I slammed the truck door on my Lami Esprit steelhead rod shortly after I bought it. I sent the rod back to Lamiglass and hat-in-hand, explained exactly how it broke. They kindly replaced it for free (I paid shipping). Even if they had charged me for the new tip, it was my own stupidity and I'd have just paid it. I haven't slammed the thing in the door again, and I bought more Lamiglass rods as a result of their generous customer service.

Just tell them what happened. They may replace it free, they may not. But you didn't buy an expensive rod to whack off the end did you? You may as well use a broom stick. I'd say get it fixed.