Shimano Story

[Fawkinnae]

Around the end of November I shipped 3 reels to Shimano for cleaning. For $25 bucks a piece they will thoroughly clean and grease your reel for you and I had been having problems with one of the reels, actually the newest one. All three are Symetre's. I clean and grease my reels pretty much every year but the two oldest reels are at least 15 years old (probably closer to 20).

I called and they said this is their busiest time of the year and the reels probably won't be returned until early January. Anyway a delivery showed up yesterday with my name on it. From Shimano. I'm thinking, "Wow that was quick." Open up the package and inside is a brand new Shimano reel - model NASCI ($110 buck new) - no charge. Nothing else.

My guess is it is intended to replace the problem reel. Or maybe they really loved the FAWKINNAE bumper sticker I sent them, or maybe just in the spirit of giving.

It will be interesting to see what I get back when they return the repair reels.
Merry Christmas Sports Fans!

[Rebel SS]

Shimano is great. A few years back, I had two reels that had issues, one was just "rough" turning (I strip, clean and repair reels....used to do it on the side) and the other had a small crack starting at the seat base. THREE days later, there's two new reels on my step, each with an extra titanium spool included.....no charge.  It's Shimano or Pflueger for me, or nothing at all.

[Boar]

schameal schamano hause enpheper copereated....

[mike89]

they are a great reels for sure!!!   

[Boar]

thqt cool dough, some CS can be awsome. im gona send a fawk bumper sticker to and see what happenz

[Rebel SS]

thqt cool dough, some CS can be awsome. im gona send a fawk bumper sticker to and see what happenz

They'll pack yers in extra cardboard......

[Fawkinnae]

schameal schamano hause enpheper copereated....

Translation help needed...

[mike89]

Lavern and Shirley.... just my thoughts!!!   

[Bobberineyes]

Yep, pretty good one boar!!

[Boar]

ding ding ding!! one of the greatest spinoff sitcomes ever!!

[Rebel SS]

ding ding ding!! one of the greatest spinoff sitcomes ever!!

The cardboard jungle?

[Fawkinnae]

Follow up to the reels I shipped for cleaning. The 2 additional reels that were cleaned showed up about a week ago, shortly after I got the free new reel. Included was a statement for $25 bucks but it also said I would be receiving an invoice. Have not gotten anything yet. I expected a bill for $25 x 3 = $75 + shipping. So far I have only seen $25 bucks mentioned. And got everything back at least 2 weeks sooner than I expected.

 S H I M A N O  Baby!

[mike89]

that is darn good news to hear!! they are a good real for sure!!