New Shimano reel question

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I have always been a believer in the Shimano reel products. However, Shimano will not manufacture or stock reel part after the product reaches 3 years old. For reels of this cost range I would think parts should be available for a ten year period. I recently contacted Shimano for parts of some of my reels. I was told by them I sould toss them out and buy new ones. this pissed me off to no end. After searching the country for parts I indeed did toss them out. However, I did not and will never again buy any Shimano products. I went with Daiwa reels. I could not be happier. Just something to think about