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Abu Garcia Reel Age

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I am trying to find out how to tell the age / manufacture date of vintage Abu Garcia Cardinal reels. Thanks!

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    Post a picture of the reel or provide a model number and we can go from there!

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    Abu Garcia Cardinal 752 (black)

    Abu Garcia Cardinal 653 (black)

    Abu Garcia Cardinal 652 (red)

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    Early/mid 80s based on the older Abu logo (about 1981-84 maybe).

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    41 minutes ago, Big-Bass said:

    Early/mid 80s based on the older Abu logo (about 1981-84 maybe).

    yes that is the vintage.early 80's

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    The 752 is '79 to '82. I have three, plus the 753. The other two should be the same timeframe. The 652 may have bushings rather that ball bearings, just my guess.

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    Any guess on a value of these? 

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    That shape between 20 and 40 each 40 bein the top and the person needs it badly

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    LOL! I should have posted the "cleaned up" pictures!!!

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