The Daiwa Commander series are without a doubt - a fine collection of Fishing Rods... And, while the service & price from Otto's was excellent - Australia Post near wrecked my expensive Rod. For I have never seen a flimsy cardboard box crumpled so badly by some lout who obviously enjoyed putting his Foot into its length. Yet, the rod itself seemed unmarred. Perhaps, it was the quality materials & the 2 piece design that saved it... Still, when you buy a Rod from a retailer - you'd think they would have used a PVC tube or heavy-duty cardboard container to prevent some Loser from deliberately smashing your apparent Pride & Joy!