is anyone out there using this baitcasting reel, and if so what do you think?

I've bought 3 the past couple weeks for around $45, shipping included off of ebay.

I finally used one last Friday.

For the money, it's a pretty amazing reel.  It has the feel of a Revo on the rod.  Looking it over the fit and finish isn't in the Revo range but it's also only 1/2 the price.  It's got a clicker drag system which worked well.  The thing casts quite nicely.  I didn't mess with the mag braking adjustment much.  Set it about mid point and flung away.  Nice reel for the money, we'll have to see how it holds up over the season.

I have the black max, its my fist BC, and I LOVE IT. Black max is the silver max but black.

I got one if you are looking to buy one. I am going with a Revo SX instead, but it is a good reel for the money.

The Silver Max is way under rated by some on here. I have had mine for a couple months now and have used the heck out of it with no problems at all. It will cast as well as my Revo S and the gears inside are about the same. Very smooth casting and reeling. Very good reel so far and it's tough as nails,    Mike