2011, 04:10:17 PM
Milo Milo Milo.....  ::)

What?
You expected I would write about snagging a fish?  ;D
I'd never post about that on the forum (if it ever happened, which is very unlikely, of course)  ::)
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2011, 04:32:51 PM »
Quote from: milo on April 08, 2011, 04:30:09 PM
What?
You expected I would write about snagging a fish?  ;D
I'd never post about that on the forum (if it ever happened, which is very unlikely, of course)  ::)

That would set u up for a verbal raping I'd assume lol
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Butch1949

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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2011, 04:34:42 PM »
Nice score....and really nice photograph.....good for You Milo :o
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2011, 04:40:35 PM »
A nice, very nice addition to your collection Milo ;)  Happy for you; please park it next to the one I traded  ....  See you on the 16th??
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2011, 04:42:11 PM »
So now that you got your hands on it, what are you going yo do with it ? Fish it or keep it on display ?
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milo

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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2011, 04:50:25 PM »
Quote from: Dave on April 08, 2011, 04:40:35 PM
A nice, very nice addition to your collection Milo ;)  Happy for you; please park it next to the one I traded  ....  See you on the 16th??

Thanks Dave. I'll show you the display when the cabinet is ready. Your ex 5001C will be prominently displayed (you should see it now that I have given it some TLC - beauty!)
I will sure be there on the 16th. I cleared my calendar for that cleanup. Missed the last two, which is out of character for me. Shall we try and make a few casts together thereinafter?  ;)

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So now that you got your hands on it, what are you going yo do with it ? Fish it or keep it on display ?

Sadly, I will keep it on display. Only if you keep them in mint shape do they increase in value. It is sort of an investment...
Fortunately, I have a good number of really good modern era Ambassadeurs to use in any kind of fishing situation.



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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2011, 04:58:50 PM »
i dare you to fish with it...i double dare you! ;D


nice catch by the way....flosser! ;D
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2011, 05:37:50 PM »
I love how a post like this makes everyone think OMG HE SNAGGED A FISH. . .lol. Shows how fast people are on the trigger with topics like this.
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2011, 06:25:52 PM »
Wow u almost had me too lol very nice reel by the way cheers ;D
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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2011, 09:13:13 PM »
Quote from: milo on April 08, 2011, 04:50:25 PM
Thanks Dave. I'll show you the display when the cabinet is ready. Your ex 5001C will be prominently displayed (you should see it now that I have given it some TLC - beauty!)
I will sure be there on the 16th. I cleared my calendar for that cleanup. Missed the last two, which is out of character for me. Shall we try and make a few casts together thereinafter?
Hey, even if you floss I still want to fish with you :D    I'll pack my gear.
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NiceFish

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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2011, 10:59:10 PM »
What's something like that even worth?
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milo

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Re: Took time but I finally snagged one!
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2011, 12:01:46 AM »
Quote from: Dave on April 08, 2011, 09:13:13 PM
Hey, even if you floss I still want to fish with you :D    I'll pack my gear.

No fly rod?!?!

Quote from: NiceFish on April 08, 2011, 10:59:10 PM
What's something like that even worth?

Depending on condition, accessories, rarity and year of production (the mintier and older they are, the more expensive they get) they can fetch anywhere from 300 - 3000 dollars, with some exceptionally rare models fetching up to 6 grand. It's an expensive hobby, but very gratifying when you score a beauty at a good price.




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