From the serial number, the Hardy was made in May of 1954. How long a rod is it? The shorter lighter rods are worth more. I sold a 9' Palakona for about $160 with a couple of tips that were a little short. It had wooden ferrule plugs like yours.

The Hardy you have looks like it's smaller and lighter; I like the cork reel seat. It looks straight, might be worth restoring.