The folks in Tulsa have made plenty of mistakes with the reels as well as the other service centers for VS in the past! Their track record for repairs has been much better and continues to improve. The guy who retired, Dan, knew the product and stayed on to help train them correctly.
For the cost of the Van Staal reels each one should be check more than once in the assembly process. If it isn't then they really need a better QC department. I've seen plenty of VS from few yrs back that were made out of CT that had plenty of issues so what was their excuse then?! LOL. Self-tightening drag nuts were always fun to see! Spool just locked up once a fish started to take out line. Two brand new VS200 B were that way: both had to get sent back to the factory. You must have opened up your VS reel before - there aren't a lot of parts in there.
I am more concerned my brakes on my car can fail and create a bigger problem for me than a fishing reel, lurch. I always have a spare or two with me. If I know I am going to be hoofing it in a ways, I just take the spare reel in my bag.
When we have software issues at work we are told to call our service people over in India for support. Now a days when I get tech support I always ask them WHERE they are physically located just for my own curiosity.
Since service is being discussed I believe there's a pilot service center being set up for Van Staal. It'll be at River's End, I believe. Cheaper shipping back and forth or local for some. Not sure it's finalized but as far as I know it's supposed to happen.
Assuming there's no nightmares associated with the test run, it's likely you'll see more service centers at shops that are interested.
Since service is being discussed I believe there's a pilot service center being set up for Van Staal. It'll be at River's End, I believe. Cheaper shipping back and forth or local for some. Not sure it's finalized but as far as I know it's supposed to happen.
Assuming there's no nightmares associated with the test run, it's likely you'll see more service centers at shops that are interested.
If I recall, Reel Ventures had planned to do this also. Hope it works out this go round.
When we have software issues at work we are told to call our service people over in India for support. Now a days when I get tech support I always ask them WHERE they are physically located just for my own curiosity.
MD is this you??? Some language for adults so kids beware.
hope thats true pete,,, if or when they start to be manufactured in china, who will say no to purchacing a VS,,, i am giong to buy three more, then the colection will be complete
Lots being said and I did leave room for doubt for my post only being hearsay but with all the commotion I figured I`d try again. I don`t own a VS.
The overall quality of the made in Asia Vs` will boil down to the components. If they try to use inferior metals here and there it will show if it has`nt already and that is that.
A NEW COLLECTOR'S DREAM! US made VS reels. Oh boy this is going to be good.
I always kick myself in the ass for not seeing posibilities coming.
Dang I could have bought a couple and made triple my money back after a couple years.
I gotta pay more attention to who is setting up who for a windfall investment.
VanStal, China, cheaply made parts hmmm......anybets on how long they have to go before going all the way to the "remember them" file?
Then again I still get the laugh of the year out of this! It is too funny, just too funny.
look at how guitars evolved. Now you have fenders made in Japan, Mexico and pay a premium for ones made in the US. How long before VS outsources their customer service too? You'll be explaining to some guy in India on why your drag is not working.
I love my VS, but this really, really lame.
look at how guitars evolved. Now you have fenders made in Japan, Mexico and pay a premium for ones made in the US. How long before VS outsources their customer service too? You'll be explaining to some guy in India on why your drag is not working.
I love my VS, but this really, really lame.
Actually my Mexican made Telecaster plays better than the American made one. Just had to round off the fret edges and bingo she really burns.
Their track record for repairs has been much better and continues to improve. The guy who retired, Dan, knew the product and stayed on to help train them correctly. 
I always have a spare or two with me. If I know I am going to be hoofing it in a ways, I just take the spare reel in my bag. 
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