Originally Posted by
cheffy
I was also dupped here several years ago. I offered to restore a guys "grandfathers" bamboo rod. The thing was a project. needed a total redo, two scarfs, new ferrules rewrap and varnish. I probably had 20+ hours into it not counting parts. we had agreed on a price which was about 1/4 of what I usually charge. rod was finished I contacted the guy, "checks in the mail" 3 weeks later oh yea I forgot then another 3 weeks and he says it must be lost in the mail. I waited 6 months after that and tried to contact him several times. no reply. the rods been sitting in the corner for 2 years.
Sell it, give it away, use it or let it sit you've earned what ever answer you choose or action you take.
Capt. Paul Darby Dont wait to be ask, get out and teach.