buick14 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hello, So I broke the tip on my avid, and was wondering if there was anywhere in specific would be a great place who will ship it out for me etc and charge a normal rate ? The st croix website looks like it'll be as expensive as buying a new avid almost ..... So anybody try jbs fishing depot, or angling specialties or???? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel&chrome Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'm pretty sure the avid has lifetime warranty, but not sure if its covered against non-factory defects. someone should be able to clarify...best of luck s&c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttahhan Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hey there buick where abouts do you live I may be able to guide you somewhere close by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks guys. I live in etobicoke parklawn and lakeshore . As for warranty, they are supposed to have lifetime?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I don't know the address, but believe they have a shipping depot in Mississauga or Etobicoke that you should be able to take it to. If it's not easy to find on their site, I remember seeing it under the section describing how you can trade in and upgrade your rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hmmmm, I wonder if its jbs fishing depot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 if you're in the gta take it to jbs or angling specialties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Cool. I wonder if there's a difference between the two?..I Like dealing with angling specialties , wasn't certain they dealt with returns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the rod, reel or rod blank only, and does not cover direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or any other type of damage resulting from the use of the product. This warranty does not cover accident, misuse, neglect, normal wear, fire, theft, loss, intentional damage or value added from the construction of a custom rod from a St. Croix blank. You might check before mailing it with the fee to mail and the $20.00 return you might be able to get it repaired locally cheaper and quicker. Rods that are defective usually show there flaws within the first few uses. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Lol I didn't say how it broke? New or used, I am looking for a center that will cost less vs sending it to croix...I've never had a breakage, and like croix, but with shimano/loomis I have broken (rod and my fault) neither cost me a dime to ship, and no hassle. But anyhow, I am looking for the cheapest way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I would be thinking of doing a day trip to fish the Hamilton area and drop the rod off at Spiel's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Lol I didn't say how it broke? New or used, I am looking for a center that will cost less vs sending it to croix...I've never had a breakage, and like croix, but with shimano/loomis I have broken (rod and my fault) neither cost me a dime to ship, and no hassle. But anyhow, I am looking for the cheapest way Your not that far from JB's, Take it to him and maybe he can help,or at least give a opinion. He doesn't open till 10:am.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Send it in directly to St.Croix, doesn't get much easier then that. I sent a busted Avid casting rod in along with $20US for return shipping, got a brand new one back in about 2 weeks. Here's an excerpt from their site. To save freight costs, Canadian Customers may ship rods to the address below. Please place all paperwork inside the shipping carton because customs officials will remove paperwork on the outside of the carton. St. Croix Rods c/o FedEx Trade Networks 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 I got to second the advise of Roy a trip to Spiel's can often get you a repaired rod and a viewing of some of the nicest hand built rods you will ever get to see. I have abandoned my collection of St Croix and Loomis for the rods he built both for the quality and the ability to make a handle that fits my hands better (fatter) and balanced for the reel I choose for it. I am sorry if my last post appeared to imply anything it was not meant too. What I was trying to say is a local repair might be faster and better if they decided to not repair it as a warrentee. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 5 bucks at JBs or angling specialties and you have a new tip on the spot or a day later. Why bother with $20, waiting weeks and/or driving to the hammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 5 bucks at JBs or angling specialties and you have a new tip on the spot or a day later. Why bother with $20, waiting weeks and/or driving to the hammer? JB's won't give you a new tip, I doubt Angling Specialties would either. They might send the rod in for you, but there's no over the counter exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 i could count on two hands the tips the boys at JBs replaced for me on the spot. it's not terribly difficult to do yourself either.. now if you need a guide replaced, that's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Send it in directly to St.Croix, doesn't get much easier then that. I sent a busted Avid casting rod in along with $20US for return shipping, got a brand new one back in about 2 weeks. Here's an excerpt from their site. To save freight costs, Canadian Customers may ship rods to the address below. Please place all paperwork inside the shipping carton because customs officials will remove paperwork on the outside of the carton. St. Croix Rods c/o FedEx Trade Networks 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 Canada Ding ding ding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 i could count on two hands the tips the boys at JBs replaced for me on the spot. it's not terribly difficult to do yourself either.. now if you need a guide replaced, that's a different story. Ah tips, not tip sections Looks like I misunderstood you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hello, So I broke the tip on my avid, and was wondering if there was anywhere in specific would be a great place who will ship it out for me etc and charge a normal rate ? The st croix website looks like it'll be as expensive as buying a new avid almost ..... So anybody try jbs fishing depot, or angling specialties or???? Thanks! Theres a gentleman out in Durham that builds and repairs rods(Rovic CustomRods). Friends and I have dealt with him before and have found him to be honest and provides "Good as new" quality. http://www.gofishont.com/smf/support_your_local_business/rovic_custom_rods_1595.0.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bd001ca Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I agree with sending the rod directly to St. Croix. I had two rods that my dog chewed to disaster. They have a no question asked warranty return (for a fee, which I do not remember). The bonus was they also offered upgrade opportunity, you basically paid the difference if you wanted a higher end rod, it did not even need to be the same rod. I upgraded from a two priemer's to a Bass Tournament and a Musky Tournament rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabluz Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Well.....if a rod has a lifetime guarantee....you are certainly paying for the guarantee when you buy the rod. I've been fishing for 60 years and I have broken only 2 rods. One was about 50 years ago....a hollow fiberglass rod that was very old and beaten. The other was a rod I bought at Walmart for 10 dollars. It sported the company name of "Renegade". I lent the rod to a newbie from Europe and he had most certainly given it a rap on the side of the boat because the rod broke real easy the next time I used it. This rod had seen a lot of use previous to the break. I have broken a couple of other rods but that was due to leaving them in the sun while in the car or rolling my snowmobile on an icefishing trip. I even steer clear of rods with lifetime guarantees because I know that I will be paying much more than just the price of the rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmp Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Aikmans in mississauga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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