Defective JDM rod?

Fellow JDM users,

I am looking for opinions here: received another rod recently and found the spigot in a somewhat unsatisfactory condition (image below). Looks like a few carbon fibers splintered, forming a groove that runs along the spigot. The factory seems to have caught it and made an effort to rectify the issue by grinding some of the material away, leaving a small flat area closer to the end. Though the groove is still noticeable elsewhere. This does not affect the fitting of the two sections in any way, but I do wonder if it will affect durability. It is possible that this isn't considered a substantial defect at all, but I don't have enough experience with this matter. Any thoughts?

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Never had any issues with any rod. A gentleman who follows my channel broke the top section of an Eradicator Real Finesse. He proceeded to contact Abu Garcia Japan and they sent him a top section at no cost to him. I would contact the manufacturer and explain to them the situation. They may just send you a new rod.....worth a try.

Regards


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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Never had any issues with any rod. A gentleman who follows my channel broke the top section of an Eradicator Real Finesse. He proceeded to contact Abu Garcia Japan and they sent him a top section at no cost to him. I would contact the manufacturer and explain to them the situation. They may just send you a new rod.....worth a try.

Regards


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Thanks, Alphahawk. That sounds like an interesting option I haven't considered. This rod was purchased via Buyee, from a Rakuten shop. They ask to let them know within 14 days regarding any issues, so I wonder if I should pursue that or try and contact Shimano Japan. There is always PayPal, or course.

For a high-end rod, I certainly did not expect that...

Quick update for those curious about Buyee: they've refunded the purchase expenses.

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Originally Posted by s_v

Quick update for those curious about Buyee: they've refunded the purchase expenses.

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Very nice. Sounds like they felt it could splinter somewhere down the road.
Bob