guys there are 3 grades of the zebco 11t reels.

El cheapo authentic 18 bucks 0 bearings 1 pickup pin
Better 11t gold 25 bucks 3 bearings 2 pins
Best 11 platinum 30 bucks 4 bearings 2 pins

This platinum is a super nice reel.....Gold is ok, authentic is trash

http://zebco.com/products/11Tplatinum.html