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11-09-2006, 11:20 AM
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Location: Cumberland, RI
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Originally Posted by Pete_G
Until further notice. The $50 price on the web is a misprint.
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WTH????? a misprint?!? what about return shipping? I'm gald it's still $36... but something besides my waders doesn't smell quite right.
Last edited by JFigliuolo; 11-09-2006 at 11:25 AM..
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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11-09-2006, 12:17 PM
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Wipe My Bottom
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11-09-2006, 12:38 PM
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Misprint, miscommunication, whatever. I just relay what I was told.
Since 10/1. Produce someone who has been charged $50 over the past month that this was supposed to be in effect and I'll believe it's a cover up or a retraction and not just a mistake.
Not saying it's impossible, just that I haven't heard of it.
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11-09-2006, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete_G
Misprint, miscommunication, whatever. I just relay what I was told.
Since 10/1. Produce someone who has been charged $50 over the past month that this was supposed to be in effect and I'll believe it's a cover up or a retraction and not just a mistake.
Not saying it's impossible, just that I haven't heard of it.
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Maybe so. Just the way it's expressly noted on the website that the price will change effective 10/1 and it will not include return shipping seems odd to be a mistake. Maybe so, either way, I'm glad it's still $36. |
Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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11-09-2006, 12:57 PM
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Location: Newport, RI
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Originally Posted by JFigliuolo
Maybe so. Just the way it's expressly noted on the website that the price will change effective 10/1 and it will not include return shipping seems odd to be a mistake. Maybe so, either way, I'm glad it's still $36.
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Agreed. I think there was discussion about a price hike but it never came to pass. Someone forgot to tell the web guy though. |
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11-09-2006, 12:57 PM
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Wipe My Bottom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete_G
Misprint, miscommunication, whatever. I just relay what I was told.
Since 10/1. Produce someone who has been charged $50 over the past month that this was supposed to be in effect and I'll believe it's a cover up or a retraction and not just a mistake.
Not saying it's impossible, just that I haven't heard of it.
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That's what the policy said on the website last night before it was redacted. |
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11-09-2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassturbed
That's what the policy said on the website last night before it was redacted.
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I know. My point is that in the month that it was supposed to be in effect it hasn't been. |
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11-09-2006, 01:30 PM
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Location: Newport, RI
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Online forums have never been a productive place to discuss Van Staal. Van Staal doesn't even bother for that exact reason.
If anyone has any additional questions or real concerns please email either Craig Cantelmo at ccantelmo@vanstaal.com or me at peterg@saltwateredge.com |
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11-09-2006, 07:33 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFigliuolo
WTH????? a misprint?!? what about return shipping? I'm gald it's still $36... but something besides my waders doesn't smell quite right.
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Turn the reel in for free at a show and you save the shipping costs. I turn mine in at River's End each spring and they give you a free hat too.  |
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11-09-2006, 11:27 PM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
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36 still. That would be great news.
Here is an excerpt from the email that Craig sent me today at 8 a.m.
"The Service Charge is now $50.00 to do the service that takes 2.5 hours a reel and is more then just an oil change. We disassemble the entire reel degrease the parts, inspect and change parts required, add the oil and lube, change all of the seals to prepare the reel for another season of fishing."
I'm confused....
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While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
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11-10-2006, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ChiefLinesider
36 still. That would be great news.
Here is an excerpt from the email that Craig sent me today at 8 a.m.
"The Service Charge is now $50.00 to do the service that takes 2.5 hours a reel and is more then just an oil change. We disassemble the entire reel degrease the parts, inspect and change parts required, add the oil and lube, change all of the seals to prepare the reel for another season of fishing."
I'm confused....
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What I don't get is that why does a reel that is supposedly waterproof need to have parts changed every year? My Penn 704 is over 35 years old. I do the maintenance on it myself and I've never needed to change a part. |
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11-10-2006, 09:15 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Originally Posted by gadabout
What I don't get is that why does a reel that is supposedly waterproof need to have parts changed every year? My Penn 704 is over 35 years old. I do the maintenance on it myself and I've never needed to change a part.
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Gadabout...
not questioning your 704 good solid reel, BUT it needs maintenance.....
... put in 100nights a year fishing hard, wet, swimming, dropping your reel, plus work, have a wife etc.. and spending a few hours a week breaking down a reel isnt really doable...
4 seasons fishing my VS250 like that and I have had 1 minor problem...
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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11-10-2006, 11:46 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gadabout
What I don't get is that why does a reel that is supposedly waterproof need to have parts changed every year? My Penn 704 is over 35 years old. I do the maintenance on it myself and I've never needed to change a part.
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You could just as easily ask why it takes 2-1/2 hours to do the service on a reel that's almost as simple a design  |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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11-10-2006, 12:02 PM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
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Someone needs to get Dr. Phil in here.  |
Standing on the water, casting your bread
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing
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11-10-2006, 12:03 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gadabout
What I don't get is that why does a reel that is supposedly waterproof need to have parts changed every year? My Penn 704 is over 35 years old. I do the maintenance on it myself and I've never needed to change a part.
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They change the drag washers, all the seals, Gear oil/grease I think they change 14 things? I do all my penns and it takes time and I do replace parts as I see wear, not to mention the ugly rash the new ones get.
I send my VS reels in once a year if I think it is needed or not, I think the extra 14 dollars is a little steep and I am glad the changed it back, because 3 reels times 14 is 42 bucks
Last edited by tattoobob; 11-12-2006 at 01:06 PM..
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11-12-2006, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 46
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Originally Posted by tattoobob
They change the drag washers, all the seals, Gear oil/grease I think they change 14 things? .....
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The point I was trying to make is - why does a reel that is properly lubricated and supposedly made from quality materials need to have parts replaced annually? |
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11-12-2006, 08:28 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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because us nitwits that have Van Staals fish 100+ nights a year usually underwater...
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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