05-16-2009, 04:31 PM
I don't know of your case, but I bought a Demo rod (WINSTON) for my hubby. It was printed on the side of the rod however. I didn't get it for that great of a discount.
The tip needed to be replaced and so I took it to the store where purchased to send it back. Went through H%$# because of the DEMO on the rod. Finally they did cover the tip so I purchased another tip while at it for a back up.
My point is, some DEMOS have no warranty. But, let's talk warranty.
You are paying ALLOT for that warranty even if you never use it. I am of course talking the high end rods like T & T, Scott, Sage, Winston, Orvis, etc.
I have broke Three rods in my life. One because a thunderstorm came up very fast and panic to break the rod down (Cabela's Stow Away). The other two were the same rod, same place and not sure why (TFO).
Never one of the high end rods. The extra tip for the Winston, by the way, was $75.
Would it make more sense if these HIGH END rod companies lowered the price of their rods and did away with the warranty?
How often does everyone use the warranties. Get the rod for a cheaper price and then IF needed the cash for the breakage.
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The tip needed to be replaced and so I took it to the store where purchased to send it back. Went through H%$# because of the DEMO on the rod. Finally they did cover the tip so I purchased another tip while at it for a back up.
My point is, some DEMOS have no warranty. But, let's talk warranty.
You are paying ALLOT for that warranty even if you never use it. I am of course talking the high end rods like T & T, Scott, Sage, Winston, Orvis, etc.
I have broke Three rods in my life. One because a thunderstorm came up very fast and panic to break the rod down (Cabela's Stow Away). The other two were the same rod, same place and not sure why (TFO).
Never one of the high end rods. The extra tip for the Winston, by the way, was $75.
Would it make more sense if these HIGH END rod companies lowered the price of their rods and did away with the warranty?
How often does everyone use the warranties. Get the rod for a cheaper price and then IF needed the cash for the breakage.
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