Need Advice on Purchasing an F.E. Thomas Special Fly Rod

"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"Bernard" wrote in message
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I am looking at purchasing an F.E. Thomas special rod that is 8'6"


hate to follow up my own post but this site lists a similar model rod for
$995, i really think the asking price might be high.
http://www.ricksrods.com/tackle.html


I wouldn't take that price as a benchmark; locally, we refer to that
business as "Rick's Ripoffs".

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"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"Bernard" wrote in message
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I am looking at purchasing an F.E. Thomas special rod that is 8'6"


hate to follow up my own post but this site lists a similar model rod for
$995, i really think the asking price might be high.
http://www.ricksrods.com/tackle.html


I wouldn't take that price as a benchmark; locally, we refer to that
business as "Rick's Ripoffs".

Man, I thought F.E. thomas rods were worth more than that, I saw tons
of sites listing them between 1500 and 3000, what makes the difference
for the higher priced ones? (thanks for letting me know about the
hose job I was about to recieve)

"Bernard" wrote in message
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Man, I thought F.E. thomas rods were worth more than that, I saw tons
of sites listing them between 1500 and 3000, what makes the difference
for the higher priced ones?

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