I purchased this rod six years ago and used it for about 10 times over three seasons. I didn't take it to the rocky shore, and I used it on the breakwater with a tripod. There are scratches on the 5th, 6th, and 7th sections. They are shallow scratches that you can feel with your fingernail. I slightly repaired the 6th section myself with epoxy resin. The repaired area was also a shallow scratch. None of the three scratches are even 1cm long. Also, the scratches look more noticeable in the photos because of the light, but they are not very noticeable in person. Of course, the butt cap is not stuck, and there are no repairs or shortening of the tip. I cleaned it carefully every time and took good care of it, so I think it's a good used item. I'm selling it because I bought a new rod and won't be using this one. The box is damaged but has been repaired with tape. The warranty is expired, so I will not include it. Thank you for your understanding. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item. No claims and no returns, please.