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Old 01-08-2009, 05:49 PM   #31
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no idea what is so fascination about VS (or ZB for that matter)
I could not care where they are made. I vote with my wallet so if I don't like the product ,I wont buy it.
My VS is in the garage ,caked in salt.Has not been washed since the trip to Cutty in June. And it wont probably get washed till show season when I will have to clean it out. More out of embarrassment then desire. You know what, I expect it to perform flawlessly after i wash it. And if it doesn't? It will go back to VS
There is got to be more important things to discus then where is a darn reel made
Now if asked if they should of raised the prices in middle of economic collapse....now that could be an interesting conversation

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Old 01-08-2009, 06:08 PM   #32
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Old 01-08-2009, 06:56 PM   #33
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I wasnt looking to start a pissing match here like on sol, or fascinated with a reel. I was just looking to purchase another vs200 before the price increase. Ive used one assembled in the US for a while now, and love it. I wasnt sure if their had been any issues since the manufacturing move overseas, and was looking for some 1st hand experiences from this season before i dropped another $600+ . But now it doesnt matter as i found a US made NIB VS200b at a great price. Thanks
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:09 PM   #34
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I am not saying you did; please don’t take it that way. Berating people is not my style…. I was just commenting how every question about these reels turn into half-truths, innuendo filled threads. Fact is, no one other then VS knows what is made here and what abroad. I certainly would have a hard time recommending this reel to anyone in the economy. But if I was in the market for one, it would be my #1 choice. The best part is, you can find a barely used one for some ridiculously low prices. Which is great for a guy like you looking for a reel. I doubt you’ll regret your decision

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Old 01-08-2009, 07:23 PM   #35
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I bought a VS200 in the fall......made in China. Fished it fairly hard, no problems......Love the reel. Here is a photo of the new handle.
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