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Selling Rod Online

Richard Parsons

Richard Parsons

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Hi all - I've not sold a rod online before and just curious as to where to source a rod tube?

Any advice gratefully received.
 
You could try your local tackle shop and see if they’ve got one. More problematic is getting a company to deliver it at a reasonable cost due to the length.
 
Richard , if its a one off , just buy some drainpipe from B&Q . If you want rod tubes , there are sellers on e bay[ cheaper to buy in bundles of 5 or 10] or try your local tackle shop if you just want one . Sometimes Carpet shops may have spare carboard tubing which they usually just throw away or recycle . Couriers : you usually get best deal by googling Interparcel or Parcel to go , costs vary according to length , avoid Yodel or Tuffnell
 
Rich the best way is to offer it as collection only. Saves any hassle or risk and very expensive post costs because you can’t post a 6 foot tube insured nowadays and get much change out of £30. Even then the insurance is a proper cop out and most couriers now don’t want to know if it exceeds 1.6m
you’ll probably not get a quick sale but posting rods is just a ball ache.
 
Richard Isaacs said:
Rich the best way is to offer it as collection only. Saves any hassle or risk and very expensive post costs because you can’t post a 6 foot tube insured nowadays and get much change out of £30. Even then the insurance is a proper cop out and most couriers now don’t want to know if it exceeds 1.6m
you’ll probably not get a quick sale but posting rods is just a ball ache.
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Yes, Rich, that did cross my mind as an alternative I just don't think I'll get the true value by limiting the geographical scope to Manchester, or thereabouts.

I may just bite the bullet and do that, however. 👍
 
Richard Parsons said:
Yes, Rich, that did cross my mind as an alternative I just don't think I'll get the true value by limiting the geographical scope to Manchester, or thereabouts.

I may just bite the bullet and do that, however. 👍
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You will get it’s value Rich if your prepared to hold out for the right price. What you won’t get is a quick sale.
 
I've sold many rods and posted them and although I agree that collection only is appealing it does limit your audience.

I have found UPS very good but I recommend using strong cardboard tubes (plastic rod tubes can shatter on impact) from the inside of carpet rolls - my local carpet shop lets me have them for free.

The cost of posting is high I think the last time I sent one it was over £20.
 
Richard Parsons said:
No, Joe, it's a Sealey 2lb tc Specialist. Originally had a duplon handle - but have since had it stripped back and rebuilt with a cork handle, re-varnished and new rings. It has a lovely through action.
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take it to the agm rich try and sell it there... gotta be worth a go
 
Richard Parsons said:
No, Joe, it's a Sealey 2lb tc Specialist. Originally had a duplon handle - but have since had it stripped back and rebuilt with a cork handle, re-varnished and new rings. It has a lovely through action.
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You will sell that easily enough I reckon. I've always found selling vis a courier ok - the main issue being in for when they collect.
 
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