"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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wrote:

FWIW, some of the early "name" glass rods are collectable and
actually
do have some monetary value (obviously, based on condition). Shocked
the **** outta me, but some glass rods are becoming as valuable as
the
lesser-priced bamboos. Heck, the last (paper) catalog I saw from Len
Codella actually had a "Fiberglass" section, IIRC.

If you can find a Russ Peake Glass or 70's era Winston Glass for
anything less than $700, that would be a pretty sure investment.

I picked up a used Russ Peak Golden Zenith in the early 90's for $200. I
nearly fished it to death for a couple of years, and I still would if it was
replaceable.