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150PCS VN-150 Swivels Review
Our verdict
At $7.99 for 150 pieces, the VN-150 swivels undercut every other pack in this comparison on a per-swivel basis while still holding a 4.5-star average across 108 reviews, making them a reasonable low-cost bulk pick for anglers who go through terminal tackle fast.
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Anglers who lose swivels regularly to snags, break-offs, or tangled tackle boxes and want a stainless steel bulk pack that keeps cost per piece low without dropping too far below the 4.5-star mark other packs carry.
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Skip this if you fish heavy saltwater applications where the AFW or Norman packs carry more specific line-weight and technique ratings, or if you want a swivel proven at higher review volume than the 108 reviews behind this listing.
- Material Stainless Steel
- Priced 11% below the category median ($8.99 across 84 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5
overall
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 108 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
108 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The VN-150 swivels are built from stainless steel and sold in a 150-piece count for $7.99, which works out to roughly a nickel per swivel. That price point puts them well below the AFTCO FL1B at $39.95, the Norman NMSK-50 at $15.74 for 50 pieces, and the AFW FWSS07B/50 at $10.99 for 50 pieces, all of which cost more per unit even though two of them ship in smaller counts.
The rating sits at 4.5 stars across 108 reviews, which is respectable but the smallest review base of the four swivels compared here. The AFW pack has 621 reviews at 4.8 stars and the Norman pack has 539 reviews at 4.5 stars, both suggesting a longer track record with buyers. Bought-last-month data lists 100+ for the VN-150, matching the Norman and AFW figures, so current demand looks steady even with fewer total reviews on file.
What the listing does not specify is line-weight rating, size classification, or target species, details that the Norman and AFW listings both include. For anglers who just need a reliable stainless steel swivel in volume and are not chasing a specific pound-test rating, that gap in the spec sheet may not matter much at this price.
Pros
- 150 pieces for $7.99 is the lowest per-swivel cost of the four packs compared here
- Stainless steel construction matches the material used in the AFTCO, Norman, and AFW alternatives
- 4.5-star average across 108 reviews puts it on par with the Norman NMSK-50 rating
- 100+ bought last month indicates ongoing demand, not a stale listing
- Bulk count of 150 means fewer reorders for anglers who lose tackle often
- In-stock availability with no listed backorder concerns
Cons
- 108 reviews is the smallest sample size among the four swivels in this comparison
- No published line-weight or pound-test rating, unlike the Norman and AFW listings
- No target species or technique callout to guide size selection
- 4.5 stars trails the AFW FWSS07B/50 pack, which holds 4.8 stars across a much larger review base
- Bulk packs like this typically mix swivel sizes loosely, so exact sizing per swivel is not detailed
Specifications
| Material | Stainless Steel |
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Performance notes
Stainless steel is the standard material choice across every swivel in this lineup, and it holds up in the specs listed for the VN-150 as well. What sets bulk packs like this apart is not the metal but the count and cost per piece, since 150 units at $7.99 means anglers can afford to swap out a swivel after every snag or break-off without worrying about the box running dry. The absence of a stated line-weight rating is the main gap compared to the AFW pack, which specifies 180-pound test, and the Norman pack, which lists a Speed Clip technique and Mackerel target species. For general freshwater or light saltwater rigging where exact pound-test matching matters less, the VN-150's broader, less-specified approach still gets swivels onto the line. Anglers targeting larger species or specific techniques may want to cross-check against a listing with a stated line-weight rating before committing.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 108 reviews reads as solidly positive, sitting in the same tier as the Norman NMSK-50's 4.5 stars but built on a much smaller sample. The 100+ bought-last-month figure matches both the Norman and AFW packs, which suggests the VN-150 is moving at a comparable pace despite having far fewer cumulative reviews than the AFW's 621 or Norman's 539. That gap likely reflects a newer listing rather than a quality shortfall, since the rating itself holds steady in the same range as its more established competitors. Buyers considering this pack are getting a rating pattern consistent with the category's better performers, just without the multi-year review history that the AFW and Norman packs have accumulated.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the price per swivel compare to other packs?
At $7.99 for 150 pieces, the VN-150 works out to about 5 cents per swivel, cheaper than the AFW FWSS07B/50 at roughly 22 cents per piece and the Norman NMSK-50 at about 31 cents per piece, both sold in 50-count packs.
Is the 4.5-star rating reliable with only 108 reviews?
It is a smaller sample than the Norman pack's 539 reviews or the AFW pack's 621 reviews, but 108 reviews is still a meaningful base, and the rating lands in the same range as those larger-volume competitors.
What material are these swivels made from?
The listing specifies stainless steel, the same material used across all four swivels compared here, which is the standard choice for corrosion resistance in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.