Pole alleys in tackle shops good idea or worst thing ever invented ?

[TF_AnthonywatersParticipant]

What do you all think to pole alleys inside shops Personally I think they are a bad idea, do the shops have to pay for them poles that all and sundrie wave around with no intention of buying ? Or do manufacters provide them as samples ? I have always wondered, what are your thoughts does somebody somewhere end up buying a pole thats been wiggled about by 100 people ?~naughty

[TF_piperpilot]

Does any pole alley have poles elasticated up because personally I wouldn’t buy one until I’ve tried it with the top kits elasticated. At last years ‘Big One’ show there was a pole alley and some of the abuse the punters gave them was proof to me just why so many poles end up shattered into a thousand pieces,

[TF_wildinguk]

Personally I’d refuse to buy a pole from a pole alley, least not without checking it thoroughly first. On the flip side, if it’s survived a pole alley any manufacturing defects should have been exposed.

[TF_AnthonywatersParticipant]

I have never seen a pole advertised or sold as ex demonstration

[TF_Gavin]

I’ve seen them, often in the “sale” parts of adverts, and normally without the original spares package. Not sure I’d buy one!

[TF_dirkdiggler]

i’d say so long as they don’t get covertly sold to punters they have to be a good idea.
if your looking for the worst thing in the world i’d be more inclined to sway toward reality tv or x factor or jeremy kyle or politics or cheeky kids or bent coppers or cheap radios turned up loud etc etc etc ~think

[Nez]

Pole alleys are great for the likes of me, a customer as it allows you to set different poles up at different lengths and compare. The pole is one of the most expensive purchases and a purchase that is a nightmare if you get it wrong.

If you buy a rod are you happy to pick it up in its sleeve and make a decision from there. If you buy a reel do you refrain from turning the handle first, if you buy a seat box do avoid sitting sit on it first?

As long as my new pole is the model i want, at the right price, inspected visually by myself and found to be defect free, covered with the correct warranty and with at least the manufacturers listed spares etc i wouldnt care if it was ex display.

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