northfork Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 So, snapped the end of a sage flight (which I believe is discontinued now??) and they want $60?! $10 for shipping and the other $50 is for... WTF?? Guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 A) shipping is done via registered mail, and sending you a tip is goin to be a 2.25' foot tube. Not $10 shipping, I assure you. B ) time. They have to match the tip section to the piece that you broke to ensure it fits. If it doesnt, they will re-roll you a new section. Graphite isn't free, neither is time. C) handling. Someone has to take the time to bring the rod in, get it dealt with, keep organized, and send it back without screwing up. People aren't free. You're getting a new piece for $60... Seems better then $400 for a new one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sneaky Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 sounds like the pocket book is a little tight. 60 dollars for warranty to get the very same rod piece considering its discontinued, is nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northfork Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 You guys make good points. Absolutely it is a good price.I was just curious as to what the cost was, it doesn't show anything except: Rod Repair...........$50 Shipping...............$10 Whilst reading your post, bcube, I agree. Shipping will be more, that quote probably assumes I live in the main 48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyFishingEMT Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 You could always buy from a local rod company and save time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roast Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Last year I broke my z axis is 3 places (pontoon... my fault... whoops). They ended up having to roll me a whole new blank because they didn't have any old stock. I sent it in over the winter and it took a few months to get it back. I thought $60 was pretty good. It makes me wonder how long the manufacturers will keep this up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRock Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Take it to fish tales. They will ship it out for you. It will cost 55 bucks. And when it comes back they will call you and tell you it's ready. It took mine a little over a month turn around time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Yup, fish tales is the way to go. I snapped my buddies Sage rod on Aug 13th and they called me back to say the new rod tip was in on Sept 18th! I'm not sure if it was $50 or $55 as I bought some flies etc as well. Oh and it was a disconrinued Sage FLi which is about 5 yrs old and they still carry the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericlin0122 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I snap my Reddington cpx tip earlier this year, im cheap, cut the section off and send to them in regular mail (cost me $1.50?). They charge $30 usd in total. Received a new tip in a tube in 3 weeks. Maybe sage blank cost them more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmomar Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 You can save shipping cost if you send the just the last 6" of the butt end of the broken tip so they can match the ferrule size. Ask them in advance first to see if that's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126barnes Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 You can save shipping cost if you send the just the last 6" of the butt end of the broken tip so they can match the ferrule size. Ask them in advance first to see if that's okay. That's what I did, broke off the last few inches put it in an envelope and cheaped out on the registered mail cost me two bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastBoyScout Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 It seems only yesterday $25 would get you half a two piece shipped on a life time warranty. Times have changed, 60 bucks for a usable quality rod isn't bad. I think the prevalence of 4 piece rods has less to do with ease of packing for fishers and more to do with keeping warranty replacement costs down. For rods I plan to use for awhile I have been buying an extra tip section as it seems to be the one I break most, saves shipping costs and I get to keep using the rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I am a fan of Sage and have several rods, however I just got an old TFO rod fixed for free because they felt it was a flaw in the rod construction itself (reel seat came loose)... Thier normal fee is 35 i believe. I was impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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