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Purchsed 5 8000D Baitrunner reels about 18 months ago. Of the 5, 2 devolped problems with the bearing in the crank handle. 1st was replaced because it also had gear problems and was on a list of defective items. 2ed I had to pay $39. for replacement handle. Was wondering if others have had problems with this reel. Seems odd that I got 2 out of 5 with bad handles and that no one else has had problems. Needless to say at this point I'm am not too happy with the product or the costumer service.