Got a call back from Falcon regarding my warranty claim on the $15 Bucoo. For those that dont know, first trip out the handle cracked and broke inside the EVA at the reel seat. "Scott", I believe was his name, asked if I did ANY modifications to the handle. Ummmmm no, I bought the rod,( I sent a receipt), used it and it and it broke. He said his guys didnt find the break to be caused by manufacturing or construction. BUT, they will go ahead and replace it, if I covered S&H.
Hmmmm, ok. So, $15 for the rod. $3 for me to ship it to them, $20 for them to ship it to me. And Ill have a new rod Friday.