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Has anyone other than me had issues with USPS delivering broken panfish rods? I have had 3 different deliveries with broken shipping tubes and the rod inside was broken each time. I’m trying to get my hands on a Jenko HyperSense 7’ light fast. These rods are only manufactured in 1 piece. Rod is not available locally, is UPS any better?
That is awful. I have not had a rod arrive broken before
Not me either.
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What kind of tube are they shipping in?
A really solid tube can survive almost anything, especially with good packing.
That depends on the shipper. I received some tips in a usps box that was triangle shaped and not sturdy at all. Had all kinds of dents and bends in it. Luckily nothing was broken but had it been a full length rod I feel it would have been broken. I have also seen rood tubes mashed and bent. One of the problems today is something gets shipped usps then it is transferred to UPS or FedEx for the shipping then it goes to local post office and gets delivered by USPS. So damage most likely occurs by the actual carrier not USPS. No fool proof way to insure one is going to get delivered intact that I know of. You just have to order and hope for the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
I've had a couple rods delivered that looked like they would have been broke but the rods were fine. Boxes/tubes looked bad though.
I have gotten one off Ebay I believe was shipped in a piece of 4 inch pvc pipe.
The Corley custom rod Brent sent me in PVC tube and was a perfect way to ship a rod.
I occasionally sell rods on EBay and always ship in a PVC tube. Unfortunately, most businesses will not do that.Quote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
Yep. They’re practically bomb-proof.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperDave336
But they’re heavier than cardboard, so they’re more expensive to ship.
I too have received them in PVC pipe, definitely better than anything else. Thanks for the reply.
Never had an issue when ordering dozens of rods out of Japan and received them via EMS-USPS. This past 2 years due to Covid the rods came via FedEx or DHL. Sometimes the rods come in PVC and sometimes in heavy cardboard tubes. I mean one would have to work extremely hard to break any of the tubes I’ve received rods in. It comes down to what they are shipped in.
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I have been lucky and thankful that the three rods I bought from trout magnet have arrived fine. No disrespect intended, but I personally feel the rod packaging from TM leaves a lot to be desired. That aside, other packaging from them has been fine. It looks like a good shot anywhere in the USPS system would do those long boxes in, but I have been happily wrong. This one is the TCB, and looking forward to using it.
Bob
PS I have heard that trying to get a claim out of USPS is very difficult, to the extent that a post was made that said Jeff at TM had pretty much given up. He has nicely stepped up many times and replaced the broken front section.
B
The tubes these were delivered in are heavy cardboard and about 8 foot long. They have all been broken in the same location. I tried ordering another one, if this one don’t make it I don’t need it.
Some of the drivers don't have vehicles long enough to handle 7 ft. rods. Best thing to do is get online and request they hold it at the post office. My wife is a carrier. I bought her a bigger van for thus very reason. Most of my packages gets scanned in and then handed to my wife at work so most times I actualy get them a day early. Even had some of my jig orders get opened up to see what colors and profiles I'm using.
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You are spot on and I have had that discussion with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobC
Regards
PPS Thanks, Randy I’m glad you said something. I think I should also mention that I wasn’t trying to dump on TM. I probably should have just said USPS isn’t the easiest to deal with with damages. Trout Magnet is a good company to do business with.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobC
Bob
I sold a reloading press on Ebay years ago. Around 45 pounds of cast iron. I fit Styrofoam blocks around it and and put it in a box. Wrapped i reinforced tape. Handed it over the counter at the Post Office. They weigh it and take my money. Grab the package and toss ot 10 feet across the room into a hopper. I sure felt sorry for whatever was under it when it landed
We live in a very rural area, we know the postmaster and her staff by name. The last broken rod, they called me as soon as she seen it. You are correct though, most local carriers do not have the capability to transport something of that length.
It is what it is, I started this thread so I could see if there were other crappie fisherman with similar issues. I wish I could purchase locally because I really do care about my local community. I hope someone reads this post and decides to start a business, maybe shipping, maybe manufacturing. There is absolutely opportunities for both.
Yes
That was a 6 ft Cashion. That's when I learned to have my longer stuff held at post officeAttachment 416766
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Yes , just recently had a 6’ rod that showed up broken about 10” above the handle . It was packed in a hard cardboard tube that are almost indestructible, but the USPS somehow found a way to turn it into an “L” .
Not the first rod I’ve had show up broken .
I tried to bend the other end to fit it into the trash can and had to take a saw to it.
If that rod was manufactured in Sanford, NC I can help you with this.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
I have ordered many rods over the years and only received one that was broken. It was a green Wally Marshall rod which was a two piece rod. The shipper sent it as a one piece and the rod was snapped in half. I have looking for a good top section for 8 years or so. Good shippers will send them in a PVC tube. I have still have several of tubes in my shop in case I ever have to ship a rod.
I have an unusual take on what happens during usps shipping as I pulled mail for 5 years. The rolling containers that the mail is sorted into at the sorting centers are different sizes. Hampers, wires, BMC’s are all used for packages but the bigger, longer items go into the BMC’s as they’re the biggest. The clerks stick a tube in straight up and down and while it will clear the doors to get to the dock, the truck doors are lower and they little to no consideration of keeping that tube intact. Sometimes they just get pushed over if there’s room in the container but when there isn’t, the tube and it’s contents fold over and break the contents. I’ve seen it many times. I cringe when I think of having a rod over 6’ shipped to me and will request UPS at a higher price if that’s an option. I also agree that PVC is the ticket but the cost is high. I just spent $30+ to send a couple of rods to a member a few months back. Arrived as shipped.
That was from the Fall of 21 and that matter was fixed with ease. Please PM what you know about the company. Jam up rod in my book.Quote:
Originally Posted by Traveling Man
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Following this...no Daiwa rods are made in the USA. Curious if he mistook Daiwa for the company in Sanford NC called "Dowa".Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
Regards
were they insured i hope
I was able to send them back for a replacement although I have received one in useable condition. We shall see, UPS has the replacement now.
No guarantees, but you’re better off with UPS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Traveling Man
Bob