I have this old Calcutta "Cigar" reel that came in a cigar box. I still have the box and all the accessories. This reel has never been used. Any ideas guys? I've yet to see another like it.

With all the goodies I wouldn't be surprised to see that fetch $300 +.  

A dollar two 98  

I'll give you a roll of Skoal and 2 bologna and mayo sandwiches for it...

it's obviously a collectors edition.i would never fish it.contact shimano and see what you can find out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Shimano-Calcutta-250-Stogie-Special-Edition-Reel-Rare_W0QQitemZ110112463187QQcmdZViewItem

When I saw those about 7 years ago they were around 260-270 If I remember correctly.  Very nice reels.

Oh boy a Stogie, nice piece RR.  

A friend of mine used to have one (probably still does) in the box. He also had 16 other Calcuttas!  

250 Calcutta Stogie Special (Circa 1998)

I know the reel well, I had 2 of them, purchased straight from Shimano®.......

It's worth about what it was worth in 98 when it was released and only released for that year (only 1500 produced). It is a blue water reel, with upgraded bearings. Housed in a presentation mahogany red oak box, with cigar band. The anodized paint job meant that no 2 reels were alike.

$298.00 MSRP... Needs about another 10 years to be considered a collectable...

Tight Lines All !!!!  

Sweet reel.  It looks like it is destined to be a collectors item.  

I would love to own one but I don't think I could bring myself to fish it.

I bought two of these several years ago at my local Academy. They were on close out for $189 ( $10 more than the regular 250). They're still unused and in the case.