hardy fly pole

Question
I have a hardy fly rod that was given to me by my father.It looks as though it was never used and I would like to know the value of it.Its packed in a metal tube and a green cloth bag that reads Hardys Alnwick Eng.The pole has black writing on it reading
Palakona,the metal ring has the # H 4207.It comes with 2 tips all in mint condition.Thank you for your help.

Answer
Joseph,
The Hardy and Greys Canada web page
has history http://www.hardyandgreyscanada.com/hardy/history.php
and a database http://www.hardyandgreyscanada.com/hardy/roddating.php
which says serial number H 4207  was made in 1956.

Most rods look unused to folks without experience with them.

The shorter rods like 7 footer is worth more than longer  9 ft rods.
According to Antique %26 Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification %26 Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000); the 9 ft model Palakona has an extra tip valued at  $90, 185 and $325 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. You could add 30% due to the age of the book.
Looking at sold items on ebay I see 2 9 footers for 200 and 300. An 8 footer sold for 495, another 260. You have to know what you are selling to get good prices on ebay.


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