May not make any difference but I thought I would bump this post ...with photos:
This rod is pretty pristine. I know people have different definitions of pristine but as you can see no scratches to the ferrules, no cracks, no smudging on the handles.
Also a possible "sweetener."





This rod is pretty pristine. I know people have different definitions of pristine but as you can see no scratches to the ferrules, no cracks, no smudging on the handles.
Also a possible "sweetener."
