O.K., as I stated, I'm a moron when it comes to these types of reals. However, I have a minor in economics. I have learned, from the days I wasn't dozing off, that if something isn't selling at a certain price, for whatever reasons, they are over priced. So, now, $175 each or $300 for the pair.
If what is written on each reel's case is correct, the V is full of 10WT line and the VI is full of 12WT line.