You might want to check out this old thread...seems All Star Rods got sold to Shakespeare....

http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=018148#000000

Likely the reason for the change on the OTC return policy. I've got one (9'6" 8-12#) that is my wife's rod. She loves it, but the action is a bit slow for me. I wouldn't buy another without the OTC return policy, after hearing of so many of them breaking.

Mike