Hey Demented,
I was not able to contact Carpin so I guess your the next guy in line. I intially wanted nothing less than $20. Many identical reels on the market are going for the mid 20s and they charge you an arm and a leg for shipping. Heres is a link to the most recent ebay auction that ended of the same reel.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36147&item=7123279 886&rd=1 I'd like to remind you that this reel was spooled with brand new 2lb MAXIMA line less than a week ago at the Long Fin in Orange. This costed me approximately $4. For you, I will do $18. I need the $3 for more trout worms. Thanks