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SKU: VFT8087
For Sale - Vintage Dingley 4" Perfect Style Fly Reel made for retailer Alex Martin and branded "Thistle".
Stamped D5 and 5 throughout. Retailed and stamped on winding plate "Alex Martin". Also stamped "Thistle". This excellent condition reel is RHW and comes with a nice and strong dual pawl/spring check from the 1930's. Ball bearing race built under winding plate. Knurled tensioner works perfectly. Copper line guide is original and has some slight line grooves but this is not troublesome, only cosmetic. Gear teeth and pawls still very sharp. Un-filed original smooth brass reel foot with four screws. Great condition ebonite handle spins freely. The reel has no wobble. No cracks/chips or prior repairs. Majority of original leading remaining. No pitting. Knurling to rims. Comes with silk line in great condition.
In photo #5 that drop of liquid on the inner winding plate is not permanent. It was simply the result of me cleaning the reel.
We attempt to ship all of our items via the United States Postal Service and do our best to ship at cost (if other shipping providers such as UPS / FedEx / DHL are required we may add a surcharge to the shipping costs stated below). Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible. Our shipping rates are as follows, and are subject to change without notice.
Domestic Shipping - USA
| Shipping |
Item Value
|
Cost |
| USPS Priority Mail | $0 – $49.99 | $7 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $50 – $99.99 | $9 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $100 – $199.99 | $15 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $200 – $299.99 | $18 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $300 – $499.99 | $22 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $500 – $749.99 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $750 – $1,249.99 | $38 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $1,250 – $1,749.99 | $45 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $1,750 – $2,499.99 | $52 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $2,500 – $3,499.99 | $70 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $100 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $5,000 and up | $150 |
International Shipping - Canada
| Shipping |
Item Value
|
Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class Mail (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 - $400 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $0 - $1,000 | $50 |
| USPS Express Mail | $0 - $599.99 | $65 |
| USPS Express Mail | $600 – $999.99 | $75 |
| USPS Express Mail | $1,000 – $1,499.99 | $80 |
| USPS Express Mail | $1,500 – $1,999.99 | $85 |
| USPS Express Mail | $2,000 – $3,499.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $120 |
| USPS Express Mail | $5,000 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Japan
| Shipping |
Item Value
|
Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 – $400 | $35 |
| USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $68 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $999.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $110 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $135 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Rest of World
| Shipping |
Item Value
|
Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class (for reels and other small packages only) | $0 – $400 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $60 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $499.99 | $80 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $500 – $999.99 | $90 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $115 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
All items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.
Please note that any international customs duties (such as VAT, etc.) are the responsibility of the buyer. Massachusetts residents must pay a 6.25% sales tax on all purchases.
