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Title: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: djmaclf on September 18, 2010, 04:45:32 PM
I have a All American Pro Series rod that I need to send in for repair.  What is the best way to ship the rod back for Warranty work.

2 of the eyes have broken off.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: djkimmel on September 18, 2010, 06:10:50 PM
If an All American or XLH70 fishing rod is broken in any way, fishing or otherwise, ship that rod to Grandt Industries along with a letter of explanation. Include your name, address, and phone number along with a check for $25.00 per rod, for warranty (http://www.grandtrods.com/grandtrods_warranty.htm) processing. Grandt Industries will then repair or replace your fishing rod and return it to you as soon as possible.

Warranty Shipping address:
Grandt Industries
203 S. Highland Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: MadWags on September 19, 2010, 06:30:41 AM
Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy the thin wall 4" PVC pipe. Cut to length, wrap the rod in newspaper, place inside, duct tape each end.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: mikesmiph on September 19, 2010, 08:40:02 AM
Home Depot would be the better choice lol. Or, if you live anywhere near Flint, I'd give you the pipe.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: TCook on September 19, 2010, 11:02:50 AM
I would ask myself is it cheaper to have that rod repaired locally since its two eyes that need to be replaced and will cost you $50 after its all said and done to be fixed sending to Grandt. Going to cost you about $25 to ship (PVC and shipping) plus $25 to Grandt so how much would it cost to have two eyes fixed at a local shop?
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: MadWags on September 19, 2010, 11:53:30 AM
Are the guide frames broken off the rod or are the inserts missing?
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: djkimmel on September 19, 2010, 02:41:36 PM
There are some local people who fix rods like that. You still have the expense and time to get it to one of them if you don't live near someone.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: EKennedy on September 19, 2010, 04:06:21 PM
Golden Drake in Dexter...just past the Portage Chain DNR Launch.  Decent work, cheap prices.
OR...I have SEVERAL feet of schedule 40 PVC tubes.  What I have you are welcome to use...free.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: play for keeps on September 19, 2010, 10:40:26 PM
insted of buying a rod tube....you could head to your local gander mtn and check to see if we have any extra cardboard tubes from the manufacture (which we always do) and im sure they will give it to you for free.

if you stop into the grandville store i will hook you up!
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: McCarter on September 19, 2010, 11:01:35 PM
whats the big deal.  so your missing 2 guides.  you still have like 8 left on there ;D
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: djmaclf on September 20, 2010, 09:49:02 PM
Both eyes are busted off the rod.

McCarter, I was using it with 1 of the eye's busted off.  The 2nd one busted during my last tournament.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: MadWags on September 21, 2010, 07:16:01 AM
If you can wait till one of the shows, you can just bring it in the show and exchange it.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: River Rat on September 21, 2010, 07:47:17 AM
Quote from: McCarter on September 19, 2010, 11:01:35 PM
whats the big deal.  so your missing 2 guides.  you still have like 8 left on there ;D

That's the kinda answer I was looking for!

So Dave, have you got a tip for a 009 Golden Supreme...?

Scott
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: mikesmiph on September 23, 2010, 08:05:58 AM
This topic got me thinking. There are many things at my work that are shipped to us in heavy cardboard tubes. I grabbed a couple real long ones last night. They can be cut to fit lengthwise. If anyone needs to ship a rod, let me know. No charge.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: MadWags on September 23, 2010, 08:11:16 AM
Quote from: River Rat on September 21, 2010, 07:47:17 AM
Quote from: McCarter on September 19, 2010, 11:01:35 PM
whats the big deal.  so your missing 2 guides.  you still have like 8 left on there ;D

That's the kinda answer I was looking for!

So Dave, have you got a tip for a 009 Golden Supreme...?

Scott

I have the replacement tip.
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: LAPORTE on September 23, 2010, 09:14:52 AM
Wags,

Do you have a replacment tip.  say for the top 4 inches of the rod....lol
Title: Re: Shipping a Rod for repair
Post by: dartag on September 23, 2010, 12:04:04 PM
Guess i will be able to report on Powell replacement.  Broke the tip off about 4 inches down  on my jig rod tuesday night.  Set the hook heard a snap,  got the fish in then cried a little.   Glad i have a spare rod.