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Foothills Rod Works

Traditional Craft. Traditional Value. At Foothills Rod Works, we believe in the lasting value of master craftsmanship, and we honor the lasting value of sound, voluntary currencies. We are pleased to accept standard precious metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum rounds and recognized coins) as well as Goldbacks for all custom rod builds and reel repair services.

The Mechanics of the Trade Because our digital checkout systems (Shopify) operate exclusively in US Dollars, all alternative currency transactions must be finalized as manual, face-to-face trades only at our workshop in the Foothills. When you initiate an order, we will draft an invoice in USD for the full value of the service and applicable Tennessee sales tax. This locked USD value establishes the required fiat value of the transaction.

Valuation and Completion

  • Valuation: The specific trade value of your physical Goldbacks, Silver, or Gold will be determined using the live, local spot price at the exact moment the physical trade is executed at our bench.

  • Sales Tax: In accordance with Tennessee law, we are required to collect and record the full Tennessee Sales Tax (9.75%) calculated on the final USD invoice value, regardless of the payment method accepted.

To arrange a commission or service using alternative currency, please do not use the automated online checkout. Instead, [Contact Foothills Rod Works directly] to discuss your project and schedule a time for your build consultation and currency valuation.

Foothills Rod Works

Equipment Repair & Abandoned Property Policy

1. Work Completion & Notification

  • Upon completion of any custom rod build, rod restoration, or reel repair, the customer will be notified immediately via phone, text message, or email with an itemized final invoice.
  • Full payment for parts, labor, and services is due upon pickup or prior to return shipping.

2. Grace Period & Standard Pickup Window (Days 1–30)

  • Customers have thirty (30) calendar days from the date of initial completion notification to pay for and retrieve their equipment without incurring additional holding charges.

3. Storage Fees (Days 31–180)

  • Equipment remaining at the shop past 30 calendar days will accrue a mandatory storage fee of $5.00 per day.
  • Storage charges will accumulate daily for up to five (5) additional months (up to Day 180 / 6 Months total from the initial completion date). All accumulated storage fees must be paid in full prior to the release of any equipment.

4. Abandonment & Ownership Transfer (180 Days / 6 Months)

  • Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 66-14-101 et seq. (Tennessee Artisans’ Lien Act) and this signed Service Agreement, any equipment left unpaid or uncollected for six (6) months (180 calendar days) from the initial completion notification date shall be deemed permanently abandoned.
  • At the expiration of the 6-month period, full legal title and ownership of the property automatically transfers to Foothills Rod Works.
  • Foothills Rod Works reserves the absolute right to sell, liquidate, dismantle for parts, retain, or dispose of abandoned equipment as it sees fit to satisfy unpaid service invoices, parts costs, and accrued storage fees.

5. Limitation of Liability

  • Foothills Rod Works exercises standard professional care with all client equipment. However, Foothills Rod Works assumes no liability for loss, damage, or degradation of equipment held past the standard 30-day pickup window due to circumstances beyond reasonable shop control.