Sore subject. Gordieb's order came late in the day - on a day when I had already placed an order with my supplier. I sent a second order that day - which I never do. Second order got lost. Routine follow-up for orders that have not been delivered revealed that the rod was never ordered from Nissin. Nissin does have one in stock and Gordieb should have one soon.

A stitch in time may save nine, but trying to save one day by altering standard procedures can cost two months.