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Post by cdj711 on Jan 2, 2012 16:24:36 GMT -4
hi.
i found a bunch of old F18 CLN; these went crazy on ebay just about half a year ago, and still seem to be quite high compared to more usual color F18.
we all know that the CLN is coming back for 2012; so i was thinking, maybe it is not a good idea to go for the old CLN.
so i checked at rapala.com if the CLN is coming back as F18, and i found only F3 to F13 listed in this nive new online catalog.
does this mean the F18 is discontinued all over, or is the listing in the 2012 catalog on rapala.com not representative?
can anybody please confirm if F18 CLN will be available?
thanks,
wolfgang
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Post by wsteneker on Jan 2, 2012 17:54:03 GMT -4
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Post by 90collector on Jan 2, 2012 18:09:42 GMT -4
Clown in F18 has been available at my local Scheels for about two months now.
The silver plated ones may still be worth some money though
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Post by cdj711 on Jan 3, 2012 8:29:33 GMT -4
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Post by wsteneker on Jan 3, 2012 8:44:00 GMT -4
I think so. Edit: It seems that the f18s in clown are sold out everywhere.
Wijnand
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Post by hot0n0tot on Jan 3, 2012 11:14:20 GMT -4
No you cannot buy an F-18 CLN on bassPro.com, if YOU can on YOUR computer ill take a 12 pack..you cant even buy an F-13 CLN on there, seems they already sold out of those quite honestly..but Wolfgang as for your question the answer is no, rapala has not released the CLN back in F-18..sorta makes you wonder..they must know its a hot plug and just decided to keep it at a minimum and maybe get some hype up for next years release??? It's hard to say but I am positive it is not being produced for 2012
Keenan
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Post by wsteneker on Jan 3, 2012 12:36:52 GMT -4
Your right I oversaw that. Kinda stupid that rapala.com says that f18s are made in clown when you cannot buy them. ill change it right away.
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Post by wsteneker on Jan 3, 2012 12:54:58 GMT -4
You can buy f18 Clowns on www.landbigfish.com if you live in the us, canada or puerto rico. So maybe you could make a appointment with a member that lives in some of that countries. Wijnand |
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Post by cdj711 on Jan 3, 2012 15:29:37 GMT -4
well, to be honest, i do not want to buy new CLN.
i was just asking if it makes sense to buy the old F18 CLN.
and i have had enough positive response on that question.
when trying to find out myself if F18 new CLN will be available for 2012,
i could only find F3 to F13 listed in the rapala.com online catalog.
the link posted by Wijnand says it is available, but this somehow contradicts the catalog available under the same address!?
did anybody order anything online directly from the rapala.com page?
then i was wondering if F18 is not produced anymore;
i know they do not offer in europe anymore since a couple years, but in the states it was still listed.
anybody out there with a printed 2012 catalog please confirm if F18 is still listed there.
best,
w.
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Post by hot0n0tot on Jan 3, 2012 19:36:24 GMT -4
No problem on the mistake, just wanted to make sure we were all correct here..I do not have a printed copy Wolfgang but I can say that in the states I have been able to buy F-18's since well forever..and on the rapala website it DOES say that you CAN get CLN F-18's...I really wanna try and order some and see what happens but I doubt itll even go through..may be worth a shot..will get back on that
Keenan
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Post by hot0n0tot on Jan 3, 2012 19:42:53 GMT -4
Ok guys well I may end up eating my words on this one..I just ordered an F18 CLN straight off the rapala website apparently..I'll just have to wait and see what comes in the mail
Keenan
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Post by cdj711 on Jan 4, 2012 6:35:40 GMT -4
Hi Keenan.
yes, i would have tried that too if i was allowed to place an order from here. lets see if it shows up.
best,
wolfgang
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Post by 90collector on Jan 4, 2012 9:47:31 GMT -4
No you cannot buy an F-18 CLN on bassPro.com, if YOU can on YOUR computer ill take a 12 pack..you cant even buy an F-13 CLN on there, seems they already sold out of those quite honestly..but Wolfgang as for your question the answer is no, rapala has not released the CLN back in F-18..sorta makes you wonder..they must know its a hot plug and just decided to keep it at a minimum and maybe get some hype up for next years release??? It's hard to say but I am positive it is not being produced for 2012 Keenan Well my local Scheels has almost a 12 pack of F18 clown hanging on its shelves I may need to go take a picture |
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Post by hot0n0tot on Jan 4, 2012 11:40:53 GMT -4
90 collector..slowly but surely I'm being convinced that they are being produced..other than scheels I don't believe you can get them at any of the other major chains..can't buy any 18's at all off scheels.com..and if you look at a couple of them on eBay right now you can see that they are in the newer rap boxes with the plastic hang tag..I'm fricken confused now!!! I would say if you got the chance and monetary resources to do so you buy a few for yourself..less than a year ago the F-18 CLN's NIB were selling for a consistent $50, the highest I ever saw was around $80!..just my $.02
Keenan
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Post by hot0n0tot on Jan 4, 2012 11:43:56 GMT -4
90 collector..just re reading the post here..what do you mean the silver plated ones may still be worth something..the ones at scheels aren't silver plated??? Maybe you should take a picture
Keenan
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Post by 90collector on Jan 4, 2012 23:29:54 GMT -4
90 collector..just re reading the post here..what do you mean the silver plated ones may still be worth something..the ones at scheels aren't silver plated??? Maybe you should take a picture Keenan Rapala doesn't make any silver plated lures anymore as far as I know. Just like how vampire isn't silver plated anymore clown isn't either |
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Post by bulldog21 on Jan 5, 2012 20:05:05 GMT -4
Maybe they will run differently than the old Finland and Ireland models...?
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Post by cdj711 on Jan 6, 2012 8:56:19 GMT -4
well, since the secret is not much secret anymore, i think they just look different.
and i found and just ordered a whole bunch of them yesterday, and i am quite sure, these will keep the value even with the new CLN coming out.
best,
w.
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Post by hot0n0tot on Jan 8, 2012 12:47:27 GMT -4
yup wolfgang just got home from vacation and my F-18 CLN was here waiting for me..It does look a bit different than the old CLN but i agree with you that they will hold their value just the same....Who knew?!?
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Post by keesvanderlaak on Jan 8, 2012 13:05:02 GMT -4
hot0n0tot, you have a pm.
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