I have bought used rods and reels, never had a problem My penns are used and worth more than I paid for them. I collect/use older reels so used is the only path I have.
The guy who was looking at it has the Mother in law of of the century. She bought him a brand new Tohatsu 5 HP outboard today, been out in his canoe and outriggers testing it out. I did not like the Briggs myself.
I wish I could carry a small a smaller firearm but my messed up hands are better off with large frame stuff. My current carry is a Hi-Point in .45 auto 20,000 plus rounds and still no problems.