Been a little while since needing a ferrule. Was looking for a 14mm one and was quoted $30!! The last one I had to buy was close to 18mm and that was $10. Admittedly that was a long time ago. Gee whizz what are they making them out of now, Gold?? These kind of items are being priced out of the Aussie market as I can get one posted to me from UK for about $12. I'll probably pay less than that next time I go to M'sia. The rod is fibreglass and is only worth sentimental value. I built it for a fraction of the current ferrule price. Looks like I'll have to hang it up as it's not worth fixing.

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