Scott Fly rod warranty consideration

[americanforkdude]

If you are considering buying a Scott fly rod for Christmas keep this in mind....

I have a 5wt Scott fly rod with a lifetime warranty. Broke the top 2 islets off the other day at [url "http://viglink.pgpartner.com/rd.php?r=1191&m=1236427581&q=n&rdgt=1386088757&it=1386261557&et=1386693557&priceret=369.90&pg=~~3&k=ee2b94b43bbf42d084659b4f0bb28338&source=feed&url=http%3A%2F%2Flink%2Emercent%2Ecom%2Fredirect%2Eashx%3Fmr%3AmerchantID%3DBackcountry%26mr%3AtrackingCode%3DF7A6E86E%2D902D%2DE211%2DA87C%2D001B21A69EB8%26mr%3AtargetUrl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebackcountry%2Ecom%2Ftfo%2Ddeer%2Dcreek%2Dseries%2Dspey%2Drod%2D4%2Dpiece%253fCMP%5FSKU%253dTFO0013%2526MER%253d0406%2526skid%253dTFO0013%2DS910WEI%2DS15FT%2526CMP%5FID%253dSH%5FPRG001%2526mv%5Fpc%253dr120%2526003%253d7163972%2526010%253dTFO0013%2DS910WEI%2DS15FT&st=feed&mt=~~~~~~~~n~~~"][#105289]Deer Creek[/#105289][/url] and checked into the repair policy. You pay the shipping to send the rod to the company (which is cool) and then they charge every return $50 for shipping which is one way and they are located in colorado. Does that not seem extreme to other people? I would probably shop around or look at other rods if I would have known this.
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[sinergy]

Which Model of Scotty is it ?

Sage & Redinton charge 30.00
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[flygoddess]

No, it sounds normal for Scott. Winston was $60. my Winston wasn't the " islets" (GUIDES) it was at the Ferrule. Orvis is $30. on rods built after 2003. Not sure why Winston and Scott do this as the price of their rods reflect the warranty. Probably why I don't own many Scott[] Just kidding as I own several Winston[]
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[GP]

Sage charged me $60.00
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[sinergy]

Holy crap looks like they raised there prices I warrantied a VXP 30 bucks but looks like they changed

SENDING YOUR WARRANTY REPAIR TO SAGE WITH OUR ON-LINE REPAIR PROCESS

Due to our buying power we are pleased to be able to offer low-cost FedEx® rates when shipping your warranty repair to our factory via the on-line repair process. When returning products, your pre-generated shipping label charge will be a low flat rate of $10.00 for rods and $7.00 for reels.

WARRANTY PROCESSING FEES


The original owner will be charged a $50 fee for each repaired rod ($30 for each reel) to cover processing, insurance and return shipping from our factory to you after your repair is complete. Your credit card will be pre-authorized when the warranty request process is initiated but you will not be charged until your repair is finished.
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[flygoddess]

So, best bet is find a dealer and go through them for warranties.
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[GP]

You said that right!
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