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04-10-2012, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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shimano c.s.
does not seem to be as generous as they once were with the service replacement on the stellas. They upgraded me on a reel that would have cost a ton to repair. (it was used hard for 10 years but serviced every year) The upgrade was 60% of the new cost. It use to be no charge in the past. And they have treated me very well. Times must be getting tough for them too.
I was going to get a 20000 for a tuna spin rod, may try that new diawa instead.
Hmmmm. I am a little bummed.
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04-10-2012, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
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I had a similar experience with my 10K , check around though on the Diawa..some tuna guys are not giving it good reviews.
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04-10-2012, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
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haven't heard great things about the new saltiga either.
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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04-10-2012, 04:07 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
does not seem to be as generous as they once were with the service replacement on the stellas. They upgraded me on a reel that would have cost a ton to repair. (it was used hard for 10 years but serviced every year) The upgrade was 60% of the new cost. It use to be no charge in the past. And they have treated me very well. Times must be getting tough for them too.
I was going to get a 20000 for a tuna spin rod, may try that new diawa instead.
Hmmmm. I am a little bummed.
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Man I was just thinking the same about Ferrari! How dare they charge that much for a car then not give you a brand new one after driving it around for 10 years?!
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Ski Quicks Hole
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04-11-2012, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by likwid
Man I was just thinking the same about Ferrari! How dare they charge that much for a car then not give you a brand new one after driving it around for 10 years?!
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Jon, 24' Nauset-Green Topsides, Beamie, North River. Channel 68/69. MSBA, NIBA
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04-10-2012, 04:37 PM
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Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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04-10-2012, 04:41 PM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Central MA
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Very insightful WP
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04-10-2012, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Originally Posted by Jackbass
Very insightful WP
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Thanks smartass. Must have pocket posted. Lol
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04-10-2012, 05:29 PM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
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Jury still out on the saltiga for decent sized angler/rec tuna.
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Make America Great Again.
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04-11-2012, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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Well, given their initial price and platinum service deal, that was their policy. flat rate to fix it and prompt service turnaround and they replaced it if they felt it was more cost effective.
That is why I made the commitment to them. CS is everything to me. I don't really care what the initial cost is IF you take care of me from hear on out. I have to admit, while I still like their products, they have dropped a notch or two on what I think about their CS. I will consider others now where up to now it was only shimano just because they took good care of me in the past.
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04-11-2012, 01:53 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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Does Daiwa still make the original Dogfight? I think they may have kept it going when the new Saltigas came out?? Even if not, there might be some leftovers around.
I still think that the first run (2002-2009) Saltigas are the best spinning reels out there, for all-around use. I've been beating the piss out of mine since July of 2006. One service, only replaced the line roller bearings.
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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04-11-2012, 03:42 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
Does Daiwa still make the original Dogfight? I think they may have kept it going when the new Saltigas came out?? Even if not, there might be some leftovers around.
I still think that the first run (2002-2009) Saltigas are the best spinning reels out there, for all-around use. I've been beating the piss out of mine since July of 2006. One service, only replaced the line roller bearings.
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Dogfight will no longer be made. They are while supply lasts. |
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04-11-2012, 02:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Rhode Island
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All the goodies are going away it seems.
Sales of the new stuff are probably down so much they changed their business model with respect to accommodating a dying product line and decided to emphasize cheaper stuff. If the high end people go away, the projections must indicate that losing them will not have a significant impact on profitability.
Loyalty, responsibility, truthfulness - corporations may be recognized as people in the eyes of the law, but they don't feel emotions. Corporate behavior is more along the lines of that of a sociopath.
Retirees from unions are having their promises retracted also - think how those people feel.
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