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SKU: VFT763
For sale here is an Alan Kube 8' 5wt bamboo rod - his rendition of the Payne Model 102. Custom grade. Serial no. 20614. Made in 2014. Two sections with three original tips as requested by the original owner. The rod is in near mint condition showing only very light wear. All sections are full length and straight.
The ferrules, reel seat, agate stripping guide, bag, and tube are all made by Kube.
Mildly tempered cane with transparent honey colored wraps and oxblood tipping. Blued hardware throughout. Agate stripping guide. Nickel silver checks. Cigar grip 5 7/8" in length with only the lightest of handling marks. Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised Chechen burl spacer. The ferrule fit is perfect. Unfortunately, the ferrule plug has been lost. Medium fast action. The rod weighs 4.25 oz.
Includes the original bag and labeled tube with heavy brass fittings and the maker information stamped into the cap.
We attempt to ship all of our items via the United States Postal Service and do our best to ship at cost (if other shipping providers such as UPS / FedEx / DHL are required we may add a surcharge to the shipping costs stated below). Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible. Our shipping rates are as follows, and are subject to change without notice.
Domestic Shipping - USA
| Shipping |
Item Value
|
Cost |
| USPS Priority Mail | $0 – $49.99 | $7 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $50 – $99.99 | $9 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $100 – $199.99 | $15 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $200 – $299.99 | $18 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $300 – $499.99 | $22 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $500 – $749.99 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $750 – $1,249.99 | $38 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $1,250 – $1,749.99 | $45 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $1,750 – $2,499.99 | $52 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $2,500 – $3,499.99 | $70 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $100 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $5,000 and up | $150 |
International Shipping - Canada
| Shipping |
Item Value
|
Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class Mail (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 - $400 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail | $0 - $1,000 | $50 |
| USPS Express Mail | $0 - $599.99 | $65 |
| USPS Express Mail | $600 – $999.99 | $75 |
| USPS Express Mail | $1,000 – $1,499.99 | $80 |
| USPS Express Mail | $1,500 – $1,999.99 | $85 |
| USPS Express Mail | $2,000 – $3,499.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $120 |
| USPS Express Mail | $5,000 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Japan
| Shipping |
Item Value
|
Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 – $400 | $35 |
| USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $68 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $999.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $110 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $135 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Rest of World
| Shipping |
Item Value
|
Shipping Cost |
| USPS First Class (for reels and other small packages only) | $0 – $400 | $30 |
| USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $60 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $499.99 | $80 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $500 – $999.99 | $90 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $100 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $115 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
| USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
All items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.
Please note that any international customs duties (such as VAT, etc.) are the responsibility of the buyer. Massachusetts residents must pay a 6.25% sales tax on all purchases.
