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  • Security - All orders are processed with Secure Socket Layer Technology. Secure Socket Layer or SSL is the means by which information is encrypted for safe transmission over the internet. The most common use for SSL is to encrypt credit card information for electronic commerce transactions. You can be assured that your credit card information has been encrypted using SSL and the information is secured.

  • Privacy policy - Your privacy as a customer of the The Rod Shop is very important to us. Any information we collect from you, our customer, will not be sold or rented to third parties. This information is used solely for processing your order and providing you with customer support if needed.

  • Payment Method - Our Shopping Cart gladly accepts Visa, Master Card, and Discover which is processed through Authorize.Net, a pioneer in payment processing solutions, for quick and safe credit card processing.

    Orders by telephone, e-mail, at trade shows etc. for custom rods and other custom items or services may require a deposit. The deposit can be paid by credit card, personal check or money order.

    A 33% deposit is required on all custom rod orders and payment in full before delivery. All other rod work requires a deposit for the needed components and payment in full before delivery.

  • Shipping - Our goal is to enhance your on-line shopping experience by keeping shipping costs to a minimum, therefore shipping cost is based on the following table:

Purchase Total  

From Price

To Price

Standard Rate

0.00 25.00 6.95
25.01 50.00 8.45
50.01 75.00 9.95
75.01 100.00 10.95
100.01 125.00 11.95
125.01 150.00 12.95
150.01 175.00 13.95
175.01 200.00 14.95
200.01 500.00 15.95
500.01 and up 0.00

Please note: The above shipping schedule does not apply to the shipping and handling of our custom rods. The shipping costs of our custom rods will be quoted separately based on length.

  • Return Policy - All returns must be authorized by calling 630 897 2897. Returns made without a return authorization will be refused. Returns must be made within 20 days. Cost of return shipping is the responsibility of you, the customer, unless The Rod Shop is responsible for the error, or if a newly-shipped item is determined to be defective.

  1. If you received a defective or incorrect product, upon return it will be replaced with no responsibility to you, the customer.

  2. If you order an incorrect catalog number or an item does not meet your needs, a return approval will be at the discretion of the management. If returned after the 20 day period, a 15% restocking charge will be applied.

  3. If you refuse a package you order you are responsible for the round trip freight.

  • Guarantee - Customer satisfaction is very important to The Rod Shop, therefore we work very hard to provide the best possible guarantee for all of our products and services.

  1. Workmanship used in Custom rods and other products manufactured in our shop are covered against defects to the original owner without time limits. The rod blanks and materials used in our custom rods are covered under the manufacturer's warranty. Damage due to normal use and wear will be quoted at a reasonable rate.

  2. Other products are covered by that manufacturer's warranty policy.

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