twors Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 I would say that they under estimated the shipping cost on shipping single rods and found it was cutting to deeply into the profit margin. I glad I got to cherry pick the four Avids I bought...two at Dicks for $80 and the other two at BPS for $112. I am kinda sad that I did resale one to a work buddy at my cost...but he takes me out fishing on his Ranger 185VS so I guess its all good. Quote
dbass Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 I talked to Reed's today to check on my order, they had 46 rods to pull at the time. They told me they are in negotiations with St.Croix to purchase ALL remaining Avids, upwards of 800-1000. They are all going on sale till they are gone!As a builder, who builds exclusively on St.Croix blanks, I am in constant contact with my blank supplier, and St. Croix direct. 2 weeks ago I was told by staff at the factory that all of the avid rods were gone and the new Avids (IPC and new paint job), and LE/LT's (same same except for the split grips), were coming on line.So if any on-line shops make a deal with St.Croix it isn't for the top movers in the Avid line IE. MF, MXF, MHF, etc.. But I did find out that they are holding a heavy stock of the top moving blanks for custom build component distribution. Just my .02¢ Tight Lines All!!! Quote
kbkindle Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 This is THE sale I have been looking for and talking 'bout! Last chance boys! Get 'R Done! hey rw kb here i just looked at reeds and they must have sold out on the baitcasting rods i have two coming boy you were right they did not last long kb thanks for the info Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 17, 2007 Super User Posted November 17, 2007 so glad i jumped on this. i looked and the more "popular" avid rods (6'6" MF, 7' MF etc.) rods were full price and no free shipping. Quote
S I G M A Posted November 17, 2007 Posted November 17, 2007 i just called reeds to find out if my order went through and they told me i got the last ac70mhf that they had... he said it should be at my house on monday.... i'm so excited 8-) Quote
SimonSays Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 Anyone receive any updates on their order via email, phone or anything? I'm reallllly hoping my order went through. Quote
Pond Hopper Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I looked tonight and they had buy 3 rods for 40% off which would come out to about the sale price and free shipping. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 19, 2007 Super User Posted November 19, 2007 Anyone receive any updates on their order via email, phone or anything?I'm reallllly hoping my order went through. I received an invoice and e-mail confirmation within fifteen minutes of placing my order. Check your in box, if you didn't receive an e-mail from Reed's, you better check with them. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 20, 2007 Super User Posted November 20, 2007 i recieved an order confirmation but i never got a tracking/shipping confirmation. Quote
bowtech_182 Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 I also recieved an order confirmation,but no shipping confirmation. I called them and they said they still had some of the rod that I ordered so it should have been filled. He didn't seem very enthusiastic to actually pull up my order and look at it. Quote
SimonSays Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 ahhh, ok thanks guys, glad i'm not the only one. Anxious to try them out =D Quote
SimonSays Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 My new Avids have arrived! right at my door step =D CAN'T WAIT TO TRY them out! price tag on one of them says 170...I paid 180...I feel like I just stole a cookie from the cookie jar =D Quote
S I G M A Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 MY ROD JUST GOT HERE!!! JUST GOT IT THROUGH SPEEDEE!! I'M SO EXCITED... too bad its cold and i won't be able to fish with it for 4 months... Quote
mike bat Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 wow ,, you guys are getting a killer deal on those avids ..... i wish i wasnt so broke :'( ... the avid is a sweet stick enjoy the rods .... ;D Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 20, 2007 Super User Posted November 20, 2007 ;D ;D ;D ;D WOO-HOO! ;D ;D ;D ;D Just received my St.Croix Legend Elite EC70MHF. Man, she's a beauty! 8-) Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 20, 2007 Super User Posted November 20, 2007 MY TWO AVIDS CAME TODAY!!!! but im not allowed to see one till christmas (gift from my parents) but the one i bought is AWESOME!!!! the contored handle is so comfortable. i wuv it cant wait to try it out. Quote
Live.2.Fish Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 YEAH!!! My St. Croix Legend Came in today!!!! Took only 5 days (also had a weekend in there) from the time I placed the order until this wonderful rod was sitting at my door! Very impressed with Reed's Sporting Goods!!! Quote
Lard_Bass Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 I got my two rods as well! I have a question. I saw in the St. Croix catalog that they recommend topwaters for their LTBC68MXF rod. I purchased both an AS66MF and AS68MXF. Which of these rods would you recommend to use topwater lures. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted November 21, 2007 Super User Posted November 21, 2007 I think i just found my first loomis rod i want now... :-/ Now comes the challenge of saving up $125 before spring... Quote
Redsyn Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 Hey guys I just recieved in the mail my first st crox rod. LEGEND ELITE ES70MF !!!! The sale was too good to be true and I wanted to see which rods are better personally. gloomis or st croix. RW talks about this rod so much I had to try it myself. I do have a question for you guys, did any of you have rods that are damage? When I took my rod out of the tube I noticed the Handle (really beautiful btw) has a scratch on it. I called them but the customer service was busy so I left my phone #. What should I ask them to do? replace it or what? What if they dont have any more?I dont think it will effect the performance just that its an eyesore and the fact that this is my new rod i would like it to be flawless or atleast scratchless before I even use it. Quote
Little_Minnow Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 My AS68MXF and AC68MXF arrived today....I can't wait. I am hoping Santa will bring a couple of nice reels that will do the rods justice:) Quote
SimonSays Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 Hey guys I just recieved in the mail my first st crox rod. LEGEND ELITE ES70MF !!!! The sale was too good to be true and I wanted to see which rods are better personally. gloomis or st croix. RW talks about this rod so much I had to try it myself. I do have a question for you guys, did any of you have rods that are damage? When I took my rod out of the tube I noticed the Handle (really beautiful btw) has a scratch on it. I called them but the customer service was busy so I left my phone #. What should I ask them to do? replace it or what? What if they dont have any more?I dont think it will effect the performance just that its an eyesore and the fact that this is my new rod i would like it to be flawless or atleast scratchless before I even use it. I kinda have the same problem, my medium moderate action crankbait rod has cracks right below the tip...I'm not sure what to do either, get them to replace it? Sounds like I should do that but if it doesn't impact the performance should I bother? suggestions :-/ ? Quote
Pond Hopper Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 I talked to Reeds today and they said it should be here today via Speedee...no rod although I was not home after 3pm so I am not sure of their delivery process. Either way I could not fish it for a while(3 inches of snow today) but am anxious to get what I paid for and see how nice it is compared to me Premiers. Quote
Black Bass Posted November 23, 2007 Posted November 23, 2007 Which three or four Avid rods would you recommend to cover most fishing condition the AS68MXF being one of them. Thanks, Quote
twors Posted November 23, 2007 Posted November 23, 2007 Hey guys I just recieved in the mail my first st crox rod. LEGEND ELITE ES70MF !!!! The sale was too good to be true and I wanted to see which rods are better personally. gloomis or st croix. RW talks about this rod so much I had to try it myself. I do have a question for you guys, did any of you have rods that are damage? When I took my rod out of the tube I noticed the Handle (really beautiful btw) has a scratch on it. I called them but the customer service was busy so I left my phone #. What should I ask them to do? replace it or what? What if they dont have any more?I dont think it will effect the performance just that its an eyesore and the fact that this is my new rod i would like it to be flawless or atleast scratchless before I even use it. I kinda have the same problem, my medium moderate action crankbait rod has cracks right below the tip...I'm not sure what to do either, get them to replace it? Sounds like I should do that but if it doesn't impact the performance should I bother? suggestions :-/ ? I have two Avids and one Premier that look just like that. I seen it when I bought them and I didn't think it would affect anything. I'm no rod builder but it looks like the epoxy shrunk when it dried...?? Quote
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