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Lews customer service #13119413 04/10/19 03:10 PM
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So I recently had a rod break, and lews is offering to replace it so Im not complaining. But the process here seems strange.. they want me to cut the section of the pole with the model number with a hacksaw and mail them that section... that seems like an extremely weird thing to request but If thats what it takes then obviously I dont mind cutting a rod thats already broken. Ive had rods replaced by Abu Garcia and they just ask for a picture of the break, and a picture of the model number... much faster and cheaper service


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They aren't the only one that does that.

Re: Lews customer service [Re: Garett] #13119422 04/10/19 03:22 PM
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Pretty standard process for many brands.

Re: Lews customer service [Re: Mark Perry] #13119428 04/10/19 03:27 PM
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I just had a Powell snap and they just wanted pictures of the logo cut, info panel and the whole rod.

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Falcon and Castaway both require you to cut the rod


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Kistler, too.

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It makes sense, but I can understand how different companies have different policies.


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Well its good to see that its normal. Seems strange but if thats the standard process then I guess thats just how it goes!


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Some do it to prevent multiple returns on same rod. Cuts down on fraudulent returns.

Re: Lews customer service [Re: Garett] #13119647 04/10/19 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Garett
So I recently had a rod break, and lews is offering to replace it so I’m not complaining. But the process here seems strange.. they want me to cut the section of the pole with the model number with a hacksaw and mail them that section... that seems like an extremely weird thing to request but If that’s what it takes then obviously I don’t mind cutting a rod that’s already broken. I’ve had rods replaced by Abu Garcia and they just ask for a picture of the break, and a picture of the model number... much faster and cheaper service


Garett, as a Pro-Staff rep for Lews this is correct information on their return policy.

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Lews customer service is excellent. They went above and beyond for me when they did not have to.

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They also provide great customer service when servicing their reels... I shipped them several, they called when they arrived, called when they done and called when they were being shipped out. No issues but Powell does that, Dobyns same thing, so I bet they do it for multiple returns on the same Rod doesnt happen


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Saves whoever is shipping it back a lot of money.

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I would also think cutting the rod near the blank assume you wont put a new tip on a broken rod and keep fishing and get a new one...?

Re: Lews customer service [Re: forkduc] #13119732 04/10/19 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by forkduc
I just had a Powell snap and they just wanted pictures of the logo cut, info panel and the whole rod.

Me too. Broke it myself and assume I cut it up and sent the pics so they would ship a replacement after I paid the replacement fee. Keeps from having to send it in and proves you're not getting a cut-rate rod.

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