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Title: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Dave Hoo on March 26, 2011, 06:46:32 AM: Hi All,

I am on a biz trip and in the US (New York and Philly areas).

Can someone recommend me some tackleshops (online or physical) where I can get the Stella SW reels with good prices?

I will be there for a week and looking at the following reels for my trips in April and July:
1. Stella SW10000
2. Stella SW18000
3. Stella SW8000PG

thanks,
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Luke Seyrek on March 26, 2011, 08:10:10 AM: Hi Dave, try Saltywater tackle I believe there in NY.

http://www.saltywatertackle.com/ (http://www.saltywatertackle.com/)

They are also on this forum, goodluck!
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Jeff Larsen on March 26, 2011, 08:17:56 AM: Saltywater would be the place to go. Sami is really helpful and great to deal with from previous experience. Another shop in that area is tackle direct but again I would go see Sami first.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Jamie Moir on March 26, 2011, 11:41:21 AM: Is it really worth it? A local Perth/WA shop is selling the 10000SW for $850, thats a good special and has warranty etc.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Jason Zhou on March 26, 2011, 01:07:29 PM: Hi Dave,
You can try reelsmart_tackle on the ebay
http://stores.ebay.com.au/reelsmart-tackle/Stella-/_i.html?_fsub=2304112&_sid=54959910&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 (http://stores.ebay.com.au/reelsmart-tackle/Stella-/_i.html?_fsub=2304112&_sid=54959910&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)
I think it is good price for Stella.

Jason
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Dave Hoo on March 26, 2011, 01:12:56 PM: Hi all,
I was just wondering what happened to the classifieds in this forum?

I saw someone selling a brand new Stella SW10000 for USD750 and thought of buying from him but cant now as couldnt find the classifieds section

I think the stella will cost more with shipping from AU

thanks
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Jamie Moir on March 26, 2011, 03:28:57 PM: Bit of an own goal, but the board administrators have made it so you can't even see the classifieds until you have spammed us with 20 posts.

Means we get a lot of questions like this now.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Allan Chan Hian Lian on March 26, 2011, 03:43:32 PM: wow bro, you really want to become a stella man ur?? hahaha
don't forget to contact me if you found some good deal OK.
My 7seas popping rod await for you.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: John Adams Smith on March 26, 2011, 05:40:04 PM: Check out ebay. Depending on where you live shipping costs could be high or low. Saw a few reels on there with a buy it now price or best offer.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Ben Furness on March 26, 2011, 07:12:09 PM: I have bought several reels from "reelseller" on eBay. He is great to deal with and delivers fast. If you message him you can purchase all items outside of eBay but still use paypal for extra savings(2-5%)
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Sha Zhang on March 26, 2011, 08:53:24 PM: I have used FishArc which is a ebay seller, for all my stella's he has great prices and good service. Just google him.

Failing that i would recommend trying saltywater tackle, JDMtackle or JignPop.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Jaime Chee on March 26, 2011, 09:31:55 PM: Anyone tired these guys before ? http://stores.ebay.com.au/MINSTOR-TACKLE (http://stores.ebay.com.au/MINSTOR-TACKLE)
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Mark Gwynne on March 26, 2011, 09:43:43 PM: I got one of my Stellas through Fisharc and got great service. Since then though I've used Minstor tackle. Very good prices but also you saved a bundle on postage compared to US sellers.

Would prefer to buy local but I can save over 400 dollars going through Minstor tackle on a Stella.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Lee Margrave on March 26, 2011, 11:00:35 PM: Most of the reels that are sold as "new" do come with a factory warranty. However some don't. If that is a factor or concern be sure to ask. If their is big dollar differences between e bay sellers and local shops. I obviously will go for the best price. If they are only a few dollars difference, I tend to stay with the local shop. A lot of the gear has minimal mark up, and I like to support the good and hard working guys. Hopefully they will acknowledge your loyaly and patronage. ..........Lee Margrave
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Dave Hoo on March 26, 2011, 11:46:40 PM: Hi all,
thanks for all the replies and suggestions.

I will have to try to see what I can get in US as I will be there only for 3 days...

factory warranty doesnt really matter to me as I only fished 1-2 times a year with these gears due to work committment. The 1-year warranty might be over when I really use the reels.

I have 2+ years old Saltigas that were only used once but I wanted to switch fully to stellas for now.. its always the switching between saltigas and stellas..

I guess that it is therapeutic to buy tackles when there's no time for fishing =)

thanks to all and this is a great forum cheers
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Allan Chan Hian Lian on March 26, 2011, 11:56:38 PM: "reelseller" is one of the best competitive seller I ever deal with in ebay but unfortunately he run out of US model stock recently , only has some JDM model.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: George Relf on March 27, 2011, 10:21:47 AM: Quote from: Jamie Moir on March 26, 2011, 11:41:21 AM
Is it really worth it? A local Perth/WA shop is selling the 10000SW for $850, thats a good special and has warranty etc.

Hey Jamie

Do they have an internet site or anything? You wouldn't know what the price on an 18k is?

Cheers
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: George Relf on March 27, 2011, 10:23:00 AM: Quote from: Allan Chan Hian Lian on March 26, 2011, 11:56:38 PM
"reelseller" is one of the best competitive seller I ever deal with in ebay but unfortunately he run out of US model stock recently , only has some JDM model.

Heard through a grape vine that he does not sell through Ebay no more?
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Ben Furness on March 27, 2011, 01:02:25 PM: Quote

Heard through a grape vine that he does not sell through Ebay no more?

I bought a 20000sw off of him 3 weeks ago?
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Sachin Chaudhry on March 27, 2011, 04:22:15 PM: ebay store shimreels.
Bought a ton of stuff off him. Always good
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Allan Chan Hian Lian on March 27, 2011, 06:32:46 PM: Quote from: Ben Furness on March 27, 2011, 01:02:25 PM
Quote

Heard through a grape vine that he does not sell through EBay no more?

He still in business, his link:
ReelsSeller E-tackle, Inc.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ReelsSeller (http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ReelsSeller)

or can contact him directly at:
[email protected]

his name is Jeff a Taiwanese, very nice & responsive guy.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Jeff Larsen on March 27, 2011, 06:53:01 PM: reelsseller is still selling stellas on ebay. Bought one from him recently.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Vasko Dimoski on March 27, 2011, 06:57:55 PM: Quote from: jaime chee on March 26, 2011, 09:31:55 PM
Anyone tired these guys before ? http://stores.eBay.com.Au/MINSTOR-TACKLE (http://stores.ebay.com.au/MINSTOR-TACKLE)
MINSTOR TACKLE TOP SELLER IVE BOUGHT FROM HIM 2 STELLAS AN A THUNNUS I DEAL WITH HIM OUT OF EBAY NOW YOU GET BETTER PRICE THAT WAY I RECENTLY BOUGHT A STELLA 10000SW OF HIM WITH POST TO AUSTRALIA FOR $730 AUS BUT NOT THROUGH EBAY AS I SAID THATS OUT OF EBAY NOT RECOMENDED WAY TO SHOP BY EBAY BUT I FEEL I CAN TRUST HIM
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Jaime Chee on March 27, 2011, 08:56:10 PM: George

Here is the minstor tackle website http://www.minstortackle.com/servlet/StoreFront (http://www.minstortackle.com/servlet/StoreFront)
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Jason Chiu on March 28, 2011, 12:54:54 AM: Quote from: Allan Chan Hian Lian on March 27, 2011, 06:32:46 PM
Quote from: Ben Furness on March 27, 2011, 01:02:25 PM
Quote

Heard through a grape vine that he does not sell through EBay no more?

He still in business, his link:
ReelsSeller E-tackle, Inc.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ReelsSeller (http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ReelsSeller)

or can contact him directly at:
[email protected]

his name is Jeff a Taiwanese, very nice & responsive guy.

clicking the ebay store link, it looks like his store is listing 0 items?
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Allan Chan Hian Lian on March 28, 2011, 02:20:18 AM: Quote from: Jason Chiu on March 28, 2011, 12:54:54 AM
Quote from: Allan Chan Hian Lian on March 27, 2011, 06:32:46 PM
Quote from: Ben Furness on March 27, 2011, 01:02:25 PM
Quote

Heard through a grape vine that he does not sell through EBay no more?

He still in business, his link:
ReelsSeller E-tackle, Inc.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ReelsSeller (http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ReelsSeller)

or can contact him directly at:
[email protected]

his name is Jeff a Taiwanese, very nice & responsive guy.

clicking the ebay store link, it looks like his store is listing 0 items?

Jason,
I did notice that too that why I added his email, I always contact through his email.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Dan Konig on March 28, 2011, 06:00:30 PM: I have purchased reels off United Outdoors off ebay, seems to be a bit hit and miss with what they have in stock at the time, but the prices and service seem to be consistently good.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Allan Chan Hian Lian on March 28, 2011, 06:20:43 PM: Quote from: Dan Konig on March 28, 2011, 06:00:30 PM
I have purchased reels off United Outdoors off ebay, seems to be a bit hit and miss with what they have in stock at the time, but the prices and service seem to be consistently good.

Don,
Can you pls PM me United Outdoors contact, thanks.

Guys, just learn that reelseller is currently out of town, so guess has to wait for him to post in ebay again.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Tony Huynh on March 30, 2011, 02:02:34 AM: I don't know where you will be in NY but in addition to Saltywatertackle, Kilsong's Jigging World (http://www.jignpop.com/ (http://www.jignpop.com/)) is another tackle shop option.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Dave Hoo on March 30, 2011, 02:31:38 AM: HI all,
thanks for the info. I am currently at Exton, PA.
I will be driving to NY tomorrow afternoon and how far are the tackleshops (Saltywaterworld and jignpop) from NY or exton PA?

thanks
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Saltywater Tackle on March 31, 2011, 09:02:43 AM: Quote from: Dave Hoo on March 30, 2011, 02:31:38 AM
HI all,
thanks for the info. I am currently at Exton, PA.
I will be driving to NY tomorrow afternoon and how far are the tackleshops (Saltywaterworld and jignpop) from NY or exton PA?

thanks

Hi Dave,
give us a call and we will help you out with the direction to the shop, you are 2 hours away from us,
might even meet you at the turnpike and drive together to the shop as i live in New Jersey,
you can call my cell direct at 212 729 0784.
Tight lines
Sami
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: gus cisneros on March 31, 2011, 04:57:26 PM: mate, buy some more and sells them here!!
I'll buy one if you bring a stella 18000!.
Title: Re: where to get good deals for stella SW reels in US
Post by: Ladd Yoshimura on April 01, 2011, 12:05:16 PM: Cheapest I've seen was $700 (US) + tax at a local shop (authorized Shimano dealer) here in Hawaii... might have been a special sale last year though, also I believe the 18k SW was $800 + tax.