I've used it about 5 times since I bought it. As you can see in the photos, there's a slight dent in the grip, and the foot of the second guide is slightly bent due to carelessness. Other than that, it's in good condition. I've used it a few times since it bent, and I've caught fish with it, but there were no problems in actual fishing. If you're concerned, you can get the guide repaired at a fishing tackle shop for about 1000 yen. There are no epoxy cracks on the guide foot. If you'd like me to add any photos or have any questions, please leave a comment.