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You described the rod thoroughly. Most glass rods gain value if they are; shorter and for lighter line weights( #5 or #6), built in a high quality/smaller volume rod shop, and are complete with the original rod bag and tube. The better the functional/cosmetic condition, the higher the value. Your rod sounds like it is in good functional and cosmetic shape. However, the rod is longer, heavy, and does not have a rod bag or tube. Shakespeare was a high volume operation - very few Shakespeare Wonderods are 'collectible'. Their biggest value is they are still good fishing rods.
The next value factor is the potential customers - the more the better. In a thrift shop, the customers looking for tackle will be hunting for bargains. If the rod was offered on eBay, it would be seen by more potential buyers. The higher possible sales price would be offset by shipping and fees. The net proceeds may be a bit higher, but the effort will be higher too. The eBay prices you saw are asking prices, not necessarily actual sale prices. Some items have been on eBay for many months at a price nobody will pay.
I think if the rod were priced in a thrift shop, the $15 price tag will move it out the door. Maybe a few $ more. You would get a similar price selling it to a shop that trades in used tackle. eBay might bring $30-50 plus shipping, if there are at least a couple of buyers that want your rod. But I wouldn't expect $60-75.
Tom
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