I bought an Ozark Rod Company 10' rear seat Tony Edgar signature spinning rod today.

I noticed that the tip guide does not have a black insert like the rest. The guide is rounded and smooth like it might not need one, or did a careless customer smack it against the ceiling and knock it out?

I'd rather not return it, the store is 40 miles away, and this was the last 10 footer they had. I can buy a replacement tip for less than the cost of gas.