John:

If it is in good shape, AND if he is going to fish it, your point is valid. I see no real point in simply buying it, as you infer, to have any value, intrinsic or otherwise. If it is going to need a lot of repair work, and if he is not experienced at making such repairs, it could be a waste of $65.00, that might otherwise have been spent on a decent used bamboo rod, if it is a bamboo rod he is after. At $10.00 per guide to reattach a guide can add up in a hurry. If the guides are missing, then the cost of the guides has to be added in. Just a simple and quick example of what the additional expenses COULD be to make it fishable.

It is a pity that more, and better quality photos, weren't included!

agedsage