make sure that it is a Pro Qualifier and not a PQ "Limited Edition".

Either way it might be a fine reel but it might have an impact on the "price tag " vs what reel that you are actually getting. We've seen this BPS trick many times on multiple products over the years.

Again no judgement passed but you just might not be getting what you "think" you are paying for.

Good point.

BPS has done this in the past with the Johnny Morris line by simply re-hashing old reels and using the JM moniker on it and adding the term "limited edition".

You wound up getting a reel that was 2-3 model years old. :

I recently picked up a limited edition Pro Qualifier in LH.  From the specs it appears to be a Carbonlite with a black & sparkle paint job, BUT available in LH.  When I looked at the pictures and description, I was careful to make sure that it had DBS and a swept handle.  It's a sweet reel.

My PQ(7.1) just showed up today in time for my fish outing tomorrow. I got a Heavy/Fast Bionic Blade to go with it. Love the size, and it seems to be very smooth.

The local BPS has the PQ combos on sale for 140 until June 20. Will probably get another if I like this one.

I still have a PQ bc reel that I bought in 96-97 (round reel) It still gets used for catfishing and when it gets cleaned still operates fairly smooth. $99 with a free BPS rod and balancing kit. The rod is history, but I still pick up this reel and flip jigs every now and then, just for nostalgic reasons. The new PQ gets rave reviews but my newest BPS reel was last years clunn, which has been great so far.

Fantastic reel, best baitcaster for under $100 in existance. Smooth, casts light baits well, and seldom has a serious backlash.

My PQ(7.1) just showed up today in time for my fish outing tomorrow. I got a Heavy/Fast Bionic Blade to go with it. Love the size, and it seems to be very smooth.

The local BPS has the PQ combos on sale for 140 until June 20. Will probably get another if I like this one.

I have to say I am VERY impressed with this reel. I have a Daiwa Viento, Quantum Catalyst PT and Daiwa Rojo and this one blows them away. Casts 50lb spiderwire stealth camo smooth as can be.

I think I'll be picking up another MH/7.1 combo before they go off sale.