Shakespeare Level Wind Reel FC No. 1870 Value & Condition

Question
Want to know the value of a Shakespeare Level Wind, Model FC, No. 1870 Spin Wondereel

Answer
Ben

this was a lower cost, high volume fishing reel. Unfortunately, they are fairly common, mint with the original box they sell for about $20. In worn condition $5.

Reel values today relate well to how much the cost new, for instance early Meek reels sold for $20 each at the turn of the century, so few could afford them - so they were well made and low volume - rare today. They sell in the $100s today (some versions in the $1000s).

Bob