Would This Cue Flaw Bother You?

[DryFlyTrout]

I received this cue last week. It came like this. To me it looks like the wood was dented before the butt was stained. It's a Schmelke and wasn't that expensive. It's only a small spot. I'm not sure if I should expect more, less, or exactly this really.
I waited slightly longer than expected for it to arrive and would like to, you know, actually use it. I feel like having it made right could also take longer. Half of me wants to keep it and half wants something from another brand, even if the performance is what I expected.

What would you do?

 

[jimmyco]

Yes.

 

[Korsakoff]

Reputable company would replace it. Reach out. That’s not acceptable.

 

[HNTFSH]

It's the principal. Send it back. Patience over self-indulgence you'll regret.

 

[Black-Balled]

Or call and express your dissatisfaction with the purchase.

Maybe get a discount on another one and sell one for the original price?

Maybe they apologize and make you another. Maybe you get 2 for 1 blemished.

Just be easy to work with and read up on their return policy

Maybe, maybe, maybe.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

Reputable company would replace it. Reach out. That’s not acceptable.

Amen.

 

[GoldCrown]

Return it.

 

[David in FL]

Yep.

They‘ll take care of it…

 

[djoverboard]

Manufacturing defect or shipping issue I send it back hating the fact that I have to start the whole process and waiting all over again

 

[pvc lou]

Nah, it wouldn't bother me much...that flaw would let me know that that one is mine...one of a kind.

 

[lakeman77]

Gives it character, wouldn't bother me a bit. It's not a $2000 cue. And I would bet Schmelke will promptly replace it for no charge.

 

[terpdad]

Return it unless you purchased it as a "scratch & dent" model.

 

[Hungarian]

Nah, it wouldn't bother me much...that flaw would let me know that that one is mine...one of a kind.

You should come out with a line of PVC cue cases. 1 by 2, 2 by 4, etc

 

[Hungarian]

I wouldn't waste my time sending it back.

 

[pvc lou]

I wouldn't waste my time sending it back.

How u is Mark?

 

[measureman]

I wouldn't waste my time sending it back.

this.

 

[DryFlyTrout]

Seems like I should update this. I talked to the dealer I ordered through today. I was given a choice to return it and wait 6 more weeks or 20% off.
20% doesn't really seem like enough but that's what I went with.

 

[jay helfert]

Seems like I should update this. I talked to the dealer I ordered through today. I was given a choice to return it and wait 6 more weeks or 20% off.
20% doesn't really seem like enough but that's what I went with.

Good call. I would play with it and see how it feels before making a decision. It looks like a $200 cue so you're not in too deep. Schmelke is a good company and they stand behnd their products.

 

[maha]

it will always bother you every tine you touch it. and be on your mind with every shot you touched it. not worth it. i would sand it out if i decided to keep it which i wouldnt..

 

[garczar]

Seems like I should update this. I talked to the dealer I ordered through today. I was given a choice to return it and wait 6 more weeks or 20% off.
20% doesn't really seem like enough but that's what I went with.

Is it a sneaky? What was orig. price? If its a daily player i'd take the 20% and walk. Its gonna get a ding before long most likely. Your cue,your call.