LowRange wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:21 am
Is Daiwa US going for the Best Buy business model? Why would I pay $750 for a $500 reel? You're paying $250 for a warrenty.
Retail on the US model is $729.99. As noted, the US model has a 90mm handle, larger knobs, and brass Hyperdrive gears.
Let's think about the value of the Executive Service plan for a second, because it's not just a "warranty." If US Steez CT buyer uses this program, which they should, has the reel cleaned once a year for all 5 years of the plan, that's $150 saved in annual cleaning alone. If they fish a lot and want it cleaned twice a year, that's $300 in cleanings over 5 years. This doesn't even take the warranty part into consideration for that entire duration. This goes for US Exist LT customers as well.
On a side note, I'm pretty excited to see some of the new offerings from Daiwa. I think many of you guys will be excited about them, others will find something to complain about as usual.