depends on the quality i think, some are well made, others feel real cheap.
but there is a different feel to the reels, they may not have the same ball bearing numbers or that silky smooth reeling action. but there is just something about them that feels right.
i find it funny people i know...
not sure if it counts but been on vintage hunting/fishing stuff for a while,
got quite a few fishing rods and reels that range in the 60s and 70s strangest (or most unique) one i found was a vintage ocean rod. might not be strange for most, ,but am in one of the only two land locked provinces...