All I can say is take care of them 8' rods, ordered 3 replacement tips last week and cost me $65.00. I keep replacements for 12's and 16's and they are relatively cheap. Broke an 8 foot tip by dropping the golden ruler on it, chopped it clean in half like an axe. Most tips I break are from me doing dumb stuff like that, lol, never from swinging fish, unless around CliffordN. Surprised so long to get them to you, usually if in stock I have it in hand within 3 days..