The only thing that matters is how they feel in your hands. We can offer our own opinions about one or the other, but our opinions are mostly meaningless, since every person likes and dislikes different things about every rod.

I realize that is less than helpful, since I am assuming these are both not IN your hands. If you can cast either or both of them, though, you will be much better informed.

It would also help us if you told us WHICH Sage and Winston models they were. Both of those companies have made many, many different rods. I would likely shell out 275 for an original 389LL in excellent condition, but not for some others.

FYI a "normal" price for a used rod in excellent condition is roughly half retail, if that helps with your valuations.