Valuing a Vintage Ted Williams Fishing Rod: Model 535.40459

Question

Ted Williams Rod   Hi there,
I've searched and Googled every combination I could think of and haven't been able to come up with much information.
I was wondering if you could direct me to someone that may know approx what my rod may be worth.

It is a Ted Williams Sears Roebuck & Co. 9' heavy action rod, it's almost mint with only a bit of the label coming off and has a matching Ted Williams leather soft case.

Model No. 535.40459

If you could point me in the right direction or wouldn't mind making a guess at what something like this may be worth I'd very much appreciate it.

Thanks, Carrie

Answer
Carrie,

Sears carried a line of fishing tackle under Ted Williams name. Sears didn't make the fishing tackle, they contracted it out to various firms.

The rods I have seen sell seem to run between $15 and $50 in typical used condition. Higher if they are mint.

I would estimate yours in the $30 to $40 range at auction. (in a garage sale...$20-25)

Bob