WILL BUY YOUR COLLECTIBLE........One item or many. CREELS, REELS, PLUGS, OR ??
E-MAIL FOR APPOINTMENT (S. W. Washington)........k-bjstulgis@kalama.com
Kalama, Wa. USA
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About Ken Stulgis:
How often have you thought about what the person you are talking to on the phone looks like? Hi, I’m Ken and have my home along the Kalama River in Southwest Washington. I retired in 2000 after spending most of my life in sales. I began collecting Ambassadeur reels the year I retired and soon was into buying and selling then started on Ebay about 2001. Like in most hobbies it did not take me long to realize that quality was the key and...read more. |
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ABU LOVES SUNSET ORANGE
Looking left to right, Sunset Orange 1500C and 2500C are new reels just released by ABU in early 2008 for the Asian market.. These reels are designed like the old Classic design with flat sides and not equipped with Instant Anti Reverse. They are equipped with a 4.7:1 gear ratio. I have a few for SALE.
The Sunset 4500C has been out a few years and has been a real favorite with both collectors and fisherman.. The Sunset 5500C came along about the same time and these reels are in stock for SALE.
 The 4000D and the 5000D were two indentical reels and specifically designed at the request of many bass fisherman. The reels were designed with an innovative direct drive free spool drag system. A clicker was optional on these reels. The 5000D came in green and a "few" in pale gold which is rare to find. This was the first time Ambassadeurs were equipped with a twin knob power handle. I thank the Calif. fisherman for finding this gold reel in a garage sale. (Not for sale). |
 A recent acquisition is a rare Black 2500C from the early 90's. This reel
is very difficult to find and is in the old Classic design without Instant
Anti Reverse. In stock and for SALE. |
  These reels were a part of the 10 reel CDL sets manuf. in 1992. The gold
is 24 caret. These two reels (1500CDL and 2500CDL) were assembled
from parts acquired in Europe a few years ago consequently the foot is
blank. These reels are for SALE. No boxes or paperwork. |
 A 1980 Black 5500C boxed with paper work. Reel probably grades 8.5
with a very good box. This reel is equipped with a 4 legged star instead of
the 5 legged used on the silver colored reels beginning in 1973. $175.00. |
 Here's a beautiful 5000D boxed with gorgeous TEAL colored plates and
includes paper work. The box is in excellent condition and with the teal
reel in NEW CONDITION....$350.00. |
 5001C NEW-unused from 1972 and a tough one to find in this condition.
Includes leather case, papers, tool, oil, spare parts in an Excellent box with
Styro insert. This has to be considered a RARE PACKAGE when found in
this condition....$400.... |
 1500C Burgandy new in 2008 introduced along with the Sunset Orange
reels. This reel is also available in a 2500C size. Like the orange reels it
too does not have the Instant Anti Reverse and is of the old classic design.
In stock and for SALE. |
 A 5500C brown in mint condition. Rare like the red and gold models and
is in need of a box which I would pay top $ for. The reels in near mint
condition are worth $300-$400. |
 Custom built 2500C in Purple. Plates were anodized in purple and was not
painted with powder paint like so many custom colors. No box or
accessories for this reel. Limited availability....$275.00. |
Early series of Ambassadeur reels between 1961 and 1965 turned out to be some of ABU”s most visually pleasing reels. When comparing the line carriage styles of the 1750 and 1750A, it was apparent that some of the design characteristics were taken directly from the first Record reels according to Simon Shimomura. The 2000, 2050, and the 2500 are direct drive models. The 1750, 1750A, 2600, and 2650 were all free spool reels.
It's interesting to note that the 1750 and 1750A did not carry the Ambassadeur name.
These reels are difficult to find and may or may not be for sale. The 4000D is MINT and the box is premium and includes corrugated board which holds the reel. The red 5500 is one of two versions (1979) having a red frame and rare 4 legged star. Reel is near mint. The GOLD 5500 shown in this line up is very rare. This reel was manuf. in very limited quanties in 1976. The box is even tougher to find. A mint reel in a good box will sell for $2250 or more. One year ago, a box by itself sold for $510. I'm very interested in a box for this reel should one be out there?
Collecting Ambassadeur reels has become a popular activitie and is a worldwide hobby. Knowledge about the reels you are collecting is so important. One has to be able to recognize "knock-offs" and they are on Ebay most any day. A collector needs to know what affect "replacement" parts on a reel have and the effect they have as to value. A replacement part on a reel sold as original can be critical and in many cases collectors will not even look at your reel.
There are but two authors of books on AMBASSADEUR REELS. These authors, Simon Shimomura and Dan Skupien are about the only ones with an in depth study of Ambassadeur reels.. Shown below are the two books written by SIMON SHIMOMURA.
 "THE AMBASSADEUR AND I" by Simon Shimomura. A reference and history of Classic Models. A must for collectors. Has 130 pages 8 x 11 of colored photos and text. $39.95 + $6.00s/h.......
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 "THE AMBASSADEUR AND I 'FINAL CHAPTER'", by Simon Shimomura. A follow-up to first book. Released in 2003 and goes into detail on fake items, rare and unusual items and classification as to scarcity. $39.95 plus $6.00 s/h.......
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This author has the reputation of being recognized worldwide as an expert pertaining to Abu Garcia Ambassadeur reels from the '60's through the 1980, which were called the Classics. E-MAIL ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW FOR ORDERING.
Ambassadeur Boxes Wanted:
Will buy box for 5500G (gold) top $$$, brown box for 5500 and 6500 reels, red box for 4500. If you have others for reels prior to 1981, lets talk!!
Shown below are some of the reels that are FOR SALE. Most are identified and there is a price guide on most. I also have other Ambassadeur reels so please inquire. My email address and phone number are listed below.
CLICK HERE TO SEE MY EBAY LISTINGS
How to Order:
Send Money Order/Cashier Check to:
KEN STULGIS
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NFLCC MEMBER KEN STULGIS 1-360-673-4045
E-mail: k-bjstulgis@kalama.com
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