Welcome to Chef Jim's Penn Reels

 

Questions and Answers

 

Questions
 

Answers

1. Are the reels here new or used?
 

Used and refurbished. All of the reels I sell are between 1 and 70 years old and totally gone through by me and repaired and re-lubed before being offered for sale.
2.  Do the reels look like new? Usually no. One of the most expensive parts of rebuilding old Penns is chrome replacement. I sell reels for functionality 90% of the time. This makes the price of my reels much more affordable.
 
3.  How much is shipping? Shipping in the USA is the same no matter where it is. I use USPS Priority Mail and will ship 1 reel for $10.00. I will also combine shipping and mail between 2 and 4 reels for $12.00  in a flat rate box.
 
4. How long have you been dealing in Penn reels?
 
I repaired my first one in 1960. I still have that reel today, and fish with it on a regular basis.
 
5. I�ve taken my Penn apart, and I can�t get it back together. How much to fix it?
 
$25.00  plus shipping.
6.  I need my newly purchased or repaired reel in a big hurry. How soon can I have it? I will ship overnight at a higher price or even hand deliver reels if the need dictates it as long as you pay the cost. When I get a reel in for repair and am given notice, I can fix it and have it out the door in an hour 99% of the time. I have a large supply of repair parts in stock.
 
7.  Do you take credit? No. It makes for hard feelings if something doesn�t go right.
 
8.  Will you talk to me on the phone while I try to put my Penn back together myself?
 
Yup. No charge.
 
9.  Do you work on other reels besides Penns?
 
No. Just Penn. No other brands. 
 
10. Can you recommend a model for me to use? Absolutely. I know most models very well, and have done a lot of fishing with them under various conditions all over the United States. It�s better to have me advise you than to pick a model yourself if you�re new to Penns.
 
11.  I want a showcase reel to put on display that is absolutely immaculate. Will you do that?
 
Yes. Given time to find the right parts, I can make a 70 year old reel look as if it was just purchased today and include an original box, paperwork, and hardware that originally came with it.

 

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