Is this really worth alot ofnl money. Was told it was 

Do you have any better pictures? Can't even tell the make of the reel from these. 

 

I doubt it's worth much though. Looks to be in pretty well worn/used condition. If you have the box it would add a bit of value if it's in good shape. 

It has a badge with maker and model that you can read and we can't from your photo. 

 

Pflueger or Ocean City - what model?  

I keep trying to make Pflueger Templar out of photoshopping the badge photo, but that doesn't quite fit with the hardware on the reel - looks more like OC to me.  

 

The value is going to be more modest than your dreams and likely more modest than you were told, but it has collector value.  

 

The salt reels that are worth a lot of money were benchmade reels like VomHofe, Kovalovsky, the Pfluegers that have foil and lacquer badge like my avatar - and there were some high grade benchmade Ocean City reels, as well.  Bakelite side plates are mass production reels and generally modest value.  Higher grade reels were made in ebonite and nickel-silver.  Also big offshore reels - 9/0 and larger always find a collector's market. 

 

You can visit ORCA and learn about them for yourself.  

you can post a question there among the people who know the most about your reel history and value.  There will be somebody there who can glance at your photo and identify your reel make, model, and value - it will still be modest and may be estimated low compared to current auction sales.  

You can search Sold listings on ebay to estimate value in the current market, which has been strong for the last couple of years.  

 

In that condition, even though it isn't terribly common, it won't bring much. 

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

Interesting first post.

You'll need to post a much cleared pic and or some additional

information (make, model ) before it's value can be accessed accurately.

Either way, they are all only worth what someone is willing to pay.

And as @Bluebasser86 mentioned, may not be much 

A-Jay