Opinion about Gen. 1 702?

acm95301 · Post by **acm95301** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:34 am

I have an opertunity to buy a used Dobyn's 702, but Its Gen.1...Did this model have any issues?

Provided it doesnt have any substantial wear...as all rods have never been used more than 10 times..lol, How much is a fair price?

biteme · Post by **biteme** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:47 am

60.00 Its a good rod.

201Pro · Post by **201Pro** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:03 pm

biteme wrote:60.00 Its a good rod.

Wow, I'd hate to be bargaining with you!

I think anything less than $100 is fine. Now one caveat, make sure it's a 'lifetime warranty' rod. These are the ones with "Lamiglas" label on the rod. The other Gen1 rods warranty expires this month!

biteme · Post by **biteme** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:10 pm

The rod new was MUCH less this the gen 2 rods. I think I paid 129.99 for mine new. Expires? I thought these carried the warranty for life?

201Pro · Post by **201Pro** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 1:03 pm

biteme wrote:The rod new was MUCH less this the gen 2 rods. I think I paid 129.99 for mine new. Expires? I thought these carried the warranty for life?

Yeah, there are TWO different Gen1 rods. The original Gen1 rods have the "Lamiglas" label just above the reel seat. After Gary started having breakage problems and switched manufacturers, there was a second release of the 'Gen1' rods that had a limited warranty (ends in Dec'09). This second release of the Gen1 rods did not have the Lamiglas label on the rod. Instead, I think it had "F3" or something like that in it's place.

Basically, if it doesn't say Lamiglas on the rod, it's likely the warranty will expire end of this month.

biteme · Post by **biteme** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 1:41 pm

201Pro wrote:
biteme wrote:The rod new was MUCH less this the gen 2 rods. I think I paid 129.99 for mine new. Expires? I thought these carried the warranty for life?
Yeah, there are TWO different Gen1 rods. The original Gen1 rods have the "Lamiglas" label just above the reel seat. After Gary started having breakage problems and switched manufacturers, there was a second release of the 'Gen1' rods that had a limited warranty (ends in Dec'09). This second release of the Gen1 rods did not have the Lamiglas label on the rod. Instead, I think it had "F3" or something like that in it's place.

Basically, if it doesn't say Lamiglas on the rod, it's likely the warranty will expire end of this month.

Got ya thanks!