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I will not bad mouth Ollie Damon or anyone else who repairs reels. For my few extra dollars in shipping I will send everything back to the factory to have them give me an honest opinion. I have been fishing with a 250Xsg for 20 years and have had only some new bearings, drag washers, pawl, and most of the line guide plastic pieces replaced only one time. I have caught about 500 steelhead with this reel up to 25 pounds. I used to guide steelheaders for a living but have gotten away from it for personal reasons. Ever think about sending it to shimano? Or their warranty service center in CA? "Bel Langes Outdoorsman 6716 Madison Ave. Fair Oaks CA 95628. GOOD LUCK as for reels having the same options like that cant help you havent looked at new reels for about 6 years since I put both of my boys into shimanos- model type not sure anymore even. They actually like my reel better than their own.