Not sure how they ship a 6'-6" rod from StL to GA for $0.97?

[freezerfiller]

I was looking for a cheap bottom rod to replace one I broke the guides on and I found an ugly stik big water boat rod for around $55 at Cabelas, Bass Pro, etc. But these places wanted $8 on top of standard shipping (around $10)as a long item surcharge. I finally went to walmart.com (about the same price) and rather than hassle with the free ship to store and have to put up with the circus there, I decided to see what it would cost to ship to my house... It showed up FedEx ground(3days)in an 8' heavy cardboard tube from St Louis, Mo for $0.97 I don't know how they pull it off, but I'll pay 97 cents anyday not to have to deal with the service desk.

[Juan]

Don't let T-Topless find out you shopped at Walmart!

[CaptWoody]

Wow, that's a bargin! Nice they passed the savings on to you.