SKU: VFT2917
For sale here is a very special rod. 8' 2/2 Lyle Dickerson 8014 Guide Presentation Rod. Ordered in December 1950 and delivered in 1951. 4 1/2 oz. for a 6 line. One of Dickerson's truly amazing casting rods. This presentation rod is neatly inscribed in Dickerson’s compact script, “To Jack Ferentz- From The Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union / Detroit Local Joint Executive Board A.F. of L.” Standard Dickerson brown wraps with black tipping. Reverse half wells grip with down-locking reel seat and walnut spacer. Single piece loop style hook keeper. Original bag and tube. Sparkling throughout & perhaps the best original condition Dickerson in existence with provenance from Lang's unbelievable single collection auction held in January 2004. Also includes a photocopy of the original rod order details from Dickerson's Ledger.
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.